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Green Jobs Internship Program
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
Last Update: May 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers wage subsidies for internships in Canada’s natural resources sector. It supports youth internships and covers eligible roles for employers hiring young Canadians.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paid internships in the natural resources sector.
- Youth employment opportunities in energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences.
Documents Needed
- Employer application form
- Gross salary information for the position
- Internship length
- Detailed job description
- Signed offer letter with employment conditions
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian incorporated or registered for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations and groups
- Provincial, territorial, regional, and municipal governments and their agencies
- Employers in the natural resources sector
Who is not eligible
- Employers that cannot support payroll or direct deposit
- Employers without a process to supervise and mentor interns
Eligible expenses
- Intern salaries covered through wage subsidies
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Employer applications are reviewed before approval.
- Approved employers have 60 days to hire an eligible intern.
- Clean Foundation prepares a contract after the intern application is approved.
- A final subsidy payment is prepared after required documents are submitted and reviewed.
Additional information
- Applicants receive program updates through the mailing list.
- Employers may be sent candidates to review if the position is posted on the job board.
- A contract is prepared once the intern’s application is approved.
- Mandatory mid-internship check-ins are part of the program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Green Jobs Internship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Green Jobs Internship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Green Jobs Internship Program?
This program offers wage subsidies for internships in Canada’s natural resources sector. It supports youth internships and covers eligible roles for employers hiring young Canadians.
How much funding can be received?
Green Jobs Internship Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Green Jobs Internship Program program?
To be eligible for the Green Jobs Internship Program program, you must:
Canadian legal entity, Indigenous organization, or government body
Established payroll and direct deposit setup
Supervision and mentoring capacity
What expenses are eligible under Green Jobs Internship Program?
Paid internships in the natural resources sector.
Youth employment opportunities in energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences.
Who can I contact for more information about the Green Jobs Internship Program?
You can contact Clean Foundation by email at greenjobs@cleanfoundation.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Green Jobs Internship Program available?
The Green Jobs Internship Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Green Jobs Internship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Green Jobs Internship Program is a Wage Subsidies And Interns