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MiHR — Green Jobs
Paid green placements for youth in mining
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Supports paid mining placements and training focused on clean technology and environmental outcomes. Maximum wage subsidy is $24,000, or up to $30,000 for Indigenous Youth, Youth living with a disability, and Northern and Remote Youth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Paid youth placements in mining
- Training opportunities linked to clean technology and innovation
- Placements with positive environmental outcomes
Documents Needed
- Detailed job description
- Training plan
- Recruitment plan
- Participant compensation costs
- Void cheque and EFT information
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations
- Public sector and public institutions
- Public health, educational, and cultural organizations
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without Canadian ownership or a Canadian subsidiary
- Former employees hired for the placement
Eligible expenses
- Participant wages
- Employer-paid payroll contributions such as EI, CPP, and vacation pay
- Training and placement-related costs
Processing and Agreement
- MiHR reviews applications after the deadline and notifies applicants within 10 business days.
- If approved, MiHR sends the hiring organization agreement, EFT form, PIF, and payment details.
- The hiring organization must sign and return the required forms and provide a void cheque.
- At the end of the placement, a post-placement questionnaire and earnings documents are required.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by MiHR and applicants are notified within 10 business days after the deadline.
- Each job opportunity requires a separate application.
- The participant cannot be a former employee of the hiring organization.
- At the end of the placement, a post-placement questionnaire and supporting earnings documents are required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MiHR — Green Jobs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MiHR — Green Jobs. 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 MiHR — Green Jobs?
Supports paid mining placements and training focused on clean technology and environmental outcomes. Maximum wage subsidy is $24,000, or up to $30,000 for Indigenous Youth, Youth living with a disability, and Northern and Remote Youth.
How much funding can be received?
MiHR — Green Jobs Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MiHR — Green Jobs program?
To be eligible for the MiHR — Green Jobs program, you must:
Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiary
Established payroll and training plan
Paid full-time placement in mining
What expenses are eligible under MiHR — Green Jobs?
Paid youth placements in mining
Training opportunities linked to clean technology and innovation
Placements with positive environmental outcomes
Who can I contact for more information about the MiHR — Green Jobs?
You can contact Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) by email at wagesubsidies@mihr.ca or by phone at (613) 270-9696.
Where is the MiHR — Green Jobs available?
The MiHR — Green Jobs program is available across Canada.
Is the MiHR — Green Jobs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MiHR — Green Jobs is a Wage Subsidies And Interns