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Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years
Green construction careers for newcomers in Canada
Offered by
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Businesses of all sizes within the residential construction sector.
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Overview
Building Pathways to Opportunity supports newcomers who arrived in Canada within the last 10 years and residential construction employers across Canada with wage support and training funds for greener hiring. It covers pre-employment training, paid work experience, and support costs such as transportation, childcare, equipment, tickets, and select credential assistance.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Pre-employment training for safety, workplace culture, and job search.
- Hands-on, paid work experience in real project environments.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses of all sizes within the residential construction sector.
- Newcomers to Canada within the last 10 years with valid international post-secondary education or internationally educated trades (IET) training.
- Participants with Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residency, Canadian refugee status, or a valid Canadian Work Permit.
Eligible expenses
- Transportation, childcare, equipment, tickets, and select credential assistance.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada-wide
Processing and Agreement
- Support is subject to program eligibility, available placements, and approval.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years Program
What is the Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years?
Building Pathways to Opportunity supports newcomers who arrived in Canada within the last 10 years and residential construction employers across Canada with wage support and training funds for greener hiring. It covers pre-employment training, paid work experience, and support costs such as transportation, childcare, equipment, tickets, and select credential assistance.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years program?
To be eligible for the Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years program, you must:
The applicant must be a business of any size within the residential construction sector.
Placements must be full-time and 3–12 months in duration.
What expenses are eligible under Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years?
Pre-employment training for safety, workplace culture, and job search.
Hands-on, paid work experience in real project environments.
Who can I contact for more information about the Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years?
You can contact ECO Canada (ECO) by email at pathways@eco.ca or by phone at (403) 906-3132.
Where is the Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years available?
The Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years program is available across Canada.
Is the Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Building Pathways to Opportunity — Building green: Careers in Residential Construction for Newcomers Who Have Arrived in Canada Within the Last 10 Years is a Grant and Funding