Green Jobs Initiative call for applications opens!

Details: Category: News; Published: 14 December 2023

The program will provide direct financial support (via 50% wage subsidies) to local governments (municipalities, Indigenous communities, etc.) and other sector organizations, to support nearly 140 jobs that focus on green career-related activities. By empowering youth with job opportunities and fostering environmental stewardship, we contribute to their personal growth, the advancement of community priorities, and creating a sustainable future for our communities and our planet.

Important Dates
February 16, 2024:        2024 funding applications due by 5:00 p.m. EST
March 15, 2024:            Applicant notification
April 1, 2024:                 Earliest start date for all approved positions

Eligible youth must be:

Between 15 and 30 years of age when employment begins (inclusive)
A Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Legally entitled to work in Canada
Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

Funding for this program is provided by Parks Canada as part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). CPRA will prioritize funding for organizations who commit to hiring youth who face barriers to employment including but not limited to the following groups:

Indigenous youth
Youth with disabilities
Visible minority youth and racialized youth
Youth living in rural or remote regions (population below 25000)
Official language minority communities and populations
Immigrant youth
Youth who have not completed high school
Involuntary NEET (Not in Education, Employment, Training) for at least 6 months
2SLGBTQI+

To learn more about the program, please visit greenjobsinitiative.ca or contact your regional project manager.

This program is funded by the Government of Canada.