Canada Green Corps - Science and Technology Internship Programme
In partnership with Natural Resources Canada, CGC-STIP is dedicated to creating and providing quality green employment opportunities for youth in the natural resource sector by offering up to 75% wage subsidies to employers across Canada.
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
75% of salary
Type of Grant
Grant
Sectors
Biotechnology, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Environmental Sustainability, Forestry, Mining
Demographics
Incorporation
Government Institution
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
mining, indigenous, rental, Under 30, Wage Subsidies, New technology adoption, Clean Energy, Green, Green economy, Handicapped persons, First come first serve grant, Youth, Wage support to tackle business projects, sustainability, Research and development, accelerate technology, clean, Innovative technologies, Newcomers, Environmental sustainability project, forestery, reduce greenhouse
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Breaking Barriers
In order to reflect Canada’s rich diversity, CGC-STIP partners with employers interested in hiring youth who identify as:
- Youth Furthest From Employment (YFE):
- Indigenous
- Living in Northern Territories
- Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut
- Living in Remote Communities
- Permanent or long-term settlement with at least 10 dwellings that does not have year-round road access
- Living with Disabilities
- Youth from Employment Equity Groups (YEE)
- Women
- Racialized Youth
Participant Eligibility
General:
- Be 15-30 years of age (inclusive at the start of the placement)
Legal Status:
- Must be either Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have Refugee Status
- Legally able to work in Canada and according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
Employment Status:
- Full-time employment (30 hours/week minimum)
- New hires after April 1st, 2023
- Summer jobs, co-op placements and temporary contracts are not eligible
Programme Overview
- Up to 75% wage subsidies for all types of positions in Natural Resources
- Up to $19,000 for Job Ready Youth
- Up to $21,500 for Youth from Employment Equity Groups (YEE)
- Up to $24,000 for Youth Furthest from Employment (YFE)
- Last day of placement funding is January 31st, 2024
- Exceptions may apply
- Funding is available on an extremely limited basis
- Priority will be given to employers interested in hiring YFEs or YEEs
- No deadline to apply. However, placement funding is subject to availability.
Eligible Natural Resources Sector and Sub-Sectors
Energy Sector
- Clean Energy Technologies
- Transmission, Smart Grid & Energy Storage
- Energy Efficiency, Fuel Switching
- Sustainable Development of Non-Renewable Resources
Mining, Minerals, & Metals Sector
- Prospecting & Exploration
- Construction & Development
- Extraction & Milling
- Manufacturing & Processing
- Reclamation, Closure, Care & Maintenance
- Mining Supply & Services
- Critical Minerals
Forest Sector
- Forestry & Support Activities
- Ecology & Management
- Non-Traditional Forest-Based Bioeconomy Products Manufacturing
- Solid Wood Product Manufacturing
- Pulp & Paper Product Manufacturing
Earth Sciences & Support Sector
- Environmental Assessment
- Environmental Protection
- Geomatics & Earth Observation
- Natural Hazard Risk Analysis and Prevention
- Sustainable Development
- Climate Change Adaptation
Grant Application website
Contact
205 - 280 Albert Street,
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5G8