The ECO Canada – Environmental Student Work Placement Program provides funding for STEAM and business post-secondary students looking into short-term work placements in Environmental and Sustainability-based positions.
Expandable List
- Students enrolled at a university or college in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math (STEAM) and Business
- Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or students with Refugee status
- There is no age restriction, and you don’t have to be enrolled formally in your school’s co-op program to participate
This program offers eligible employers 50% wage coverage up to $5,000 of a student’s salary for a placement in a new full or part time 6 to 16 week position with a minimum of 180 hours. Both the employer and candidate must fill out reports throughout the placement for the employer to receive the wage subsidy.
1. Apply Online
Fill out the online application.
2. Get Approved
Students and employers will be informed by email once they are pre-qualified to participate in the program.
3. Recruitment
Students and Employers are required to find their own placement, ECO Canada can offer helpful resources such as the Job Board (where hosts can post a job and candidates can submit their resume).
4. Get Paid
Funding is secured once a match is confirmed between the employer and a pre-approved student and contracts have been signed and returned to us within 15 days of being issued.