Indigenous Employee Training Fund (IETF) 2026-2027

Key Considerations

• The IETF is open to Indigenous Parks Canada employees who are indeterminate (seasonal or full-time) AND to terms over three months, who can complete their learning activity before the end of their term.

Pease note: Students and Parks Canada executive employees are not eligible to apply for funding.

• Each eligible applicant may receive up to $5,000 in funding.
• Applications are reviewed by the Employee Experience (EE) Team to confirm eligibility and assessed against pre-established criteria.
• Travel requests are evaluated based on budget availability. Preference may be given to employees in remote and Northern regions.
• The following requests are not eligible: mandatory or job-specific training, second official language training, programming materials (e.g., props), conference attendance, or remuneration.
• Learning activities must be paid in full by March 31, 2027. Activities may extend beyond that date if payment is made in advance with approval.
• GC211 Training Application and Authorization forms must be approved and submitted to the Employee Experience Team within 30 days of IETF approval for funds transfer and reimbursement.
• Managers and supervisors will be copied on all communications related to approvals and funds transfers to support a smooth and collaborative process.
• If you would like any support during the application process, please reach out to the Senior Human Resources Advisor at ffea-ietf@pc.gc.ca.

Manager/Supervisor Responsibilities

• Discuss the employee’s learning objectives, operational considerations, and available options to ensure the employee can successfully complete the approved learning activity.
• Offer guidance in completing the application.
• After receiving approval for funding, submit the completed and signed GC211 Form for budget transfer purposes.
• Assume responsibility for managing transferred funds for payment or reimbursement as delegated authority.
• Inform the Employee Experience team promptly if the activity is cancelled or funding is no longer required. In such cases, a budget transfer back to Human Resources and Employee Wellness Directorate (HREWD) Finance will be necessary.   

Applicant Responsibilities

• Discuss your interest in applying with your manager and propose a plan that outlines how you will complete the learning activity (e.g., outside work hours, with dedicated time away, or a hybrid approach).
• Ensure your application is complete, including all required signatures, and is submitted by June 19, 2026. Late applications will be placed on a waiting list.
• Notify your manager and the Employee Experience team promptly if the activity is cancelled or funding is no longer needed.
• Complete the learning activity by March 31, 2027.

Please note: Applicants employed as terms over three months, must complete their learning activity before the end of their term.

• Submit a post-learning evaluation questionnaire upon completion of the activity.

Application Checklist:

• Discuss with your manager the proposed learning activity in the context of your Learning and Development Plan. For additional information, refer to the Learning and Development Plan Guide (PDF, 480 kb).

The application deadline is June 19th, 2026.

• Employees approved for funding will receive an email confirmation, which will include a link to the GC211 form to complete and return to the ffea-ietf@pc.gc.ca.
• Following the receipt of a completed GC211 form, a funds transfer will be issued to your manager’s cost center by the Human Resources Directorate Finance team.
• If your learning activity extends beyond March 31st, but has been paid in full beforehand, please let the Human Resources Advisor within the Employee Experience team know.