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Employer Resources

Hire young talent

Hiring young people offers you, as an employer, the chance to tap into the energy of tomorrow’s leaders. At the same time, young people can chart their own career pathway while learning on the job and receiving mentorship and support. Blue Futures Pathways provides training and funding for ocean and freshwater employers in Canada, especially when hiring under-represented youth. Share opportunities, become a mentor or receive training and other information via the links below.

Employers - get involved

Share a Job or Internship

Start attracting young and early career talent today by posting job and internship opportunities for people in Canada aged 18-35. It takes 5 minutes to sign up and all applications are directed straight to you.
Post a Job

Become a Mentor

Interested in nurturing Canada's future leaders? Consider becoming a mentor and sharing your insights and experiences by visiting our mentorship page and resources below.
Become a Mentor

JEDI Employer Toolkit

The toolkit is designed to give employers a quick how-to guide on connecting with the Indigenous workforce in New Brunswick. Equity, Diversity & Inclusion can improve workplace satisfaction, employee retention, creativity, and productivity.
Access the toolkit here

Employers - find resources

Interested in wage subsidies or other funding to help you hire and train youth aged 18-35? Not sure how to find young, diverse talent? Looking for tips and ideas on how to retain diverse youth in your workplace? Start by accessing our employer training and funding resources here.

Access wage subsidies

Please reach out to a member of our team to discuss wage subsidies and funding.

Mitacs Funding Programs

Build your team with the support of various programs offered by Mitacs. Connect with undergraduates to post docs via the funding program best suited to your needs. Bring academia and industry together and find innovative solutions to your business challenges.
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BHER

Through Work-Integrated Learning, the Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) allows post-secondary institutions to connect daily with industry leading professionals, bringing opportunities and value for all members. Find out more below.
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Interns benefit employers

Hear from two employers in Halifax, Nova Scotia about how interns have benefited their work and why they will be hiring again.