What is the average salary for Co-o positions?

Posted on Thursday, May 28th, 2015

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.

How do I find a placement?

Posted on Thursday, May 28th, 2015

There are 3 ways to find a placement:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. You can do back-to-back co-op with a same employer.