The Faculty of Forestry Co-op Program works closely with local, national, and international employers to develop challenging, career-related work opportunities for you. Jobs are posted for co-op students and you apply for the ones that interest you. The Co-op Coordinators are here to review your resumes and cover letters and will support you at each step. Employers select the students they wish to interview and then hire for each co-op work term.
As a co-op student you will:
Follow the regular academic curriculum, however, your degree will be extended by one year to allow for the co-op work terms.
Commit to five work terms, each being four months in length.
Complete a work term assignment for each work term.
Be completely supported during each work term by your Co-op Coordinator
Be supervised by your employers and treated as a regular employee.
Be paid a competitive salary for the job you perform.