MiHR — Green Jobs
- Open continuously
Overview
The Green Jobs Program by MiHR provides job-ready youth with meaningful work experience in mining, focusing on clean technology and innovation, with the aim of delivering environmental benefits to Canada. The maximum wage subsidy available is $24,000 for job-ready youth or up to $30,000 for Indigenous Youth, Youth living with a disability, and Northern and Remote Youth.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Canada
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Next steps
Activities funded
MiHR's Green Jobs Program focuses on providing job-ready youth with opportunities in the mining sector that emphasize clean technology and innovations, thereby aiming to ensure positive environmental benefits for Canada. Eligible projects are centered around these core activities to drive ecological advancements within the industry.
- Placement opportunities that focus on clean technology in mining operations.
- Training programs highlighting innovative methods that contribute to environmental sustainability.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The Green Jobs Program is open to organizations that can deliver job placements or training opportunities focused on clean technology and innovation in the mining sector, benefiting Canada's environment. Eligible applicants include:- Mining employers- Technology companies- Non-profit organizations- Indigenous organizations or governments- Municipal governments- Academic institutionsThese organizations must be able to provide work placements of up to 12 months for job-ready youth, including Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, and those in Northern and Remote areas.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for the MiHR’s Green Jobs Program include costs related to participant compensation and training.
- Participant wages.
- Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs), such as Employment Insurance (EI) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, and vacation pay.
- Training and placement related costs.
Additional information
Here is additional relevant information for MiHR’s Green Jobs Program:
- Hiring organizations need to complete a "Participation Information Form" for starting the placement.
- Specific payment details will be provided upon approval of the hiring organization.
- A post-placement questionnaire is mandatory for both the hiring organization and the participant at the end of the placement.
- Earnings statements or documentation for supporting the final payment of the wage subsidy are required from the hiring organization.
- MiHR will notify applicants of approval status within 10 business days of the application deadline.
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