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What is involved with hiring a Co-op Student?

In addition to the normal preparation undertaken when hiring new contract or temporary staff members, there are two other main considerations in hiring a co-op student: Supervision and Evaluation.

Hiring Stage.

  • Prepare a job description that we will use to advertise your position to our students.
  • Provide a wage or salary to the students for the duration of their workterm. As a reference compensation guidelines are provided below.
  • Prepare and sign an employment contract (along with the student) indicating the terms and conditions of employment
Work Term Agreement Form

Supervision.  Identify a Work Term Supervisor to provide guidance and direction to the Co-op student during the work term.

Evaluation & Monitoring Phase.  Work Term Supervisors ensure that the student's work is consistent with what is stated on their job description. The Work Term Supervisor also supervises and guides the student during the placement and report any problems to the Co-op Coordinator. They also assess the Co-op student's performance by completing a Midterm and Final Evaluation. 

Note: The responsibilities outlined above are for all programs expect for our International Development Studies and Masters programs. 
There are different hiring processes and employer responsibilities for these two programs. For specific information regarding these programs, please contact the program coordinators:  >

IDS Co-op Program   - idscoop@utsc.utoronto.ca or 416 - 287-7113
Masters of Environmental Science - mlacy@utsc.utoronto.ca or 416-287-7358

Compensation Guidelines

average Arts & Science Co-op student wages 2004-2008

  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Winter $14.87 $15 $15.40 $15.33 $11.77
Fall $13.82 $13.83 $15.84 $15.06 $14.47
Summer $13.79 $12.79 $12.68 $12.61 $12.54

The Canadian Association for Cooperative Education (CAFCE) has developed a quick summary of tips and techniques for employers to ensure they derive the maximum benefit from hiring a co-op student. If you are new to hiring co-op students, you will find the Employer Information link of the CAFCE site to be a helpful reference.
 

Employer Forms

Job Posting Submission Form

408K (Word Document)

Work Term Agreement Form
353K (Adobe PDF Format)

Work Term Evaluation Form        

1.6MB (Adobe PDF Format)