Work Term Cycles and Recruitment Dates

Work Terms

At McMaster Engineering, we believe that flexibility in the length of work terms and variable co-op start dates, are essential for employers. We strive to meet your needs by providing the following work terms:

  • May:  4-months (open to all students); 12 and 16 months (open to senior B.Eng students only)
  • September: 8 and 12 months (senior B.Eng students)
  • January: 12-months (B.Eng senior students),
    8-months (Bachelor of Technology students)

Rank/Match Recruitment Cycles

The ECCS office has agreed to a Recruitment timeline, with Rank/Match deadlines, in accordance with most other engineering co-op universities.

 

During a Rank/Match cycle, employers are asked to rank students in descending order, for each job postion they hope to fill. These rankings are then released to students, who then have 24 hrs to rank each position, based on their preferences.
On Rank/Match day, an algorithm is set in motion that will match students and employers based on the rankings submitted.
With several schools, hundreds of positions and thousands of students involved in this same process across Ontario, this system is the most fair and timely for all participants. It is a time-proven method that ensures success for both co-op student and employer.

If you have any further questions about this process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with one of our staff.

2012 Recruitment Dates

For May and September 2012 - Cycle 1: All Disciplines

Work Terms

May - 4, 12, 16 months

Sept. - 8/12 months
Job Postings
live from December 14
Interviews
until February 16
Employer Rankings due:
February 21
Rankings to students:
February 24
Rank/Match date:
February 27
Employer notification
Within 24 hrs

 

Please Note: A continuous cycle will follow from
Feb 28 - August 21

 

 

 

 

 

Examples of Co-op Work Term Options - B.Eng Programs (optional co-op)

Option 1 Level 1 Summer Co-op Level 2 Summer Co-op Level 3 Summer Co-op Level 4
(graduating year)		  
→
Option 2 Level 1 Summer Co-op Level 2 Summer Co-op Level 3 12-16 month Co-op
May Start		 Level 4
Summer Vacation 8-12 month Co-op September start
→
Option 3 Level 1 Summer Co-op Level 2 Summer Co-op Level 3 Summer Co-op Level 4 Fall Session 12 month Co-op January Start Level 4
Winter Session

Examples of Co-op Work Term Options - B.Tech 4-Year Program (mandatory co-op)

Level 1
Co-op
4-month
May
Level 2
Co-op
4-month
May
Level 3 Term 3A
Co-op 8-month January - August
Level 3 Term 3B
Level 4 Term 4A
Co-op
4-month (Optional)
Level 4 Term 4B
(graduate)