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  • grant_single|openingDateJanuary 13, 2023
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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  • ECO Canada
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Receive 75% of wage coverage up to $15,000 in funding towards a newcomer's salary for placement in the environmental workforce.

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There are projects and activities eligible for this grant:
  • Training and funding support for newcomers in Canada to help them enter the environmental workforce.
  • Providing wage subsidies to employers for hiring newcomers in full-time environmental positions.
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$15,000

Hiring a newcomer for a renewable energy project coordinator

$14,250

Employing and training a newcomer in the role of conservation assistant

$15,000

Hiring a newcomer as an environmental technician with full training

$15,000

Incorporating a newcomer into our eco-friendly waste recycling program

$13,500

Integrating a newcomer into a full-time role in sustainable agriculture

$15,000

Training and employing a newcomer in waste management services

grant_single_labels|admissibility

The Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program aims to help newcomers in Canada overcome employment barriers. Eligibility criteria include:
  • Must be a newcomer to Canada
  • Must pass the eligibility assessment
  • Participate in the 4-week training program
  • Engage in virtual discussions to support job search
  • Find a placement with an employer

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

The Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program is designed for newcomers to Canada who are interested in entering the Canadian environmental workforce. It supports highly-skilled individuals trained internationally, providing opportunities for them to prepare for a career in Canada through a 4-week training program on demand. The program is open to both participants (newcomers to Canada) and employers who wish to recruit from this talent pool. Participants benefit from training and networking opportunities, while employers receive wage subsidies for employing newcomers in full-time environmental roles for 3 to 6 months.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:
  • Wages for participants in the program
  • Training costs
  • Recruitment expenses
  • Funding towards a candidate's salary

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

The grant offers financial support to employers by covering a portion of the salary for employing newcomers in the Canadian environmental workforce.
  • 75% wage coverage up to $15,000 of a participant’s salary for full-time placements of 3 to 6 months.

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The Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program has evaluation and selection criteria that include:
  • Completion of eligibility assessment and application
  • Pre-qualification by email for participants and employers
  • Training completion, including the Essential Skills Training Certificate
  • Matching between employer and pre-approved candidate
  • Submission of signed contract agreements within 15 days
  • Participation in training program with reports throughout the placement

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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
  • Step 1: Apply Online (Eligibility Assessment)
    • Fill out the eligibility assessment form available on the program's website.
    • Complete the application form online with accurate details about the participant or employer.
  • Step 2: Get Approved (Confirmation)
    • Receive a confirmation email if pre-qualified for the program.
    • Follow any additional instructions provided in the confirmation email.
  • Step 3: Training (Engage in Program)
    • Begin the Essential Skills Training Certificate program available on demand.
    • Participate in virtual discussions to support the job search process.
  • Step 4: Recruitment (Find Placement)
    • Find a placement independently or select a candidate from the EFTD pre-approved list.
    • Employers can bring their own candidates or use the program's resources to find one.
  • Step 5: Secure Funding (Contract Agreement)
    • Establish a match between the employer and the candidate.
    • Sign and return the contract agreements issued within 15 days.
  • Step 6: Receive Funding (Placement Completion)
    • Complete the training requirements and finalize reports as needed.
    • Receive the wage subsidy, covering 75% up to $15,000 of the participant's salary upon successful report submission.

grant_single_labels|documents

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

Apply to this program