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Green Jobs Internship Program
Wage subsidies for youth internships in natural resources
Funding available
$ 30,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian incorporated or registered for-profit and not-for-profit organizations
See full eligibility
Overview
This program supports paid internships in Canada’s natural resources sector through the Green Jobs Internship Program. It helps employers hire young Canadians for roles in energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences, with wage subsidies based on the participant group.
The program also includes employer and intern registration forms, plus required placement details and a job description. Interns complete check-ins and a final report survey during the placement.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Rural or Northern Residents
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Paid internships in the natural resources sector.
- Youth employment opportunities in energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences.
Documents Needed
- Job description
- Offer letter, if already hired
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
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A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Employer application details updated
The Green Jobs employer page no longer shows the apply-now link or the June 5, 2026 application deadline, and the main submission endpoint is no longer visible on the page.
The Green Jobs employer page under Paid Employment, Training & Internships no longer shows the Apply now link or the employer application deadline of June 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (AST/AT). This is a major change to the application process because the main submission step is no longer visible, even though the contact email greenjobs@cleanfoundation.ca remains listed. The page still describes the employer wage-subsidy program, but applicants now have less direct guidance for starting an employer application from that source.
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
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
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Funding cannot be stacked with certain other YESS partner programs.
- Funding cannot be stacked with other Green Jobs delivery agents.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Employer registration
- Complete the online employer application.
- Attach the job description and provide the required placement information.
- Step 2: Intern registration
- The intern completes the separate online registration form.
- Step 3: Submission and follow-up
- Submit the form online through the program portal.
- If already hired, attach the offer letter with the application.
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
What is the Green Jobs Internship Program?
This program supports paid internships in Canada’s natural resources sector through the Green Jobs Internship Program. It helps employers hire young Canadians for roles in energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences, with wage subsidies based on the participant group. The program also includes employer and intern registration forms, plus required placement details and a job description. Interns complete check-ins and a final report survey during the placement.
How much funding can be received?
Green Jobs Internship Program Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $30,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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
Natural resources employer
Required placement details
What expenses are eligible under Green Jobs Internship Program?
Intern salaries covered through wage subsidies
Who can I contact for more information about the Green Jobs Internship Program?
You can contact Clean Foundation by email at greenjobs@cleanfoundation.ca.
Where is the Green Jobs Internship Program available?
The Green Jobs Internship Program program is available across Canada.