Funding Supports

Many supports and programs, such as Canada Summer Jobs and Mitacs, can provide funding to help you hire a student. This page is your one stop shop for all of the local, provincial, and federal government grants that can help you bring student talent into your organization.

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Discover Funding

Explore the interactive quiz below and discover which funding options can help your organization attract student talent. Alternatively, browse all available funding opportunities using our searchable table.

Looking for an easy-to-use guide on the process of applying for funding? Check out our free guide: Funding to Hire Post-Secondary Students 101

Not sure where to start? Connect with us today and we’ll offer free, personalized support and advice.

Find Your Funding Tool

This is a beta version of our “Find Your Funding Tool”.
Please refer to full list of funding providers at the bottom of the page or connect with our team for more details. 

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Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)

Subsidy of Up to $7000. CSJ aims help all young Canadians develop the skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. Open To: Nonprofit employers, private and public sector employers registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

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Alberta WIL Vouchers

This program from the Government of Alberta supports employers with a grant of up to $5,000 per student placement, which is matched by the employer. Additionally, there is grant stacking with any of the Federal Wage Subsidy Programs. Delivered through specific sector and industry associations. 

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Student Work Placement 

Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) funding offsets the costs associated with hiring and training students in meaningful work experiences by providing reimbursements. This Government of Canada funding is administered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) through 17 Employer Delivery Partners.

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MITACS

Mitacs funds Interns to undertake Applied Research projects (Accelerate program) or Innovation projects (Business Strategy Internship program) under the guidance of an Academic Supervisor, collaborating with a Sponsor Organization (the industry partner) to achieve impactful results.

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Browse All Funding Supports

Funding PartnerIndustry FocusRole FocusStudent required to work Full-TimePayroll Department Required?Upfront Funds Required?Domestic students onlyContact InformationNotes
Technology Alberta: FIRST JobsTechnologyTech & related rolesNoYesYesNoThe Technology Alberta TeamLinkAllows recent grads (past 6 months). Reimbursement: After week 10 (Reimbursed 2-4 weeks later); Remaining After Week 20, (also reimbursed 2-4 weeks later). Has additional employer resources.
Alberta Food Processors Association: Food FuturesFood Processing & Related IndustriesRelated to Food ProcessingNoYesYesNo Ryan Hemphill (587-480-7482)LinkAllows recent graduates.
The Archaeological Society of AlbertaArchaeology, Heritage, MuseumRelated/tangent with industryNoNoYesYesThe Archaeological Society of Alberta TeamLinkAllows recent graduates (12 months)
Alberta Hospitality AssociationHospitality (AHA members)Hospitality sector (service and kitchen-related positions, management, marketing, administrative and tech support. )NoYesYesNoThe Alberta Hospitality Association TeamLinkAllows recent grads. Reimbursed quarterly.
Canada Summer JobsAnyAnyNoYesYesYesThe Canada Summer Jobs Team (1-800-935-5555 / 1-800-548-2375 )LinkYouth aged 18-30. Not-for-profit employers: up to 100% of the provincial hourly minimum wage for adults. Public and Private Sector employers: up to 50 % of the provincial hourly minimum wage for adults.
Mitacs: Business Strategy InternshipAnyResearch & InnovationNoNoYesNoUniversities: Angelo Nwigwe (403-836-6708)
Colleges & Polytechnics: Ami Wu (403-923-8643)		LinkAllows recent graduates (up to 24 months). Additional funding programs are available.
BioTalent: Career StarterBiotechnology or HealthcareAnyNoYesYesYesThe BioTalent TeamLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. Has additional employer resources (HR Articles).
Canadian Council for Aviation & AerospaceAviation and Aerospace and related industriesAnyNoYesYesYesThe Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace TeamLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups.
Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)AnyTechnologyNoYesYesYesThe ICTC TeamLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. Has additional employer resources (and services)
TECHNATION Career Ready ProgramAnyTechnologyNoYesYesYesHeather McGilvaryLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. Has additional employer resources. Exempt Employer Industries: Financial sector, post-secondary, government.
Electricity Human Resources Council (EHRC): Empowering FuturesElectricity generation, transmission and distributionAny, but students should be in STEAM or Business program.NoNoYesYesThe EHRC TeamLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups, additional funding programs are available. Has additional employer resources (HR Tool Kits / EDIA)
ECO CanadaSTEM and companies under 500 employeesEnvironmental jobs in STEAM or BusinessNoYesYesYesThe ECO Canada Team (403-233-0748)LinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups.
Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC): WILWorksManufacturingAnyNoYesYesYesWendy Gray (519-377-5709)
Carol Choquette (514-709-5389)		LinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups.
Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)Digital & Traditional Media, Film & TV, Performing, Visual Arts, & HeritageAnyNoYesYesYesKevin Gorchakov
or The CHRC Team Inbox		LinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups.
Magnet Student Work Placement ProgramAnyAnyNoYesYesYesContactLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. WIL student required. Has additional employer resources (Magnet Network, Segments of Service, and a Community Hub)
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC): Talent Opportunities ProgramAnyAnyNoYesYesYesThe OCC TeamLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. Exempt Employer Industries: Financial sector, post-secondary, government.
Tourism Human Resources Canada: PropelTourism and hospitalityAnyYesYesYesYesThe Propel TeamLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. Has additional employer resources (Workforce Management Engine)
Trucking HR CanadaTrucking, Transportation, Logistics and related industriesAnyNoYesYesYesThe Trucking HR Canada TeamLinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. WIL student required.
Venture for CanadaEntrepreneurship, Start-ups, and Social EnterprisesAnyNoYesYesYesThe Venture for Canada TeamLinkReimbursed at six weeks (50%) and end of student placement (remaining 50%). Additional funding programs available. Up to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. Has additional employer resources (HR Resources). Must be less than 500 employees.
Food Processing Skills CanadaFood & beverage manufacturing industriesAnyNoYesYesYesThe SWPP+ Team
LinkEligible students are to be enrolled in a post-secondary institution with a Work Integrated Learning component as part of their program or course of study. Up to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups. Has additional complimentary resources for both students and employers from the Food Skills Library
Mining Industry Human Resources Council: Gearing UpMiningSTEM & Business ProgramYesYesYesYesThe Gearing Up Team
or the Wage Subsidies Inbox		LinkUp to $2,000 extra for underrepresented groups.
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC): AGRI TalentAgricultureAnyNoYesYesYesThe CAHRC TeamLinkStudent must be registered in a post secondary school. WIL student required.