Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) — Green Jobs
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Wage subsidy of up to 80% of intern wages (max $25,000 per intern) for employers in natural resources sector hiring youth aged 15-30. Covers 12-month internships in energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology. Apply through NRCan-accredited Delivery Organizations.
Eligibility Requirements
- Employer in natural resources sector (energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, clean-tech)
- Must offer full-time (30+ hrs/wk) employment for youth aged 15-30
- Up to 12-month internship
- For-profit, non-profit, Indigenous organizations, governments eligible
- Must hire and mentor the intern
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 80% of wages, max $25,000 per intern
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 80% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing — apply through STIP Delivery Organizations
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
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Insider TipApply through a Delivery Organization (e. g., ECO Canada, Mining Industry HR Council, Colleges & Institutes Canada). Each has its own intake windows.
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Success Profile
Canadian SME in clean energy, mining, or forestry with a meaningful 12-month role for a recent STEM graduate.
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Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation is conducted by individual Delivery Organizations, not NRCan directly. Key criteria include: relevance of the role to natural resources sector green jobs, quality of the mentorship plan, potential for meaningful skill development, and whether the position leads to full-time employment. Priority is given to placements in clean technology (80% target) and positions for employment equity groups (60% target).
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 5
Eligible Expenses 6
- Intern wages (up to 80% reimbursement, max $25,000)
- Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs): CPP/QPP and EI employer contributions
- Vacation pay accruals
- Training costs directly related to the internship role
- Employer portion of health plan and insurance (some Delivery Organizations)
- Workers' compensation premiums
Ineligible Expenses 4
- Intern travel or relocation expenses
- Equipment or capital purchases for the intern
- Overhead costs not directly tied to the internship
- Wages for positions that are not full-time (below 30 hours/week)
Intake Periods
Ongoing through Delivery Organizations, each with their own intake windows. NRCan's overarching call for Delivery Organizations covers fiscal years 2025-26 through 2027-28. Some Delivery Organizations (e.g., MiHR) operate waitlists when demand exceeds available slots.
Deadline Notes
STIP runs annual calls. Employers partner with active Delivery Organizations. Check nrcan.gc.ca/stip for current list.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Organizations not operating in the natural resources sector
- Employers unable to provide full-time (30+ hrs/week) positions
- Federal government departments (as direct employers through STIP)
- Organizations outside Canada
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