ECO Canada — Environmental Employability Pathways
Canada
Get funding to hire youth professionals
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
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- ECO Canada
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Hire a part-time or full-time intern facing barriers and receive up to $12,000 to cover 50% of their salary, to develop their employability skills and obtain work experience that will prepare them to obtain and keep employment.
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Eligible projects or activities for the Environmental Employability Pathways Program include:
- Creation of environmentally-related job opportunities
- Development of sustainable business practices
- Implementation of eco-friendly projects within small and medium-sized organizations
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$12,000
Toronto
Hire a part-time intern to help develop an urban green space initiative.
$12,000
Vancouver
Hire a full-time intern to develop sustainable waste management practices.
$12,000
Montreal
Hire an intern to support the launch of an eco-friendly packaging initiative.
$7,000
Calgary
Hire an intern to enhance sustainable farming practices at an organic farm.
$6,000
Ottawa
Hire a part-time intern to support the development of a community recycling program.
$12,000
Halifax
Hire a full-time intern to develop eco-friendly cleaning products.
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- Participants must be aged 15-30.
- Participants must work in an environmentally related role.
- Participants must hold Canadian citizenship, Canadian permanent residency status, or Canadian refugee status.
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Eligible employers for the Environmental Employability Pathways Program in Canada include small and medium-sized organizations that offer new, permanent, environmentally-related positions. These employers must be Canadian-owned or a Canadian subsidiary, municipal, provincial or territorial government departments, or Indigenous organizations.
- Receive 50% up to $12,000 in funding towards a participant's salary.
- The host employer must provide a new, permanent position and the job must be environmentally-related.
- Employers must be small-medium sized organizations.
- Employers must be Canadian-owned or a Canadian subsidiary, municipal government, provincial or territorial governments department, or Indigenous organizations.
- Funding will cover full-time or part-time placements that are 6 weeks to 12 months long.
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Large organizations are not eligible for the grant.
- Non-environmentally related businesses are not eligible for the grant.
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Yes, eligible expenses for the Environmental Employability Pathways Program include participant salary support and participant supports of up to $2,000.
- Participant salary support
- Participant supports (up to $2,000)
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The Environmental Employability Pathways Program has evaluation and selection criteria that applicants must meet to qualify for funding.
- Applicants must be aged 15-30 and focus on environmentally related roles.
- Participants must hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency status, or refugee status.
- Employers must offer new, permanent, environmentally-related positions in small to medium-sized Canadian-owned organizations or entities.
- Funding is available for full-time or part-time placements lasting 6 weeks to 12 months.
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- Step 1: Apply Online
- Fill out the eligibility assessment and application form.
- Step 2: Get Approved
- Candidates and employers will be informed by email once they are pre-qualified to participate in the program.
- Step 3: Recruitment
- Candidates and employers need to find their own placement, ECO Canada can provide resources like the Job Board.
- Step 4: Secure Funding
- Funding is secured when there is a match between the employer and a pre-approved candidate with signed contract agreements within 15 days.
- Step 5: Receive Funding
- Eligible employers receive 50% wage coverage up to $12,000 for a new full or part-time position.
- Employers and candidates must submit reports throughout the placement for the employer to receive the wage subsidy.
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Environmental Employability Pathways Program Summary
The Environmental Employability Pathways Program by ECO Canada offers youth aged 15-30 the opportunity to develop employment skills and transition successfully into sustained jobs in environmentally-related fields. Eligible employers can receive up to $12,000 in wage funding for new hires, contributing to both youth empowerment and environmental workforce growth.
Unlocking Opportunities with the Environmental Employability Pathways Program
The Environmental Employability Pathways Program, part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) in Canada, is a valuable initiative designed to address the challenges faced by youth seeking employment in environmentally related roles. This program serves as a bridge connecting motivated youth with small and medium-sized businesses looking to expand their workforce in eco-friendly sectors.
At the core of the program lies a commitment to nurturing environmental careers and fostering economic growth through strategic funding that benefits both job seekers and employers. By offering up to $12,000 in wage coverage, ECO Canada empowers employers to invest in new talent while supporting the career development of young individuals eager to make a positive impact in the environmental sector.
The structured process of the Environmental Employability Pathways Program ensures that candidates and employers navigate the employment landscape effectively. From initial application to securing funding, the program guides participants through each step, emphasizing the importance of sustainable job placements and skill development.
For eligible youth candidates, aged 15-30, the program opens doors to valuable work experience in environmentally related roles, enhancing their employability and paving the way for long-term career success. Whether aspiring to be environmental technicians, sustainability analysts, or conservation officers, participants benefit from hands-on learning opportunities and mentorship within supportive organizations.
Employers engaging with the Environmental Employability Pathways Program gain access to a pool of dedicated candidates eager to contribute to their environmental initiatives. By offering wage subsidies of up to $12,000 for new hires, businesses can expand their teams while supporting the next generation of environmental professionals.
The program's eligibility requirements ensure that participants uphold Canadian citizenship or residency status, aligning with the mandate to foster local talent and strengthen the domestic environmental workforce. Additionally, the focus on environmentally-related positions promotes sustainable practices within organizations, driving innovation and progress in the green economy.
Through partnerships with small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors, the Environmental Employability Pathways Program propels the growth of the environmental workforce and creates a ripple effect of positive change in communities nationwide. By investing in youth and sustainability, ECO Canada continues to shape the future of environmental employment through targeted funding and impactful opportunities.
