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ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program
Wage support for student environmental placements
Last Update: March 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
This program supports employers hiring post-secondary students for environmental placements and offers wage reimbursement of up to $5,000 per student. Eligible placements must last 6 to 16 weeks and relate to STEAM or Business studies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Environment
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Young adults
- New immigrants & refugees
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Placement of post-secondary students in work positions related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM), or Business fields.
- Facilitation of real-world, on-the-job learning experiences for students in environmental sectors while they are still enrolled in post-secondary education.
- Collaboration between Canadian businesses and post-secondary institutions to offer meaningful work placements of 6 to 16 weeks duration.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses and non-profits of all sizes
- Canadian-owned businesses and Canadian subsidiaries
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities
- Government entities
- Post-secondary institutions
Eligible expenses
- Salary expenses for students hired for full-time or part-time placements (6 to 16 weeks, minimum 180 hours), covering 50% of wages up to a maximum of $5,000 per student.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada-wide
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the eligibility quiz and pre-qualification form.
- Applicants receive approval by email if they can continue.
- A funding agreement must be signed before funding is secured.
- Reports must be completed during the placement to receive funding.
Additional information
- The French version of the website is under development and will be available soon.
- The program offers access to a job board for recruitment support.
- Both employers and students are required to complete periodic reporting during the placement.
- Funding is secured only after a contract is signed and returned within 15 days of issue.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program Program
What is the ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program?
This program supports employers hiring post-secondary students for environmental placements and offers wage reimbursement of up to $5,000 per student. Eligible placements must last 6 to 16 weeks and relate to STEAM or Business studies.
How much funding can be received?
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program program?
To be eligible for the ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program program, you must:
Canadian-owned business or subsidiary
6 to 16 week student placement
STEAM or Business-related role
What expenses are eligible under ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program?
Placement of post-secondary students in work positions related to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math (STEAM), or Business fields.
Facilitation of real-world, on-the-job learning experiences for students in environmental sectors while they are still enrolled in post-secondary education.
Collaboration between Canadian businesses and post-secondary institutions to offer meaningful work placements of 6 to 16 weeks duration.
Where is the ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program available?
The ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program program is available across Canada.
Is the ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program?
ECO Canada — Student Work Placement Program is funded by ECO Canada (ECO)