Updated June 2026 · Verified against Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) / Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) guidelines
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MiHR — Green Jobs Program (Mining Clean Tech Youth Placements)

Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) / Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Maximum Funding
Up to $24,000
Rolling — 2026–27 fiscal year intake currently open; check portal.mihr.ca for...
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Milestone-Based
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
80%
MiHR — Green Jobs Program (Mining Clean Tech Youth Placements) provides Up to $24,000 per placement (standard youth); up to $30,000 for Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, and northern/remote youth. Wage subsidy up to $24,000 per placement (or $30,000 for priority youth) for employers whose work delivers environmental benefit through clean technology in the mining and minerals sector. The program covers up to 80% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description

Wage subsidy up to $24,000 per placement (or $30,000 for priority youth) for employers whose work delivers environmental benefit through clean technology in the mining and minerals sector. Youth participants must be aged 15–30. Delivered by MiHR through NRCan's Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • MiHR-approved hiring organizations whose operations produce positive environmental outcomes through clean technology in mining/minerals
  • Youth participant must be aged 15–30 years old at time of hire
  • Placements up to 12 months focused on clean technology and innovation in the mining/minerals sector
  • Job description must articulate the specific environmental impact/benefit of the role
  • Participants cannot be former employees of the hiring organization
  • Separate application required for each placement position
  • Apply through MiHR portal at portal.mihr.ca before hiring decision
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Natural Resources Clean Technology
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to $24,000 per placement (standard youth); up to $30,000 for Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, and northern/remote youth
Type
Grant
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 80% of eligible costs
Deadline
Rolling — 2026–27 fiscal year intake currently open; check portal.mihr.ca for current application deadlines

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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.

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  • Job description does not articulate a clear environmental benefit within the mining/clean-tech context
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Application Steps

1 Confirm Employer Eligibility and MiHR Approval Verify your organization qualifies as a MiHR-approved hiring organization with operations producing positive environmental outcomes in the mining/minerals sector. First-time applicants complete a brief onboarding.

Required Documents 7

✓ Completed MiHR employer application form via portal.mihr.ca/en-US/gj-landing/gj-application/
✓ Detailed job description including environmental benefit and clean-tech component of the role

Eligible Expenses 2

Ineligible Expenses 5

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What counts as a qualifying clean-tech role?
Roles in tailings management, water treatment, emissions reduction, electrification, biodiversity monitoring, GHG reporting, or any function that produces a measurable environmental benefit within your mining/minerals operation.
How do I qualify for the enhanced $30,000 rate?
By hiring Indigenous youth, youth with disabilities, or youth from northern/remote communities. The enhanced rate applies automatically when the participant falls into one of these priority categories.
What is the age limit for youth participants?
Participants must be between 15 and 30 years old at the time of hire. There is no upper education requirement — graduates and recent grads are eligible.
Can I hire someone who previously worked at my company?
No — participants cannot be former employees of the hiring organization. This program is for net-new youth hires only.

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