Work‑Integrated Learning & Co‑operative Education

Recruitment Dates

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Summer 2024 Recruitment

Summer 2024 Recruitment Dates

Summer recruitment (for May-August 2024 work terms) begins in January and will continue into early May.

Information for Employers: 

  • Job Posting Deadline: Jobs can be posted anytime 
  • Jobs Go Live: January 8th -  The first job postings are made live when classes start on January 8th, 2024. We generally give students two weeks to apply at the beginning of the term. Then we move to 5 working days. This is flexible depending on employer timelines. 
  • Interview Period: Anytime, we ask for 3 working days if we are setting them up
  • Job Offers Due:  Employers can offer anytime using our Rank & Offer system which is real time (students have 48 hours to accept or decline); or offer direct to students and copy the co-op office
  • Start and end dates are negotiable between the student and employer. Work terms are generally four months (minimum 14 weeks) in duration, with a minimum of 35 hours per week (or equivalent which is 490 hours)
  • Winter Study Break: February 19 – 23 (students may not be available for interviews, offers, and job application deadlines)

Fall 2024 Recruitment

Fall 2024 Recruitment Dates

Fall recruitment (for September - December 2024 work terms) begins in May and will continue into early September.

Information for Employers: 

  • Job Posting Deadline: Jobs can be posted anytime 
  • Jobs Go Live: May 6th -  The first job postings are made live on May 6th, 2024. We generally give students two weeks to apply at the beginning of the term. Then we move to 5 working days. This is flexible depending on employer timelines. 
  • Interview Period: Anytime, we ask for 3 working days if we are setting them up
  • Job Offers Due:  Employers can offer directly to students and copy the co-op office
  • Start and end dates are negotiable between the student and employer. Work terms are generally four months (minimum 14 weeks) in duration, with a minimum of 35 hours per week (or equivalent which is 490 hours)