MiHR — Green Jobs Program (Mining Clean Tech Youth Placements)

Insider Tip

The environmental impact component of the job description is the most critical element — reviewers check that the role genuinely contributes to clean technology or environmental benefit in the mining sector, not just that the employer happens to be a mining company. Include specific examples: tailings management, water treatment, emissions reduction, electrification of equipment. To qualify for the enhanced $30,000 rate, hire Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, or youth from northern/remote communities — this also expands your candidate pool to underserved talent pipelines. Participants cannot be former employees of your organization, so this program is best for net-new youth hires rather than rehiring alumni.

Rejection Pitfalls 6

• Job description does not articulate a clear environmental benefit within the mining/clean-tech context
• Youth participant is outside the 15–30 age range
• Participant was a former employee of the hiring organization

Success Profile

Mining companies, mineral exploration firms, and natural resources organizations with clean technology components — water treatment, tailings management, electrification, GHG reduction, biodiversity monitoring. Particularly strong fit for northern and remote operations who can access the $30,000 tier for northern/remote youth. Organizations with established mentorship capacity and clear clean-tech mandates have the highest approval rate.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications reviewed by MiHR staff within 10 business days of each deadline. Key criteria: employer qualification as MiHR-approved hiring organization with positive environmental outcomes; job description clearly articulates clean technology and environmental benefit; participant meets age (15–30) and citizenship requirements; training and recruitment plans are specific and credible. Priority youth categories (Indigenous, disabilities, northern/remote) reviewed for enhanced subsidy eligibility.

Application Steps

Required Documents 7

Eligible Expenses 2

• Youth participant's wages for the placement period (up to 12 months) — covered at the approved subsidy rate
• Mandatory employer payroll contributions (CPP, EI) may be partially included per current program guidelines

Ineligible Expenses 5

• Equipment, supplies, or infrastructure costs for the placement
• Training program fees or course costs (placement is employer-delivered mentorship)
• Wages for positions without a clear environmental benefit in the mining/clean-tech context
• Wages for participants outside the 15–30 age range
• Wages for rehiring former employees of the organization

Intake Periods

Rolling intake — currently accepting applications for 2026-27 fiscal year. MiHR notifies applicants within 10 business days of each application deadline. Program extended through approximately 2027.

Deadline Notes

MiHR notifies applicants within 10 business days of each application deadline. The program is currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Placements can be up to 12 months. Program extended for two years through approximately 2027. Apply early — placements are first-come, first-served within available budget.

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Ineligible Organizations

• Organizations without operations producing positive environmental outcomes in the mining/minerals sector
• Organizations hiring participants outside the 15–30 age range
• Organizations rehiring former employees as participants

Compatible Programs

Clawback Risk

Low Risk

Low clawback risk — subsidy payments are tied to ongoing placement milestones. If the placement ends early, remaining installments are withheld. Organizations that misrepresent the environmental benefit or participant eligibility may be required to repay received amounts.