Each year, more than 31,000 young workers across Canada are injured seriously enough to need time off work. Meanwhile, some are unaware that they have the right to be paid fairly for the work they do.
That’s why the federal government, provinces and territories are launching the first national video contest on workplace safety and fairness. The contest opened for submissions Feb. 1 and will close April 5.
With cash prizes of up to $3,000, the “It’s Your Job” contest invites contestants to submit a video of up to two minutes on any topic related to awareness about workplace health and safety, or employment standards.
The ages 18 to 24 category is open to Canadians in all provinces and territories, and will be held nationally.
Meanwhile, secondary school students will compete within their own province or territory. Winning videos will then compete against others across Canada.
A panel of celebrity judges will select the top winners.
Top videos will also be viewed by Canadians online in May, during which everyone will have an opportunity to vote for their favourite.
For more information visit youtube.com/yourjobvotretravail.
