Service to employers

We post job descriptions promptly. We provide access to applications online through our new system. We schedule interviews and provide comfortable interview rooms on campus. Our commitment to high-quality service continues after hiring; we monitor the satisfaction level of all participants.

What is expected from employers

Challenging assignments and projects; sufficient training and supervision. Fair compensation: salary guidelines are available at www.wlu.ca/co-op. An opportunity for the co-op coordinator to conduct a visit on site. A written evaluation of the student’s performance at the end of the work term.

Undergraduate Co-op Program Students:

• Arts
• Business and Economics
• Business and Mathematics
• Computing and Business
• Science

Graduate Co-op Program Students:

• Master of Arts Business Economics
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Finance

The Ontario government’s Co-operative Education Tax Credit will reimburse a business for 25% to 30% of eligible costs, up to $3,000 per co-op student, effective for eligible expenditures incurred after March 26, 2009.

To read about the increase, please look under "Supporting Skills and Knowledge" in Chapter III of the Ontario Budget 2009.

Please follow this link for a summary of the Co-operative Education Tax Credit. (We anticipate the information will be updated soon to reflect increases proposed in the budget.)

For more information, please contact the Ministry of Revenue, Tax Compliance Branch, Specialty Assessments Unit, at 905-837-3814.

Services available free of charge.

“We at SC Johnson and Son are proud
to provide co-op opportunities, and we
are extremely pleased with the level of
skill and knowledge brought forth by the
Laurier Co-op students within the disciplines
of finance, marketing and sales.”
Neil Chin, Vice President – Marketing, SC Johnson and Son

“Procter & Gamble has consistently
enjoyed success in recruiting and hiring
outstanding Laurier Co-op students.
The foundation of a solid education,
balanced with breakthrough leadership,
has enabled Laurier students to release
their potential to become valued
members of our company.:
Robb Hadley, Category Brand Manager, Procter & Gamble