Paid Employment, Training & Internships

Youth Climate Corps Program

Launch your career in Canada’s energy, forestry, mining and earth sciences sectors.

The Youth Climate Corps program helps young Canadians gain hands-on experience while contributing to projects that support climate action and sustainable development. Through placements in the energy, forestry, mining and earth sciences sectors, participants build valuable skills, grow their professional networks and explore rewarding career opportunities.

Youth Corps work assignments may include:

- - Forestry and reforestation projects
  - Emergency management projects
  - Clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives
  - Community climate adaptation projects
  - Environmental monitoring and field work
  - Mining and resource management projects
  - Mapping, geology and earth sciences work
  - Public engagement and outreach activities

In a Youth Climate Corps role, you will:

- - Access paid internship opportunities across Canada;
  - Build valuable skills and hands-on work experience;
  - Gain experience in the energy, forestry, mining and earth sciences sectors;
  - Connect with employers, mentors and industry professionals, and
  - Contribute to projects that support communities and a sustainable future.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Youth Climate Corps program, you must:

Be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of the internship;
Be eligible to work in Canada;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status; and
Not currently enrolled in school.

Application Process

Apply for an internship at the request of an employer:

If an employer has asked you to apply for a position, you’ll need to complete an intern registration form to confirm your eligibility.

Apply for an internship on your own:

If you are applying on your own, you will first complete an intern registration form. Once your eligibility has been confirmed, you’ll get access to our job board where you can browse and apply apply for available internships.

Program requirements

Onboarding: Once you’re hired as a Youth Climate Corps intern, you’ll complete a short onboarding survey and orientation to help you get started in your new role.

Check in: Your experience matters. About halfway through your internship, we’ll check in to see how things are going, answer any questions and hear about your experience. Your feedback helps us improve the program for future participants.

Final report: As your internship wraps up, you’ll complete a short final survey to share what you’ve learned, highlight your accomplishments and tell us about your experience in the program.