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Co-op employment gives students the opportunity to complement their academic learning with valuable industry and workplace skills to make them job ready upon graduation.
Co-ops are paid, full-time positions, where students are employed by a company in a variety of relevant sectors. Work terms can span anywhere from 4, 8, 12 to 16 months, depending on the program.
Students in the following programs in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture programs are eligible for co-op placements:
- Architecture
- Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical/Mechatronic, Mining)
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Co-op for Employer
- Access to a dedicated and reputable student talent pool
- Attract, train, and retain your future workforce
- Access to subsidies and tax credits for employers who hire Co-op students directly through approved co-op programs at post- secondary institutions
- Receive on-going support through the Co-op office
- Promote your business to future skilled professionals and business leaders
- Students can obtain their first co-op term after completing their second year of study
- The following programs support work terms lasting 4, 8, 12 and 16 months! Co-ops can start in September, January or May.
- Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical/Mechatronic, Mining)
- Undergraduate Architecture Co-op programs run for 4 months from May to August
- Graduate Architecture Co-op programs run for 8 months from January to August
- to ensure that student employees are covered under WSIB and minimum 5M liability insurance
- to agree to the terms and sign the Co-op Contract
- to offer Co-op students a healthy work environment with adequate training, supervision, and mentorship;
- to provide students with a work experience that will enable them to learn valuable on the job skills relevant to their program of study
- to provide Co-op students a reasonable, competitive salary;
- to agree to communicate with a Co-op staff member in person, by telephone or by e-mail, at any time before, during or after the work term;
- to complete the Student Performance Assessment form supplied by the Co-op Office near the end of the co-op work term
- to be open in communications with the Co-op Office about the student's job performance, including both positive and negative points and, if applicable, to notify the Co-op Office of any behaviour or action that may be considered unsatisfactory.
| Program | Average | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Architecture - Master’s |
$22.25 | $17.00 |
$33.65 |
|
Architecture - 3rd year |
$21.44 | $15.75 |
$31.43 |
|
Architecture - 2nd year |
$19.19 | $16.50 |
$25.00 |
|
Biochemistry |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Chemistry |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Computer Science |
$28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
|
Engineering - Chemical |
$27.20 | $22.00 | $36.18 |
|
Engineering - Mechanical |
$27.70 | $20.00 | $33.54 |
|
Engineering - Mining |
$29.59 | $24.50 | $36.18 |
|
Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
- General:
- Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) – Ontario Chamber of Commerce
- Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec
- Magnet
- Uses technology on the job:
- Environmental Sector:
- Eco Canada (PDF)
- Mining sector:
- Bio-economy and healthcare sectors:
- Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC)
- Tourism HR
NOTE: Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) funding can be combined with the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit. This means that you might be eligible to receive both types of funding.
- Other: General summer jobs; Must apply by January each year
- Tax credits - most employers qualify:
- Our programs offer a variety of opportunities to meet and connect with students, including but not limited to:
- Job Fairs
- Employer Presentations
- Mock Interviews
- Architectural Portfolio reviews
- Interested in participating or partnering on an interesting event to meet students? Get in touch!
- Contact co-op@laurentian.ca to confirm and finalize the opportunity
- Create an employer account and post your position on our Career Hub
Co-op for Students
- Earn money that can contribute to your expenses while a student Integrate practical experience to your studies
- Acquire essential workplace skills (communication, team work, leadership, etc..)
- Gain knowledge and exposure to a wide variety of professions
- Grow your professional network
- Increase your chances of quickly gaining employment in your field after graduation
- Receive a higher pay and more responsibility upon entering the workforce after graduation
- For engineering students - claim up to 12 months of experience towards your P.Eng license
- Students can obtain their first co-op after completing their second year of study. Students should register for co-op in the Fall of their second year of studies.
- Minimum GPA 3.5 (Engineering, Computer Science)
- Minimum GPA 6.0 (Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
- Be in good academic standing (not currently on academic probation)
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- International students MUST hold a co-op work permit. Please contact the Co-op Office to start the process.
- Must be registered in the co-op program to apply for the work permit
- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/intern.html
- To check the Career Hub for postings weekly IN ADDITION to conducting your own independent job search; we cannot guarantee co-op positions for students
- To contact the co-op co-op@laurentian.ca office immediately when you receive a co-op job offer
- To become familiar with your employer’s policies and procedures at the workplace, and abide by these strictly for the duration of the work term
- To communicate with your co-op coordinator throughout the duration of the work term
- Students can obtain their first co-op term after completing their second year of study
- The following programs support work terms lasting 4, 8, 12 and 16 months:
- Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical/Mechatronic, Mining)
- Students who complete a total of 16 months will receive a co-op designation on their degree upon graduation.
- Undergraduate Architecture Co-op programs run for 4 months from May to August
- Graduate Architecture Co-op programs run for 8 months from January to August
| Program | Average | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Architecture - Master’s |
$22.25 | $17.00 |
$33.65 |
|
Architecture - 3rd year |
$21.44 | $15.75 |
$31.43 |
|
Architecture - 2nd year |
$19.19 | $16.50 |
$25.00 |
|
Biochemistry |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Chemistry |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
|
Computer Science |
$28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
|
Engineering - Chemical |
$27.20 | $22.00 | $36.18 |
|
Engineering - Mechanical |
$27.70 | $20.00 | $33.54 |
|
Engineering - Mining |
$29.59 | $24.50 | $36.18 |
|
Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
- Students may choose to do their co-op placement abroad
- Students are responsible for their international job search, as well as researching and pursuing visas/permits for the host countries
- The Co-op Office cannot provide advice on matters related to immigration and visas
- If you are interested in pursuing a co-op abroad, please contact your Co-op Coordinator first to discuss.
- Our programs offer a variety of opportunities to meet and connect with students, including but not limited to:
- Job Fairs
- Employer Presentations
- Mock Interviews
- Architectural Portfolio reviews
- Contact your Co-op Coordinator or co-op@laurentian.ca with the details of your co-op offer including:
- employer name
- Job description
- job offer
- contact information of someone at the company.
IMPORTANT: Students who are offered a Co-op position MUST be registered in or register for the co-op program.