Indigenous Employee Training Fund (IETF)

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. 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 by November 1st 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 20, 2025. 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, 2026.

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.