How to Recruit
Co-op students are available in each work term. The largest number of students are available in summer, as all Co-op students in our Program must work in the summer months.
To allow all participating Employers equal access to the available students and to allow students equal knowledge of potential work opportunities, all postings and job offers are coordinated through the Co-op Office.
You may feel unprepared to post a position early because you are uncertain of funding or budget approval. Your position can be posted as long as you indicate it is pending budget approval or funding. The position can be withdrawn if funding does not become available.
To allow all participating Employers equal access to the available students and to allow students equal knowledge of potential work opportunities, all postings and job offers are coordinated through the Co-op Office.
- Check your position against the Requirements for an Acceptable Work Term. Contact the Science Co-op Office if you are unsure or need further information.
- Go to the Post a Job page.
- Once the Coordinator has received your Posting Form, it is sent to Co-op students seeking a work placement in the coming term.
- Students submit their application packages to the Science Co-op Office. Each application package includes a candidate summary sheet, cover letter, resume and a copy of their latest academic history.
- You will receive a package with all applications sent to you by email on the application deadline.
- You review the applications and provide an interview list and details to the Co-op Office via email. The Co-op office will arrange the schedule on your behalf, and update you with the confirmed schedule.
- After interviews are complete, you select the student who is best suited for the position. An alternate should also be selected in case the first choice has accepted a position elsewhere. All offers of employment are to be made through the Co-op Office rather than directly to the student.
- You will receive a Letter of Acceptance or Letter of Release from the student via email regarding your offer of employment. The student is required to do this within 48 business hours of the offer being made known to them by the Co-op Office.
You may feel unprepared to post a position early because you are uncertain of funding or budget approval. Your position can be posted as long as you indicate it is pending budget approval or funding. The position can be withdrawn if funding does not become available.