Applications are now open for the Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada) 2026-2027 Student Work Placement Program. Eligible employers will receive valuable wage funding support for their organization to help build their talent pipeline.

Eligibility:

• The program is open to businesses and nonprofits of all sizes.
• The employer must be a Canadian-owned or Canadian subsidiary (excludes municipalities, governments, and post-secondary institutions).
• The placement must be 6-16 weeks long, and the student must work a minimum of 180 hours throughout the placement.
• The placement is not required to be formally registered with a post-secondary institution.

Program Overview:

• Placement Dates: April 1st, 2026 – February 15th, 2027
• Placement Duration: 6-16 weeks, full-time or part-time
• Wage Support: 50% reimbursement up to $5,000
• Eligibility: Current post-secondary students in STEAM and Business programs
• Location: Canada-wide

For further information or to apply for the 2026-2027 Student Work Placement Program, click here.