Green Jobs in Natural Resources
Call for Proposals 2025-28
Natural Resources Canada’s Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP)—Green Jobs has launched a Call for Proposals to seek applications from eligible organizations to deliver youth employment programming and skills training in the natural resources sector for the next three years, starting in fiscal year 2025-26. To be eligible for funding in fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28, Initial Recipients must be qualified through the 2025-26 Call for Proposals. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 15, 2025, at 23:59 Pacific Time. Please visit our Call for proposals for Science & Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs page for more information about how to apply.
Youth play an important role in shaping the future of Canada’s economy. The Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP) - Green Jobs provides funding to eligible employers across Canada to hire and mentor youth (ages 15-30) in the natural resources sector, including in energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology. The STIP – Green Jobs has been part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy since 1997.
NRCan supports youth and employers by working with third-party organizations to:
- Kick-start careers in the energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences, and clean technology sectors
- Create quality and inclusive employment opportunities that improve environmental outcomes in the natural resources sectors
- Build a skilled and diverse workforce
- Promote inclusion , diversity, equity, and accessibility by targeting 60% participation from equity-deserving groups
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Results
Since 2017, STIP-Green Jobs has created over 5,300 green jobs and skills training opportunities for youth, with placements in all provinces and territories.
Other outcomes of the program include:
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- Over 80% Placements in Clean Technology
- Over 50% Employers are small to medium size organizations
- Over 60% Youth belong to one or more equity-deserving groups
- Over 80% Youth find full-time employment
Stay connected
Email us at stip-psst@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
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