ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development
Canada
Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional
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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
Toronto
Hiring a newcomer for a renewable energy project coordinator
$14,250
Ottawa
Employing and training a newcomer in the role of conservation assistant
$15,000
Vancouver
Hiring a newcomer as an environmental technician with full training
$15,000
Halifax
Incorporating a newcomer into our eco-friendly waste recycling program
$13,500
Montreal
Integrating a newcomer into a full-time role in sustainable agriculture
$15,000
Calgary
Training and employing a newcomer in waste management services
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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
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Eligible companies for this grant include environmental organizations, companies in the environmental sector, and businesses seeking to hire newcomers in the environmental field. To qualify, companies should have a commitment to fostering diversity and supporting the integration of international talent.
- Environmental organizations
- Companies in the environmental sector
- Businesses seeking to hire newcomers in the environmental field
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Wages for participants in the program
- Training costs
- Recruitment expenses
- Funding towards a candidate's salary
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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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- Step 1:
- Fill out the eligibility assessment and application online.
- Step 2:
- Upon pre-qualification, participants and employers will be informed via email.
- Step 3:
- Begin training, including the Essential Skills Training Certificate, and engage in virtual discussions to support the job search process.
- Step 4:
- Participants and employers find their own placement.
- Employers can select a candidate from the pre-approved list or bring their own.
- Step 5:
- Secure funding once a match is confirmed between employer and candidate with signed contract agreements returned within 15 days.
- Step 6:
- Receive funding which provides eligible employers with 75% wage coverage up to $15,000 for a participant's salary in a new full-time 3 to 6 month environmental position.
- Training must be completed with reports submitted by both employer and participant throughout the placement for the employer to receive the wage subsidy.
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Grant Summary: Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program
Detailed Explanation of the Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program
The Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program is designed to support newcomers to Canada in overcoming barriers to employment by providing training, funding, and opportunities to connect with employers in the environmental sector. The program offers participants essential skills training, access to professional networks, and the chance to secure meaningful employment in the Canadian workforce. Employers benefit from the program by gaining access to a diverse talent pool, receiving wage subsidies for hiring newcomers, and leveraging international experience for domestic innovation. The program is funded by the Government of Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program and aims to fill the growing demand for skilled professionals in the environmental workforce. Through this initiative, both participants and employers can enhance their workforce capabilities and contribute to the growth of the environmental industry in Canada. The Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program follows a structured process that includes an online application, eligibility assessment, training sessions, recruitment activities, and securing funding for successful job placements. Participants are introduced to Canadian workplace culture, build professional networks, and receive the Essential Skills Training certification to enhance their employability. Employers can receive 75% wage coverage up to $15,000 towards a candidate's salary, expand their expertise, save costs, innovate through diverse perspectives, and build dynamic teams. ECO Canada, the program administrator, aims to support environmental career pathways, skill development, and business growth by providing wage and training subsidies. Overall, the Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program serves as a valuable bridge for newcomers and employers in the Canadian environmental workforce, fostering diversity, innovation, and growth in the industry.
