The Government of Canada recently announced the National Conservation Plan to help conserve and restore Canada’s lands and waters and connect Canadians to their rich heritage. This plan provides a long-term vision for conservation efforts across Canada. It will encourage on-the-ground action and partnerships leading to tangible results. It will also contribute to Canada’s long-term prosperity.
Environment Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program will support the key priorities of the National Conservation Plan. The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program responds to the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) by giving recent post-secondary graduates opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and experience which will prepare them for sustainable employment in the field of environmental science. Through these opportunities, the Government of Canada is also supporting organizations across Canada that advance environmental science.
Through collaborative partnerships with organizations which have been awarded Science Horizons funding, young, post-secondary graduates receive hands-on experience working on environmental projects in internships lasting a minimum of six months (24 work weeks). Up to a maximum of $12,000 in Science Horizons funding is available to organizations for each approved internship project.
The Science Horizons application process is aimed at employers. Interns are hired directly by organizations which have received Science Horizons funding. Graduates who are interested in an internship must contact the organizations directly.
Since 1997, Environment Canada's Science Horizons Program has helped over 1500 young men and women across Canada obtain practical work experience in environmental projects in areas of importance to the environment.
Visit our website for more information and details on the Environment Canada Science Horizons Program or the Youth Employment Strategy (YES).
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