Co-operative Education
Information for employers
鈥嬧�婨mployers benefit from hiring a co-op student in that they can solve short-term resource challenges, build capacity for new ventures and bring fresh ideas and energy into their workplace.
Hiring smart is made easy with Co-op! The Saint Mary’s University Co-op team helps get the employer-student relationship off on the right track.
More Information
is your online recruitment management system, making recruiting SMU students effortless. Here you can post jobs, view resumes and cover letters of job applicants, offer candidates a position and book on-campus recruitment events.
Should you have any questions throughout the registering process, please contact coop@smu.ca.
To get started, please read our Career360掳 Employer Guide
Work Terms should be comprised of:
- paid employment
- full time hours (at least 32.5 per week)
- a minimum of 12-16 weeks.
To ensure success of the program, a mid-point evaluation with the employer and student once during the work term is required.
Students are available year round as there are three work terms per year: fall, winter and summer.
Fall (September to December) - Postings due mid June*
Winter (January to April) - Postings due mid October*
Summer (May to August) - Postings due mid February*
*These are preferred submission dates only. The earlier employers submit job postings the greater selection of candidates. Job postings will be accepted past these dates if there is student availability.
- For more information on the co-op program please refer to the SMU Co-op Employer Guide
- Interviews should be scheduled directly with the students
- Opportunities for funding may be available for your profit or non-profit organization. You can find out more information by viewing Potential Funding Opportunities
