Hiring Process

All Co-op job are posted on our online job posting system Career Connection. This system is available to all students at KPU. The Co-op specific jobs will be available to only those students registered in the Co-op program.

How we Accept Co-op Jobs

There are 2 ways you can submit a Co-op job posting:

• Post directly to Career Connection
• Email co-op@kpu.ca with the attached job posting

Visit our Post a Job page for full details. We will need to know specific information before the job can be posted (closing date, job description, location, etc.).

When can you Post a Co-op Job?

Co-op work terms coincide with the KPU semesters.

We recommend you post your opportunity during the following months:

• January or earlier – April to hire for May (Summer Term)
• May or earlier – August to hire for September (Fall Term)
• September or earlier – December to hire for January (Spring Term)

Collecting the Applications

You may choose to collect applications for your job posting(s) through our online job posting system, Career Connection. Once the job closes, our office will email you the list of applicants. The file will include all applicants, including their required documents (cover letter, resume, transcripts. etc.).

How does the Interview Process work?

Once you have reviewed the list of applicants and are ready to interview, please contact the Co-op office - we can coordinate the interviews for you! You will need to provide the following:

• Dates and times of the interview(s)
• Interview Format and the approximate length
• The location where the interview will be held (full address)
• Who is conducting the interview? (include all names and titles)
• Any other additional details (specific parking information, required documents to bring, etc.)

The Co-op office will communicate the interview times with the students and place them into the available time slots. Once all the students have confirmed their availability, an Interview Confirmation will be sent to the you with the list of students and the time slots assigned to them.

If you would prefer to schedule your own interviews that is OK too - we are always here to help!

**Please note the estimated turnaround time to schedule interviews is 24 - 48 hours. If you require a quick turnaround we will do our best to accommodate accordingly.

Interviews are Complete - Extending an Offer

When the interview process is complete and you are ready to hire, contact the Co-op office - we will connect you with the student (if you haven't already done so) to discuss the details of the position.

At this time we would also encourage your feedback on how the students performed in their interviews. This is a learning process for our students - any information on how they can improve will be beneficial in their education.

What are your responsibilities as the employer?

While the student is employed in your organization, there are some procedures that the Co-op office and you should follow to assist in the student's work integrated learning. 

Full details can be found in our Employer's Welcome document.

We also require employers to complete any pre-employment security clearances for their student hires before the work term officially begins. If security clearances are not completed beforehand, this can cause a student's work start date to be postponed, which affects their ability to complete their Co-op placement on time.