Time off is permitted only in the case of emergency or illness. Because Co-op program is a full-time academic program, taking time off (to travel etc.) is not permitted. If you need to take time off from your placement, it needs to be approved by the employer.
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Salary depends on the number of placements you’ve done and what program you’re in. It also depends on the employer and the field. The average salary for coop position ranges from $14-$16.
Co-op students apply for positions three to four months before the beginning of the work term.
There are 3 ways to find a placement:
- You can do a placement organized by the Co-op office; the Co-op office posts all job offers via HireAC and arranges interviews on/off campus.
- You can find your own placement and have the job description approved by the Co-op office. The employer must provide written confirmation they would like to hire you. In order for the placement to be acceptable, it must be paid position, be related to your field of study and involve a minimum of 14 weeks of full-time employment.
- You can do back-to-back co-op with a same employer.
Full-time work term placements usually run for 16 Weeks (four months).