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Discover how ECO Canada connects employers and job seekers in Canada’s green economy.

We're Proud of Our Results

  • Supporting Wage Subsidies: ECO Canada delivers nearly $40M in subsidies to help employers across Canada hire environmental talent.

  • Long-Term Job Creation: More than 71% of participants continued working with their employers after their placements, demonstrating real, sustained employment outcomes.

  • Satisfied Participants: Over 99% of participants report positive outcomes from their experience.

  • Supporting a Diverse Workforce: 52% of participants identify as female, and 28% as visible minorities.

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Science Horizon Youth Internship

Up to 80% of wages to hire junior professionals for positions in climate change, environmental protection and sustainability.

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Student Work Placement
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Hire Students for short-term roles. Up to 50% of wages to hire emerging practitioners in STEAM and business roles.‎ ‎ ‎ 

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Digital Skills for Youth

We cover 80% of wages and training for environmental jobs that require digital abilities such as programming, data analysis and website development.

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Youth in Natural Resources

Up to 80% for wages and training to hire junior professionals in natural resource roles related to Forestry, Mining, Earth Sciences and Energy.

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Learn more about how ECO Canada’s programs are building Canada’s green workforce.

Learn more about each of the available wage and training funding streams, and your eligibility and get started with your application.

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Here’s What Some Employers Had to Say About Their Experience

"The team at Eco Canada has been very supportive during the application/onboarding process; responding to queries timely… The funding [we] received has allowed our small company to provide additional training. Training includes hands on mentoring with senior team members, shadowing environmental technicians on site, and paid training courses "

Claire Miller | Waypoint Environmental Services Ltd

SHI Program Employer

"Your support is greatly appreciated. It makes a huge difference for our ability to contribute to Canada’s growing environmental sector and reach our organization’s goals!"

Graeme Lee Rowlands | Wildsight

YNR Program Employer

"[We] has had an incredibly positive experience with this program, which has truly been a game-changer for our company and the customers we serve…. Thanks to the program’s financial assistance, we’ve been able to expand our operations, invest in cutting-edge technology, inventory, and create more job opportunities within our community."

Jeremy Day | Rechargeables Inc.

EJG Program Employer

"ECO Canada’s Youth Employment in Natural Resources enabled us to hire young talent in the natural resources sector – something we would have been unable to do otherwise! The youth involved in the project developed their skillset in the field of wildlife biology and gained experience that will be beneficial for their future career… It was a great experience!"

Julia Riley | Mount Allison University

YNR Program Employer

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Reconnaissance des terres

Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.

This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.

We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.

As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.

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