Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Supports training and skills development for jobs in the green economy and clean technology sectors, often through wage subsidies for youth in environmental roles (delivered via various partner organizations).
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a Canadian organization able to create internship positions in the green economy or clean technology sectors
- Eligible employers include non-profits, companies, and research organizations in environmental or clean tech fields
- Internships must be for youth (typically under 30) in environmental, clean energy, or sustainability roles
- Wage subsidy covers up to 75% of intern wages for placements up to 12 months
- Organization must provide structured mentorship and training during the placement
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Wage subsidy of up to 75% of intern wages for up to 12 months
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 75% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing — rolling applications through delivery partners, subject to annual funding availability
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipDon't apply to NRCan directly — you apply through one of 11 delivery organizations, each specializing in a different sector. ECO Canada covers environmental careers broadly, BioTalent covers biotech/life sciences, Electricity HR Canada covers utilities, Mining Industry HR Council covers mining, and Colleges and Institutes Canada (Career Launcher) covers a broad range through college partnerships. Pick the delivery partner closest to your sector for best results. Apply in April-May when the new fiscal year's allocation is fresh. The 50% equity group target means employers hiring women, Indigenous youth, visible minorities, or youth with disabilities are prioritized.
Rejection Pitfalls 8
- Organization is not in the natural resources sector (energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, clean technology)
- Position does not involve meaningful skills development or green economy work
- No supervisor or mentor identified for the intern
Success Profile
A small-to-medium business or non-profit in the natural resources sector (energy, mining, forestry, earth sciences, clean technology) looking to hire a young person (15-30) for a meaningful 6-12 month position. Successful employers have a clear training plan, a named supervisor/mentor, and a position that genuinely contributes to green economy work. Organizations in rural, remote, northern, or Indigenous communities are prioritized. The position must be incremental — it cannot replace an existing job or one the employer would have created regardless. Employers with previous STIP placements have a track record advantage with delivery partners.
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
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Required Documents 8
Deadline Notes
There is no fixed deadline for employer applications. Employers contact a delivery organization (e.g., ECO Canada, BioTalent Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada) and apply through that partner. Funding is allocated annually — $14.2M for 2025-26, with extension opportunities into 2026-27 and 2027-28. Apply early in the fiscal year (April-May) before delivery partners exhaust their allocations. Some delivery partners run their own intake windows.
Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
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