Co-op and Internship Officer - Limited Term

Co‑op and Internship Officer – Limited Term

Tracking Code:  req
2150

Faculty/Department:  Co‑op, Experiential Learning, and Career Development Office

Number of Positions:  2

Appointment Type:  Limited Term

Hours of Work:  35 hours per week

Salary Range:  Level 8 – Starting Salary, Step 1: $80,379

Posting Date:  July 16 2026

Closing Date:  July 29 2026 (7:00 pm EST)

Job Summary
The Co‑op and Internship Officer will be primarily responsible for the development, implementation, promotion and continued management of the co‑op and internship programs offered to Ontario Tech students, at both the undergraduate and graduate level. The Officer will connect students with co‑op and internship opportunities, advise students of the program processes and procedures, provide ongoing career development and employment support, and monitor students while on work terms, while maintaining the learning outcomes as required by the university and accrediting bodies.

The Officer will support employer partners through the recruitment, placement and evaluation processes, reinforcing Ontario Tech’s reputation as a partner of choice.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Program Design and Development

Reviews overall program structure, philosophy and direction of co‑op delivery.

Monitors compliance with institutional policy and process as well as applicable governing bodies and legislation.

Develops and updates as required, both regulations and procedures to maintain quality control.

Works with the Registrar’s Office, setting eligibility criteria and expectations.

Attends on‑campus events and university program advisory meetings to build relationships with faculty, and employers involved in each program.

Maintains the quality of the program as a positive learning experience for the student and the employer.

Program Management and Delivery

Promotes programs to students.

Communicates program changes to students/stakeholders in coordination with the Registrar’s Office.

Contributes to the development and updating of program policies and procedures where necessary and appropriate.

Creates/updates promotional materials with Communications and Marketing (C+M).

Coordinates student intake (obtain eligibility approval, etc.).

Negotiates placement contracts and ensures quality of new placements.

Works in collaboration with Employer Relations and designated academic faculty to ensure the quality of placements/worksites, to verify positions meet program criteria.

Works with Academic Advisors to approve student eligibility.

Provides 1:1 student support re: co‑op and internship program guidelines, eligibility, policies and processes.

Coordinates job offer process.

Resolves student‑related issues.

Supports student success through provision of regular feedback, coaching and 1:1 meetings.

Resolves employer/student issues, in collaboration with.

Coordinates with the Registrar’s Office, the student’s transition between workplace and school.

Liaises closely with the Career Centre and Registrar’s Office to ensure continued smooth administration of the co‑op and internship program.

Liaises with faculty members and academic advising to raise awareness of co‑op and internship programs and opportunities (e.g. program mapping), as appropriate.

Provides curricular input for and participates in the delivery of preparatory programming in collaboration with the Career Centre to ensure student readiness for the workforce.

Monitors safety/risk management of all posted placement opportunities.

Supports and maintains institutional data as it relates to co‑op and internship.

Employer Support

Co‑develops plans to identify new and enhance current employer partnerships.

Supports the coordination of employer visits to campus and recruitment/networking events.

Arranges site visits/check‑ins of students on work terms.

Liaises with placement supervisors & employer HR departments.

Monitors safety/risk management.

Supports employers with funding sourcing, as appropriate.

Maintains currency on labour market information and trends.

Assessment and Evaluation

Communicates requirements and expectations for work‑term reports and employer evaluations.

Facilitates the completion and submission of student work‑term…