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ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development - Canada

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

Last Update: July 25, 2025
Canada
Money to hire a highly-skilled immigrant professional

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $15,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open Date : January 13, 2023
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Grant Providers
  • ECO Canada
Status
Closed

Overview of the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program

Receive 75% of wage coverage up to $15,000 in funding towards a newcomer's salary for placement in the environmental workforce.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Wage coverage of 75% up to a maximum of $15,000 for the salary of a participant in a new full-time environmental position lasting 3 to 6 months.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Training and development of newcomers for integration into the Canadian environmental workforce.
  • Facilitation of job placements for highly skilled newcomers in full-time environmental positions.
  • Implementation of mentorship and peer networking initiatives for newcomers in the environmental sector.
  • Workforce development programs that help employers access and integrate international talent.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

$ 15,000

Hiring a newcomer for a renewable energy project coordinator

$ 14,250

Employing and training a newcomer in the role of conservation assistant

Eligibility criteria of the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program

  • The employer must offer a new full-time position in the environmental sector with a duration of 3 to 6 months.
  • The employer must sign and return contract agreements within 15 days of being issued after a match is confirmed with a pre-approved candidate.
  • The employer must be willing to complete required reports throughout the placement to receive the wage subsidy.

Who is eligible?

  • Environmental sector companies
  • Employers looking to hire newcomers into environmental roles

Eligible expenses

  • Wages for eligible participants in new full-time environmental positions (with 75% wage coverage up to $15,000 for placements of 3 to 6 months).

Eligible geographic areas

  • Companies located in Canada.

How to apply to the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program

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.
2
Get Approved (Confirmation)
  • Receive a confirmation email if pre-qualified for the program.
  • Follow any additional instructions provided in the confirmation email.
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.
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.
5
Secure Funding (Contract Agreement)
  • Establish a match between the employer and the candidate.
  • Sign and return the contract agreements issued within 15 days.
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.

Additional information

  • The program is currently closed, and applications are not being accepted at this time.
  • Updates regarding funding opportunities are shared through ECO Canada’s newsletter.
  • A French version of the program website is under development and will be available soon.
  • ECO Canada has extensive experience in funding workforce programs within the Canadian environmental sector.

Documents and links

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

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