ECO Canada's Wage-subsidy internships are now available

June 16, 2010 – ECO Canada is now accepting applications for Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) program. For employers, the EYC can provide a wage-subsidy accounting for up to one third of an eligible intern’s salary.

Funding will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to the private sector however Not-for-profit and other organizations may also apply. To be eligible, your organization must meet the following criteria:
 

• Be Canadian owned or a Canadian subsidiary
• Offer a full-time position for 6-12 months
• Offer a new position that has a significant environmental component
• Hire a new employee (cannot be an existing employee)
• Have not accessed another federally funded wage subsidy for the position
• If applying for the International EYC, your application form must indicate the international components of the position.
 

To learn more about the program, or to apply now go to www.eco.ca, sign up as an employer and click on the link for “Internships” under "Attract Top Talent".  If you require further assistance, please contact the EYC Project Coordinator at eyc@eco.ca.

The EYC program is made possible through our funders at Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Environment Canada.