For over 20 years, we have been helping new practitioners connect with reputable employers and kickstarting careers. By receiving approval status with one of the below funding streams, you can stand out from the hundreds of other job applicants and tell recruiters that your resume comes with wage and training funding.
Thanks to the support of our funders – Natural Resources Canada, Climate Change Canada, Social Development Canada, and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada – we have helped thousands of candidates start their dream job.
Benefits for New Practitioners:
- Ease the transition to a new career or industry
- Gain a competitive advantage when applying for new jobs
- Hands-on learning that is rooted in professional development
- Increase connections with environmental leaders
Newly qualified practitioners often face barriers when searching for environmental roles. The ECO Employment Program aims to break these down.
By helping employers with wage and training costs, we make hiring new talent, like you, a great way to prove you are worth long-term investment.
Student Work Placement Program
If you are currently in school or are returning to post-secondary studies for upskilling your credentials, this program provides you will the chance to gain valuable on-the-job experience before you graduate. Up to $5,000 could go toward your next employment position.
Digital Skills for Youth
We cover 100% of wages and training up to $25,000 for environmental jobs that require digital abilities such as programming, data analysis and website development.