Employers


Hiring an Algonquin College Co-op Student is a great way to access some of Ottawa’s top talent and future leaders. You can deliver a cost-effective way to address short-term staffing needs while evaluating potential employees for succession planning, and increase your organization’s profile on campus with students, faculty, and applied research opportunities. Visit our programs to choose from to suit your organization’s needs.

What is co-op?

  • Full-time work, typically in blocks of four or eight month periods
  • Paid by the employer
  • Related to the student’s program of study
  • Completed between the student’s in-class semesters

What’s the benefit for my business?

There are lots of benefits to hiring a co-op student. You get access to a crop of talented, high-achieving students who are all trained in the newest techniques in your field. They’re eager and hardworking, and are super motivated to get to work in their industry.

Many of our students end up being hired permanently by their co-op employers, making it a low-risk way for you to find new talent.

On top of all these benefits, you may also qualify for up to a $3,000 tax credit from the Ontario government for employing a co-op student.

Does it cost money to hire a co-op student?

Nope! Other than paying them, there are no additional fees to hiring an Algonquin College co-op student. And with that $3,000 tax credit, even that cost can be offset.

How does it work?

The Algonquin College co-op office is here to make the hiring process as smooth as possible for you. If you are a new employer, you start by creating an account on HireAC, then join the existing employers by following the job posting instructions.

Once the job is approved and posted, students will apply, and you’ll choose candidates to interview. Interviews can be held on the Algonquin campus in rooms provided by the co-op office, or at your location.

Once you select your candidate, the job offer is presented to the student by the co-op office. Then all you need is a formal letter of offer, and you’re done!

The co-op office is with you every step of the way to ensure you get the best student for your position.

What’s my job after I hire a student?

Because co-op students are still considered students of Algonquin College, they have assignments to complete during their co-op work term. Students write a report and final evaluation, both of which need to be approved by you before being submitted.

What does the co-op office do?

The co-op office is your support system. From finding appropriate students, to coordinating interviews, to ensuring all runs well during the work term, we support both employers and students during their co-op experiences. We’re only a phone call away.

It is easy to hire a co-op student from Algonquin College. Whether you are a small local business, or a large multi-national organization, we invite you to contact us at: (613) 727- 4723 ext.: 7623 or coop@algonquincollege.com. You can also post a job through HireAC.