AGRI Talent supports the development of connections and networks among post-secondary students, institutions and employers and contribute towards preparing a job ready workforce. These networks will help bridge the gap between respective groups and create sustainable relationship for the future.

50% of the wages (to a maximum of $5,000) for each net new placement.

 70% of the wages (to a maximum of $7,000) for each net new placement for under-represented groups including women in STEM, Indigenous students, newcomers, and persons with disabilities, visible minority as well as first-year students.

Stacking with provincial tax credits or other non-federal funds is allowed, but funding cannot be combined with other federal programs and grants, for example Canada Summer Jobs, Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), or any other delivery partner of the Student Work Placement Program.

Each project will be eligible to receive up to $14,000 in matching funds to employ one (1) employee. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is one of several Government of Canada departments participating in the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

The program offers support for 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000. If approved, the following employers are eligible to receive 80% of total eligible costs, up to a maximum of $14,000:

Indigenous individuals or organizations Employers who hire a youth facing barriers. The program can also provide up to $5,000 in additional support to offset the employment barrier faced by the employee hired.

If a youth facing barriers must relocate within Canada, reasonable expenses directly related to the relocation may also be eligible. Barrier-related expenses cannot exceed $5,000 and will be supported at 80%. Non-barrier youth may also be eligible for pre-approved relocation costs at the 50% funding level to a maximum of $5,000.

Work to Grow helps racialized youth connect and build careers in nature. Nature Canada is using the term “racialized” to encompass Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) who face systemic barriers because of their perceived or actual cultural identities. We acknowledge that people’s identities go beyond what is visible, that the language we use matters and that words can hurt. We are committed to respecting each person’s individual experiences, cultural identity, and dignity provide a 50% wage subsidy to increase your capacity to hire youth aged 15-30, at $17.50/hour for up to 35 hours/week, for between 8 and 16 weeks

The Environmental Jobs Growth Program helps employers grow, develop and diversify their environmental talent. The program welcomes any job seeker looking to enter or advance their careers in the clean economy

Eligible employers can receive up to $18,750 of a candidate’s salary for placement in a new or vacant full or part-time 6 to 12-month position

The Nature-Based Climate Solutions program provides training and funding for workers moving into roles in habitat restoration, watershed restoration, well reclamation and regenerative agriculture

Eligible employers can receive $4,500 wage subsidy for a 3-month placement full-time or part-time placement

The Environmental Foreign Talent Development Program is meant to help newcomers to Canada find work that matches their experience from abroad.

Eligible employers can receive 75% wage coverage up to $15,000 of a participant’s salary for full-time placements of 3 to 6 months

ECO Canada’s Co-op program partners with post-secondary institutions and aims to help students find work placements within their field of study

Eligible employers can receive 50% wage coverage up to $5,000 of a student’s salary for a placement in a new full or part-time 6 to 16 week position with a minimum of 180 hours.

The Science Horizons Program provides training and funding for young professionals with post-secondary education transition or gain experience in the environmental sector, focusing mainly on STEM

Eligible employers can receive up to 80% wage coverage up to $25,000 of a candidate’s salary for placement in a new full-time 6 to 12 month position

The Youth in Natural Resources program helps train and fund youth (aged 15 to 30) looking to transition into or gain experience within the natural resources field.

Eligible employers can receive 75% of the candidate’s wages covered up to a maximum of $18,000 for placements of up to 12 months.

Hire an intern for 10 months for a green job and receive a wage subsidy to cover 75% of the salary up to $24,000 for an intern’s salary, and up to $30,000 for the salary of Indigenous youth, youth living with disabilities and youth living in Northern or remote communities.

Employers can access up to $5000 in training & funding for their job hires under the above programs.

Employers can apply as often as they need and receive 80 per cent of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000.