Explore how a bright and enthusiastic Ontario Tech University student could help you meet your business and project objectives. Students are highly motivated and creative, bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the workplace.
Hosting a co-op student allows you to:
Participate in the Co-operative Education Tax Credit (CETC) http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cetc/
Co-operative Education Tax Credit (CETC)
The government of Canada often has revolving subsidy initiatives hosted by organizations within or outside of the university. For more information, contact tracy.james-hockin@ontariotechu.ca to see what subsidies may be available for you.
You are required to:
Co-op positions are between 420-525 hours (minimum 12 weeks working full time) and offer students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience related to their area of study.
Co-op positions typically begin in January, May and September, and co-op students apply for co-op jobs during the previous term up to 6 months before the start date.
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Steps |
Fall Term Hiring (September-December) |
Winter Term Hiring (January to April) |
Summer Term Hiring (May – August) |
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1. Send job posting |
May – August 31 |
Sept. 1 – Dec. 31 |
Jan. 1 to April 30 |
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2. Review Job Applicants |
You can chose to be sent a bundle of the applications upon application deadline date or have them sent to you daily as students apply. |
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3. Interview Candidates |
Co-op office can arrange interviews on campus or you can interview at your location. Typically, this is 1- 2 weeks after application deadline. |
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4. Extend Job Offer: (contact co-op office) |
As soon as you have determined a successful candidate inform the co-op office and they will present the offer to the student. |
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5. Receive Confirmation of offer |
Co-op office will inform you within 24-48 hours of extending your job offer |
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To arrange interviews, please send your shortlist of candidate names to scienceco-op@ontariotechu.ca along with your preferred interview date(s), timeslots and location (in person, phone, Skype or videoconference). We can take care of scheduling the interviews, or you are welcome to arrange interviews yourself—we just ask that you please keep us informed .
If you need interview space, just let us know—we're happy to arrange space on campus upon request.
Send co-op position to scienceco-op@ontariotechu.ca for faculty approval, which will be posted on the co-op job portal.
Our co-op job portal allows registered employers to:
Provide a fantastic opportunity to:
Host:
Subject Matter Experts or HR personnel can participate in employer panels that inform students about their organization, the career paths available and provide ideas on how to succeed with interviewing and securing employment and what is going on in industry.
During our ‘career ready’ and ‘job search’ workshops students enjoy hearing from professionals about ‘real world’ situations, criteria and best practices on how to secure work. You can share your journey and the protocols of your current organization. Build brand while mentoring.
Student Societies and groups like to invite employers to speak with their groups about their organizations, career paths, education etc. Faculty sometimes welcomes industry speakers to present on topics that are related to current curriculum.
We currently host two job fairs each year. Ontario Tech U / Durham College joint Job Fair hosted in February and the Summer Job Fair that takes place in March.
During larger job fairs we offer an opportunity for you to connect with students away from the booths
Performing mock interviews allows you to start seeing potential future hires and you provide valuable feedback to students to assist them with learning how to present professionally and confidently while they learn about hiring practices of your company.
Set up in a hallway or atrium to advertise your company for 2 – 3 hours.
Host students in the field of study from which you recruit at your location. Students can experience the culture and environment of your organization; meet executive suite staff to most recent recruits, walk your halls, and even tour your labs. This provides students an opportunity to realize the value and practical application of skills learned through their degree.
Contact tracy.james-hockin@ontariotechu.ca to learn more about any of the above.
Employers spoke – We listened.
Students are now able to be on placement for up to maximum of 16 consecutive months.
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Start Date |
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Length |
May |
Sept |
Jan. |
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4 months |
May – Aug. 31 |
Sept. – Dec. 31 |
Jan. – April 30 |
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8 months |
May – Dec. 31 |
Sept. – April 30 |
Jan. – Aug. 31 |
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12 months |
May – April 30 |
Sept. – Aug. 31 |
Jan. – Dec. 31 |
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16 months |
May – Aug. 31 |
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First opportunity for a student to go out on a co-op placement is the summer between 2nd and 3rd year.
Students must return to school for a minimum of one full time semester before graduation to qualify for co-op placement.
