Science Horizons Internship Program
Placing young Canadians in roles in the clean economy.As a Science Horizons intern you will:
- get access to paid internship opportunities, up to 12 months long, across the country;
- gain skills and meaningful work experience in the clean economy; and
- contribute to the growth of Canada’s clean economy.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Science Horizons Internship program, you:
- must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the internship;
- must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have been granted refugee status;
- must not be in receipt of Employment Insurance during their internship;
- cannot be currently enrolled in school; and
- must be a graduate of degree or diploma programs from universities, colleges, post-secondary schools of technology, post-secondary institutes and CEGEP (collège d’enseignement général et professionnel, Québec).
Application process
Apply for an internship at the request of an employer:
If you are applying at the request of an employer, you will need to complete an intern registration form to verify your eligibility.
Apply for an internship on your own:
If you are applying on your own, you will first have to complete an intern registration form. Once you’ve registered and are deemed eligible, you will get access to our job board where you can apply to different roles.
Program requirements
Onboarding: Upon being hired as a Science Horizons intern, you must complete a short survey and onboard into your new role.
Intern check in: Feedback is important to help us grow the program. We will conduct a mandatory check-in with interns halfway through the internship. It’s a great opportunity for you to ask any questions and to share your experience.
Final report: We want to hear about your success and to get feedback on the program. You will be asked to complete a mandatory final report survey as your internship is coming to an end.
Apply to become a Science Horizons Intern!
Intern applications for the 2024-25 program year are now closed.
Priscilla Costa dos Santos
Nature Canada
“I think the Science Horizons Program is an amazing opportunity allowing early career environmental professionals to take the first step into the green job market in Canada. It certainly allowed me to do so as a newcomer!”
Jennifer Woods
South Shore Watershed Association
“This was a fantastic internship – truly unique in the support I was offered. I have never been a part of an internship where regular workshops were open for individuals from all over the country to join in and learn from one another.”
Kathleen Aikens
Atlantic Coastal Action Program – Cape Breton
“This program is well organized and easy to access. The Clean staff are very prompt and helpful with questions and concerns, which is particularly helpful navigating the internship description development and hiring processes.”
Get in touch.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Green Jobs Internship Program, we want to hear from you.
Science Horizons Internship Program is supported by:
