Why become a host employer?
Clean Foundation partners with organizations to invest in training and employment opportunities for youth in the clean economy. When you become a host employer, you will benefit from the added support of young, talented interns hired to help with your summer projects. Together, you’ll contribute to the growth of the future clean economy workforce.
A 60% wage subsidy
Employers benefit from a wage-subsidized program.
New talent
Added work capacity with 15-week and 9-week long internships.
HR Support and resources
Access to Human Resources to help support intern recruitment, applicant screening, interviewing and onboarding.
OH&S resources and employer training
Occupational Health and Safety training and resources including supervising and mentoring support.
Who can apply?
Community groups, associations, and businesses who share our vision of supporting youth employment and growing the clean economy across Nova Scotia are encouraged to apply to become host employers.
Clean Leaders spend their summers working on projects in:
- Agro-ecology
- Alternative and sustainable transportation
- Carbon and climate change mitigation
- Clean tech R&D
- Eco-tourism
- Education and engagement
- Energy
- Information and communications technology
- Sustainable planning and urban design
- Resource conservation
- Research
- Waste
- Water
Inclusive workforce
Clean works to develop the clean economy workforce and support employment equity. To do this, we work with host employers to bring equitable internship opportunities to underrepresented youth including Indigenous, Black and African Nova Scotian youth.
Indigenous Internship Opportunities
Employment opportunities for youth who self-identify as First Nation, Métis or Inuit, preparing them to become leaders in their community and stewards of the environment.
Black & African Nova Scotian Internship Opportunities
Employment opportunities for youth who self-identify as Black, African Nova Scotian or individuals of African descent, providing participants with career connections and professional training in the clean economy.
Program updates
Based on feedback and to better accommodate demand for the program, Clean will no longer have all interns on its payroll. We hope this change will reduce administrative paperwork for both interns and employers and allow Clean to provide internship opportunities to more youth. Clean will continue to support employers in recruitment, application screening and interviews. Organizations that may need specific HR and payroll support are encouraged to indicate so on their application. We will provide HR and payroll assistance as needed.
Host employer applications
Apply to become a host employer by January 21, 2025.
Cheticamp River Salmon Association
Clean Leader Employer
“We have been hosting Clean Leadership interns for many years now and never cease to be impressed by the high caliber of students that this program attracts. Clean Leadership interns have consistently been motivated, environmentally conscious, hardworking individuals who have brought a lot of positive energy and new ideas to our organization.”
NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables
Clean Leader Employer
“The program provides exceptional learning and skill development opportunities for students. Their hands-on approach to training, skill development, providing networking opportunities and mentorship opportunities really helps students to give them the experience and confidence to succeed. It is a truly exceptional program.”
Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network
Clean Leader Employer
“The entire Clean team is very helpful and supportive through the whole process from assisting with posting positions, recruitment, helping with interviews, and providing valuable training. We highly recommend the Clean Leadership Program, it was a great experience for our organization!”
Get in touch.
Have questions? If you’re interested in learning more about the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program or would like to be notified of important program updates like application periods and deadlines, reach out to us.
Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program is supported by:
