ECO Canada — Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI)

Finding skilled early‑career talent can be challenging for organizations working in environmental and clean technology fields, especially when budgets are tight. The ECO Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship (SHI) program helps bridge that gap by making it more affordable to bring young STEM professionals onto your team. Designed for employers across Canada, this initiative supports the creation of meaningful, full‑time environmental roles while helping the next generation gain real-world experience.

Through Science Horizons, eligible businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations can receive substantial wage support when hiring a recent post‑secondary graduate into an environmentally focused science, technology, engineering, or mathematics role. The program typically covers a large portion of the intern’s wages for a placement lasting several months, with funding of up to around $25,000 per hire. In some cases, additional financial support is available to help reduce barriers for the intern and ensure a successful placement. This structure allows employers to invest in new capacity, advance sustainability projects, or explore innovation initiatives with reduced financial risk.

The program is particularly well suited to organizations in clean technology, environmental services, and related sectors that want to build talent pipelines while contributing to workforce development. With applications generally ongoing, learning more about how Science Horizons works can help determine whether this internship opportunity fits your hiring and growth plans.