Young Workers Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC)
In Saskatchewan, if you are 14 or 15 years old and able to work, you must do the following before starting to work:
Complete the YWRCC and obtain a Certificate of Completion;
Provide your employer with a copy of your Certificate of Completion; and
Provide your employer with proof of age and written consent from a parent or guardian.
If you are 14 or 15 years old and have completed the YWRCC, you will also need to be aware of the employment standard restrictions for 14- and 15-year-olds, which include:
You cannot work after 10 p.m. the night before a school day;
You cannot work before classes begin on a school day; and
You cannot work more than 16 hours in a school week.
During school breaks such as Christmas holidays or summer vacation, these restrictions do not apply and you can work the same hours as other employees. However, all other employment standards apply to you.
There are also industries where you can and cannot work if you are under 18 years old. See Minimum Age and Workplace Restrictions for Young Workers.
The YWRCC will help prepare you for joining the job market for the first time. You will learn workplace health and safety and minimum legislation (e.g. for safety, pay and hours of work) you and your employer must follow. You will also learn about workplace rights and responsibilities for employees and employers and where to go for help.
To complete the course, go to Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (ywrcc.ca) or visit the weblink below: