Employer Responsibilities

Algonquin College Cooperative Education seeks employers who can provide:

• a suitable work environment for a student which may or may not include an ergonomic workstation (dependent on the student’s program).
• a mentor or supervisor to guide the student
• a reasonable salary which compensates the student for their level of experience and skills offered
• a job offer confirmed in writing
• Workplace Insurance. Please contact the Co-op Office immediately if this is an issue.
• challenging work assignments related to the student’s program of study
• the encouragement to the student to return to school at the end of the placement (avoid turning a Co-op assignment into a full-time position)
• a review of the student’s work term report and completion of a final evaluation (form provided by Co-op Office)
• adherence to all Provincial and Federal Freedom of Information, Human Rights and Employment legislation.

What can you expect from Algonquin College?

• students who are prepared for the workplace, knowledgeable in workplace ethics and willing to make a contribution
• support from the Cooperative Education Office to recruit the best candidates possible
• guidance in trouble-shooting problems if they occur
• advice from faculty on what skills to expect Co-op student to bring to your team