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ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR
Wage support for youth in natural resources
Latest source updateLast Update: September 11, 2026Latest change: The Youth in Natural Resources page now shows funding available at 2% instead of 10%.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: September 11, 2026
Latest change: The Youth in Natural Resources page now shows funding available at 2% instead of 10%.
YNR funding rate updated
The Youth in Natural Resources page now shows Funding Available at 2%, down from 10%. This is a major change to the program’s funding terms; the placement dates, duration, eligibility, and location were not substantively changed.
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Opened March 31, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
ECO Canada’s Youth in Natural Resources program offers eligible employers in Canada reimbursement of 75% of a new employee’s salary up to $23,800 to support youth aged 15 to 30 entering the natural resources field. It funds full-time placements, training, and upskilling in Energy, Forestry, Mining, Minerals & Metals, and supporting Earth-Sciences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Full-time placements lasting 3 to 12 months for new employees aged 15 to 30.
- Positions in the Energy, Forestry, Mining, Minerals & Metals, or supporting Earth-Sciences sectors.
- Training and upskilling provided as part of the placement.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses of all sizes.
- Canadian-owned businesses or Canadian subsidiaries.
- Municipal governments.
- Provincial or territorial government departments.
- Indigenous organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Wages for a new employee.
- Training and upskilling costs included in the wage support.
Selection criteria
- Priority is given to Northern/Rural/Remote youth, Youth with Disabilities, and Indigenous Youth.
How to apply
- Sign in to SurveyMonkey Apply or create an account.
- For the host application, complete your organization setup in My Account by selecting Organization under Eligibility and confirming your organization profile under Your Organizations.
- Click Programs or Apply and choose the program you want to apply for.
- Complete the pre-qualification form or eligibility quiz.
- If eligible, access and complete the full application.
Processing and Agreement
- ECO Canada’s Employment Programs team reviews the application and notifies both candidates and employers once they are pre-qualified.
- Candidates and employers must secure a placement, and ECO Canada provides a Job Board to assist.
- Funding is confirmed once the match is approved and the agreement is signed within 15 days, including the contract sent via DocuSign.
- Both the employer and the candidate must complete assigned reports throughout the placement according to the agreement.
- Funding installments are issued at the scheduled times, and employers must provide pay statements to receive wage funding.
Additional information
- A program guide is available for employers and participants with detailed program information and placement details.
- ECO Canada provides a Job Board to help candidates and employers secure placements.
- The program helps participants build a network of peers and mentors in the natural resources field.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR Program
What is the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR?
ECO Canada’s Youth in Natural Resources program offers eligible employers in Canada reimbursement of 75% of a new employee’s salary up to $23,800 to support youth aged 15 to 30 entering the natural resources field. It funds full-time placements, training, and upskilling in Energy, Forestry, Mining, Minerals & Metals, and supporting Earth-Sciences.
How much funding can be received?
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR program?
To be eligible for the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR program, you must:
The employer must be a Canadian-owned business or Canadian subsidiary, municipal government, provincial or territorial government department, or Indigenous organization.
The placement must be full-time, last 3 to 12 months, and be for a new employee aged 15 to 30.
The position must be in the Energy, Forestry, Mining, Minerals & Metals, or supporting Earth-Sciences sectors.
What expenses are eligible under ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR?
Full-time placements lasting 3 to 12 months for new employees aged 15 to 30.
Positions in the Energy, Forestry, Mining, Minerals & Metals, or supporting Earth-Sciences sectors.
Training and upskilling provided as part of the placement.
Who can I contact for more information about the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR?
You can contact ECO Canada (ECO) by email at pathways@eco.ca or by phone at (403) 906-3132.
Where is the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR available?
The ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR program is available across Canada.
Is the ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ECO Canada — Youth Employment in Natural Resources YNR is a Wage Subsidies And Interns