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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
- Optimize production processes
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 focused on clean technology and innovation
- Placements that create positive environmental outcomes
Documents Needed
- Detailed job description
- Training plan
- Recruitment plan
- Participant compensation costs
- Void cheque and EFT form
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations
- Public sector organizations
- Public institutions
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without Canadian ownership or a Canadian subsidiary
- Former employees hired for the placement
Eligible expenses
- Participant wages
- Employer payroll contributions such as EI, CPP, and vacation pay
- Training and placement-related costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Environmental impact of the role
- Detailed job description, training plan, and recruitment plan
- Placement relevance to clean technology and innovation
- Fit with mining or natural resources sector objectives
How to apply
1
Verify Eligibility
- Ensure your organization meets the eligibility criteria set out by MiHR and Natural Resources Canada.
- Review the Green Jobs Program's specific requirements and limitations.
2
Prepare Application Documents
- Draft a detailed job description that includes the environmental impact of the role.
- Develop a training plan outlining the skills and learning outcomes for the participant.
- Prepare a recruitment plan detailing how you will source job-ready youth participants.
- Calculate participant compensation costs, including wages, MERC’s, and any associated training costs.
3
Submit Application
- Complete the application form through the MiHR online portal.
- Ensure all required documents and information are accurately filled in and uploaded.
- Submit the application before the specified deadline.
4
Await Application Review
- Wait for MiHR to review the application, which will occur within 10 business days after the deadline.
- Receive notification from MiHR regarding the approval status of your application.
5
Document Signing and Placement Initiation
- If approved, receive the hiring organization agreement, the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) form, and Participation Information Form (PIF) from MiHR.
- Sign and return the agreement, the signed PIF, EFT form, and a void cheque to MiHR.
6
End of Placement Documentation
- Complete the post-placement questionnaire with the participant.
- Provide earnings statements or other necessary documentation for the final payment of the wage subsidy.
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, Participation Information Form, 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
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:
MiHR-approved hiring organization
Paid full-time placement
Mining or natural resources role
What expenses are eligible under MiHR — Green Jobs?
Paid youth placements in mining
Training opportunities focused on clean technology and innovation
Placements that create 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