Information for Employers About ECO Canada Founded in 1992, ECO Canada supports the success of the environmental workforce at every career stage, offering training, EP Certification, HR services, and labour market research. Learn more at: www. eco.ca >
About the EYC Internship Program The Environmental Youth Corps (EYC) Internship Program gives eligible employers up to $12,000 to hire interns for full-time, meaningful environmental jobs related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Funded through Environment Canada’s Science Horizons Internship Program, EYC Internships typically last between 8–12 months and are intended to lead to permanent employment.
How does the program work?
Who’s eligible? Hosts
Canadian owned or a Canadian subsidiary Offering a full-time, permanent position Providing an environmental position in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics Planning to hire a new employee (the intern cannot be an existing employee)
Interns
Intend to lead an environmental career related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics 30 years of age or younger Eligible to work in Canada Graduated from a post-secondary institution Able to work in a full-time, permanent position Unemployed or under employed Have not participated previously in a federal youth employment or education program Not currently employed at the host organization Not a family member of the host organization’s directors or senior officers
How do I apply? Complete our online application to host an intern in the EYC Internship Program. Click here to learn more and apply >
Have questions or need more information? Contact us at: eyc@eco.ca or 403-233-0748.