Requirements for an Acceptable Work Term
The requirements for an acceptable work term for a Co-op position are listed below:
Please contact the Co-op Office to discuss your placement needs, if you are unsure your placement qualifies. Work term requirements may vary, depending on the nature of the work experience being provided.
The Co-op Employer's Role
The responsibilities of a Co-op Employer include the following:
- the student must work full time (minimum 35 hours per week)
- the student must be paid for the work performed (current average is $400 to $600 per week)
- the work term must be at least 12 weeks in duration
- the position must be relevant to the student's program of study
- the student should be actively involved rather than merely observing
Please contact the Co-op Office to discuss your placement needs, if you are unsure your placement qualifies. Work term requirements may vary, depending on the nature of the work experience being provided.
The Co-op Employer's Role
The responsibilities of a Co-op Employer include the following:
- provide the Co-op Office with an accurate job posting that is relevant to the student's educational program
- interview candidates for your Co-op position
- let the Co-op Office know whom you wish to hire
- orient the student to the job and organization
- meet the Co-op Coordinator for a site visit once per work term
- evaluate the student's job performance using the on-line form provided by the Program