Employers provide challenging positions in which students are able to develop professional competence. All students receive a salary for their co-op work term.
Salary is the responsibility of employers and is determined by their wage structure.
Depending on the nature and location of their business, some employers may be eligible for wage subsidies. Details of subsidies and average salary scales are available from the Writing Co-op office. The salary and benefit costs of employing co-op students tend to be considerably less than employing regular workers for the same tasks. University Coordinators facilitate the hiring process and ensure a good student-employer match. This translates into lower recruitment costs, higher employee retention and reduced training costs.