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91ÑÇÉ«'s Co-op Advantage

Building a full-time talent pipeline starts with a co-op student - tap into 91ÑÇÉ« talent from a variety of Faculties such as Lassonde School of Engineering, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Health, Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change and our new Markham Campus.

Students bring fresh future-forward perspectives, technologically savvy mindsets and a deep desire to get hands on with real-world work. Over 100 academic programs at 91ÑÇÉ« offer a co-op option, and we're sure you'll find the right candidate to fit your organization.

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Flexibility

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Hire for 4, 8 or 12 month work terms year round.

Funding

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Get support in accessing up to $5,000 in funding for roles.

Support

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Our team is here to support you with recruitment.

Excellence

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93% Employer satisfaction rate with 91ÑÇÉ« Co-op students.

Diverse Talent Streams

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Technology & Innovation

Hire students for roles related to AI, data, cybersecurity, digital services, information technology and more.

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Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

Hire students for roles related to automation, R&D, aerospace and defense, construction, robotics, automotive and more.

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Business & Finance

Hire students for roles related to accounting, finance, business, operations, consulting, compliance and more.

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Life Sciences & Healthcare

Hire students for roles in research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clinical research, public health, longterm care, laboratory support, health data and medtech.

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Public Sector & Government

Hire students for roles related to policy, law, research, government relations, procurement, community engagement, economic development and more.

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Sustainability & Clean Energy

Hire for roles related to sustainability, renewable energy, energy efficiency, waste management, ESG, carbon & net-zero and more.

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Communications, Marketing & PR

Hire for roles related to digital marketing, branding, market research, corporate communications, public relations, content creation and more.

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Sport Management & Recreation

Hire for roles related to sport management, health & wellness, recreational programming, event management, kinesiology, athletic therapy and more.

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Culture & Community Impact

Hire for roles related to community services, accessibility, EDI, youth, human rights, museum & cultural programming, social research, advocacy and more.

Continuous Recruitment Cycle

Hire students year-round on a full-time basis or for a term that suits your needs (4, 8 or 12 months).

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Winter

(January - April)

Post jobs from:
Aug. 31 - Dec. 15. 206

Present job offer by:
Jan. 6, 2027

Recommended work term:
Jan. 4 - Apr. 30, 2027

Latest start date:
Jan. 18, 2027

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Summer

(May - August)

Post jobs from:
Jan. 5 - Apr. 26, 2027

Present job offer by:
May 5, 2027

Recommended work term:
May 3 - Aug. 27, 2027

Latest start date:
May 17, 2027

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Fall

(September - December)

Post jobs from:
May 3 - Aug. 27, 2027

Present job offer by:
Sept 3, 2027

Recommended work term:
Sept. 7 - Dec. 17, 2027

Latest start date:
Sept. 13, 2027

Eligibility Requirements for Co-op Employers

Please review the following requirements to participate as an employer partner with 91ÑÇɫ’s Co-op Program.
Employers must:

  • Provide a full-time co-op position (35-40 hours/week) for 4 months, 8 months or 12 months  
  • Provide a co-op work term that aligns with the standard university terms (i.e. Winter work term (Jan – Apr); Summer work term (May – Aug); Fall work term (Sept – Dec). 
  • Provide regular supervision and ongoing feedback to help the student learn 
  • Provide a safe and inclusive work environment (following all ESA requirements) 
  • Provide WSIB coverage for your student hire 
  • Provide paid employment (at least minimum wage per hour) 
  • Complete an online midterm consultation form 
  • Complete an online final work term evaluation  
  • Inform and consult with the Co-op Team from 91ÑÇÉ« if any issues start to arise (i.e. employers are obligated to work in partnership with the Co-op Team to address any challenges or barriers before deciding on punitive measures such as contract termination) 

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact our Industry Partnerships team at hirecoop@yorku.ca and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you.

Please send your job postings to hirecoop@yorku.ca and our team would be happy to post them on your behalf. 

Experience 91ÑÇÉ« (our co-op/experiential learning portal) will automatically send you the applications after the job posting deadline. If you also post your jobs on your company's Careers site, we encourage students to apply on your company website as well, if applicable. 

No, job opportunities on the co-op job board are reserved for registered and approved co-op students only (i.e. returning to full-time studies for at least one semester). You can post full-time permanent positions for new grads through the main Career Services Portal in Experience 91ÑÇÉ« (alternatively, you can email your job descriptions to ccjobs@yorku.ca).

Yes, all co-op positions must be paid opportunities and consist of full-time employment (35 -40 hours/week). All salaries must be at least minimum wage, although many of our positions are paid at rates that are competitive with student or entry-level positions in their respective fields.

Several wage-subsidy programs and incentives are available to support businesses in hiring co-op students , please visit our Funding Support page for more details. 

We accept job postings year-round, but our peak hiring times are at the beginning of each academic term in September, January and May. Positions are typically posted one full academic term (4 months) in advance of the desired start date (e.g., employers post their jobs in January for a May start date). 

Co-op is available in a wide range of programs in technology, engineering, business, accounting, finance, science, sustainability, human resources, health, data science, communications, marketing, sport management, the humanities and more. Browse our talent streams.

We are flexible! Co-op work terms can be either 4, 8 or 12 months long.

Please email your job offer to the student and Cc hirecoop@yorku.ca on the email so we can confirm with the student and create their work term record. 

Our employers are partners in the student’s learning. As a supervisor, you must:

  • Provide regular feedback and direction to students on their workflow, responsibilities, and expectations.
  • Complete a midterm check-in with the Co-op team. They are available to support employers and students throughout the work term to ensure success.
  • Complete a co-op supervisor evaluation for the student at the end of each four month work term.
  • Meet all other requirements under Co-op Employer Eligibility.

Ready to hire?

We're here to support you every step of the way. One co-op program, one inbox. Email hirecoop@yorku.ca for everything.

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Submit

We support the uploading of your job postings onto 91ÑÇÉ«'s exclusive co-op job board; just send us your job description and we will do the rest.

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Interview

Review the application bundle, identify your shortlist and send us your availability - we'll co-ordinate your interview schedule for you.

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Offer

After you have selected the best candidate for the job, extend an offer directly to the student and copy our team.

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