HOW TO HIRE A STUDENT

To hire a student:

  1. Identify the universities or colleges that are most likely to have work-integrated learning programs and students with the knowledge and skills you require. Use our program directory to guide you.
  2. Prepare a detailed job description which includes an overview of your organization, the job duties, list of qualifications, start and end dates, salary and any other relevant information. Need help preparing your job description?
  3.  Forward your job description to the universities/colleges you would like to advertise to students.  Most institutions offer free online job posting portals.
  4. Contact co-op/career services staff at the universities/colleges where you plan to post your job to confirm the job posting, interview and offer processes. Also, ask about opportunities to further promote your job posting(s) with students.
  5. Need funding to make it happen? Review the list of funding programs to see if you are eligible.