Co-op & Career Centre

How is my placement graded?

Posted on Thursday, May 28th, 2015

Your grade is based on the employer’s evaluation of your work and on your faculty’s evaluation of your assignments and work term report. You will receive either a Pass or a Fail grade at the end of each co-op placement.

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Can I take some time off when I’m in the Co-op program or while doing a placement?

Posted on Thursday, May 28th, 2015

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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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.

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When do I have to apply for Co-op positions?

Posted on Thursday, May 28th, 2015

Co-op students apply for positions three to four months before the beginning of the work term.

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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.

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