CANADA GREEN CORPS
Science and Technology Internship Programme
(STIP)
Funded by
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Who We Are
In partnership with Natural Resources Canada, STIP is dedicated to creating and providing quality green employment opportunities for youth in the natural resource sector by offering up to 80% wage subsidies to employers across Canada. These green jobs should create positive environmental outcomes and have a strong tie to one of the natural resources sectors: energy, forestry, mining and earth sciences.
Breaking Barriers
In order to reflect Canada’s rich diversity, STIP partners with employers interested in hiring youth who identify as :
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Youth Furthest From Employment (YFE):
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Indigenous
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From Northern Territories
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Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut
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Living in Remote Communities
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Permanent or long-term settlement with at least 10 dwellings that does not have year-round road access
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Youth from Employment Equity Groups (YEE)
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Women
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Visible Minorities
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Living with a Disability
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There are no minimum educational requirements.
Participant Eligibility
Be 15-30 years of age
Inclusive at the start of the placement
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Must be either:
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Canadian Citizen
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Permanent resident
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Refugee
Legally able to work in Canada and according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
Full-time employment
30 hours/week minimum
New hires after April 1st, 2022
Programme Overview
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Up to 80% wage subsidies for all types of positions in Natural Resources
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Up to $22,500 for Job Ready Youth
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Up to $25,000 for Youth from Employment Equity Groups (YEE)
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Up to $32,000 for Youth Furthest from Employment (YFE)
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Last day of placement funding is January 31st, 2023. Exceptions may apply.
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Funding is available on an extremely limited basis.
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Priority will be given to employers interested in hiring YFEs or YEEs.
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One placement per employer.
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No deadline to apply. However, placement funding is subject to availability.
Participant Testimonials
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Get in Touch with Us
Project Officer
Victoria Wong
Programme Manager
Lisa Rosenberg
Regional Coordinator
Pam Bryan