Domestic Work Terms – Within Canada
All co-op work terms that allow students to work within Canada will be approved, provided that they meet the co-op work term requirements and the student is work term eligible.
Please note that if the student will be traveling at any point during their co-op, they may need to complete an RMM-801 if the destination is listed as L2, L3, or L4 for any travel or health advisories. Completed forms may be sent to engcar@mcmaster.ca to be uploaded to the student’s record.
International Co-op Work Terms
All international co-op work terms that allow students to work remotely from within Canada will be approved, provided that they meet the co-op work term requirements.
Co-op Work Terms Outside of Canada
The McMaster University Risk Management Manual Program: Field Trips, Student Placements, and Research Activity Planning and Approval Program previously restricted students from travel to an L3/L4 country. Such trips can now be considered depending on the risk level and the reason for the risk.
We are considering work terms that require students to travel to locations outside of Canada. Please note that in the changing landscape of the pandemic, we cannot guarantee the University will approve the co-op. We will inform you once we have received final approval following a petition submission.
We have two processes in place for students who will be traveling to complete a work term:
Process 1: International Students Working Outside of Canada
All policies will be reviewed and altered as required as new information and instructions are received from Public Health, IRCC, and provincial and federal governments.
How to Request Consideration for Approval of an International Co-op Work Term:
- Log into OSCARplus and go to ‘My Forms’
- Click on the circle with the 3 dots in the bottom right corner
- Select ‘Submit a Form’ and follow the prompts
- Be sure to choose the petition called ‘Petition for Special Consideration – International Work Term Approval – Risk Management & Assessment’
- Include the International Co-op Confirmation Form, a copy of your contract, and a copy of the job description or job posting
- Note: The signatures on the International Co-op Confirmation Form must be original; typed names will not be accepted.
- Include the 1.200 (Risk Assessment, Acknowledgement, and Waiver)
- Review the Risk Management Manual Program
- Complete and include the RMM-801 form
- Participate in the Student Success Centre’s Pre-Departure Orientation
ECCS will then update the petition in OSCARplus and inform you of the decision. You may check the status of your petition at any time by going back to ‘My Forms’ in your main dashboard on OSCARplus. Please allow for 7-10 business days for your petition to be reviewed.”
Process 2: Domestic Students Wishing to Work Outside of Canada
All policies will be reviewed and altered as required as new information and instructions are received from Public Health, IRCC, and provincial and federal governments.” Under this line, add a sub-header similar to the one in the process for international students that reads “How to Request Consideration for Approval of an International Co-op Work Term:
- Log into OSCARplus and go to ‘My Forms’
- Click on the circle with the 3 dots in the bottom right corner
- Select ‘Submit a Form’ and follow the prompts
- Be sure to choose the petition called ‘Domestic Student International Co-op Work Term’
- Include your completed International Co-op Confirmation Form, a copy of your contract, and a copy of the job description or job posting
- Note: The signatures on the International Co-op Confirmation Form must be original; typed names will not be accepted.
- Review the Risk Management Manual Program
- Include your completed RMM-801 form
- Include your Participant Waiver Agreement
- Participate in the Student Success Centre’s Pre-Departure Orientation
ECCS will then update the petition in OSCARplus and inform you of the decision. You may check the status of your petition at any time by going back to ‘My Forms’ in your main dashboard on OSCARplus. Please allow for 7-10 business days for your petition to be reviewed.”
