This program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Employment and Social Development Program.
ECO Canada’s Student Work Placement Program helps Canadian employers like you hire post-secondary students while receiving 50% to 70% wage coverage, up to $7,000 per placement. You already have students working for you, don’t leave money on the table.
Quick employer application
Must be hired Dec 1, 2025 – Feb 15, 2026 and still working
Get 50–70% of the student’s wages (up to $7,000) by March 31
Welcome motivated young talent into your team early and have trained talent available upon graduation.
Receive up to $5000 in valuable wage funding support designed to alleviate the financial commitments of hiring students.
Gain hands-on experience in real job environments that match your interests and goals.
Explore new industries, expand your network, and open doors to long-term employment opportunities.
A quick overview of the most important details about the program for both youth participants and employers.
Learn everything about the program, eligibility, funding, placement details, and step-by-step instructions for both employers and participants.
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Are you a current post-secondary student seeking a short-term work experience placement to complement your post-secondary education and gain meaningful experience in your field?
Are you looking to build your talent pipeline, gain valuable wage funding support, and provide meaningful work experience to motivated students?
For questions about the program or placement/application process, see our frequently asked questions or contact our Employment Programs team today.
Employment Programs Team
Phone: (403) 233-0748 Option 1
Email: pathways@eco.ca
After the quiz, complete your application to get approved for one or more programs.
Once confirmed, secure your position by signing your funding agreement.
Have the candidate submit a participant application for review.
Complete your progress reports, and provide pay statement to receive your wage funding.
As an approved Host Employer, you are committed to the success of the placement, the candidate and the overall growth of qualified environmental workers in Canada. We look forward to working with your team to meet these objectives!
See how the Student Work Placement Program is helping students gain hands-on environmental experience while supporting organizations across Canada with real sustainability and climate-focused projects.
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth, we acknowledge that we live, work, and gather on the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, including the Blackfoot Confederacy—comprising the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations—as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina Nations.
This land, known as Moh’kinsstis in the Blackfoot language and encompassing what is now Districts 5 and 6, is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland.
We recognize and honour the deep connection these Nations have to the land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share in its stewardship.
As we continue our work, we commit to learning from Indigenous knowledge systems, uplifting Indigenous voices, and fostering relationships rooted in equity, understanding, and reconciliation.
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