How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $15000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development?

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development is funded by ECO Canada

What are ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development's eligibility criterias?

Eligibility criteria not mentioned

ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development

Last Update: January 24, 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

Open

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program

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

Who is eligible?

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.

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:

Wages for participants in the program
Training costs
Recruitment expenses
Funding towards a candidate's salary

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Eligibility criteria of the ECO Canada — Foreign Talent Development program

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

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

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.

Get Approved (Confirmation)

Receive a confirmation email if pre-qualified for the program.
Follow any additional instructions provided in the confirmation email.

Training (Engage in Program)

Begin the Essential Skills Training Certificate program available on demand.
Participate in virtual discussions to support the job search process.

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.

Secure Funding (Contract Agreement)

Establish a match between the employer and the candidate.
Sign and return the contract agreements issued within 15 days.

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

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program.
The program aids newcomers in building networks of peers and mentors in Canada.
ECO Canada is responsible for distributing this program, having previously distributed over $176M in wage and training subsidies.
The program contributes to expanding the talent pool for employers by integrating international expertise.
The website is currently under development to include a French version to provide information in both official languages.