Ottawa, ON – Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada), an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), is pleased to announce renewed funding for its Green Jobs program, providing support to employers hiring youth aged 15-30 in Canada’s forest and conservation sector.
Through continued support from the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and key partners, PLT Canada will deliver both short-term job placements and long-term internships, helping young people gain hands-on experience while building pathways into meaningful green careers.
- Short-Term Green Jobs, supported with funding from Parks Canada, are positions within the forest, parks, and conservation sector and can run for 4-16 weeks.
- Long-Term Internships, delivered with funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP), are positions in the natural resource sector and STEM fields and can run 16-48 weeks. This renewed funding is thanks to the Government of Canada’s recent announcement of $30 million to support 900 jobs and training opportunities for youth through STIP – Green Jobs.
Together, these programs will support more than 770 youth placements in the forest and conservation sector over the next two years.
“Canada’s climate competitiveness depends on our youth. At the same time, young Canadians deserve good jobs that help them gain marketable skills. Through the Science and Technology Internship Program – Green Jobs, we are doing both: helping young Canadians gain hands-on experience in the natural resources sector while building the skills needed for the future low-carbon economy.”
The Honourable Tim Hodgson,
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
PLT Canada’s programs and resources directly support young people across Canada in accessing meaningful work experiences, while strengthening Canada’s forest and conservation sector. Since 2018, PLT Canada has supported the placement of youth in over 8,700 Green Jobs across the country, consistently supporting 50% women and 15% Indigenous youth in placements, and working with a network of over 470 employers.
Employers and youth interested in participating in the Green Jobs program can learn more here or email greenjobs@forests.org.
ABOUT SFI
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) advances sustainability through forest-focused collaborations. We are an independent, nonprofit organization that leverages four interconnected pillars of work: standards, conservation, community, and education. SFI works with the forest sector, conservation groups, academics, researchers, brand owners, resource professionals, landowners, educators, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, and governments. Collaborating with our network, we leverage SFI-certified forests and products as powerful tools to help solve sustainability challenges such as climate action, conservation of biodiversity, education of future generations, and sustainable economic development.
MEDIA CONTACT
Christine Leduc
SFI VP, Canadian Operations & Communications and President, PLT Canada
Sustainable Forestry Initiative
613-706-1114
media@forests.org
