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. For Winter and Spring 2022, co-op work terms must be a minimum of 12-weeks in length and at least 420 hours over the duration of the term.
International Co-op Work Terms – As of July 26, 2021
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. If you're searching for a Winter or Spring 2022 co-op job, the last day to start work to receive co-op credit is March 7, 2022, for an 8-week work term.
Co-op Work Terms Outside of Canada
The Global Affairs Canada Level 3 (L3) advisory covers all travel restrictions as outlined in the McMaster University Risk Management Manual Program: Field Trips, Student Placements and Research Activity Planning and Approval Program. This policy restricts students from travel to an L3/L4 country. Such trips can now be considered depending on the risk level.
We are now in a position to consider approving any international co-op work term for the Winter and Spring 2022 term, which requires students to travel to locations outside of Canada. Please note that in the changing landscape of the pandemic, we cannot guarantee if the university will approve the co-op. We will inform you once we have received final approval following a petition submission.
We now have two processes, see each process below and follow SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS for that process.
Process 1: International Students Working Outside of Canada
International Students Working Outside of Canada:
The Faculty of Engineering may recognize international co-op experiences for students currently residing abroad who cannot travel back to Canada for the start of term. Co-op work term credit may be considered for your work term abroad; this applies to all individuals, regardless of citizenship. Students will be required to submit a Petition for Special Consideration – International Co-op Work Term Approval – Risk Management & Assessment on Oscarplus Forms. Each international co-op work term will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure our students' health and safety and meet all academic requirements.
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
Complete the Petition for Special Consideration – International Co-op Work Term Approval – Risk Management & Assessment. Located under Oscarplus Forms
NOTE: On page 2 of the International Co-op Confirmation Form, the signatures required must be original; typed names will not be accepted.
Process 2: Domestic Students Wishing to Work Outside of Canada
- Student reviews Risk Management Manual Program
- Submit Petition for Special Consideration - Domestic Student International Co-op Work Term on OscarPlus follow the upload requirements for each section.
- The Student Placement Approval Form 2021 Package (3) forms
- Student Placement Approval Form - ECCS will obtain for you all required signatures, Supervisor, Chair, Dean and Provost.
- Statement of Responsibilities Checklist
- Declaration of Health Status
- Participant Waiver Agreement
- Upload: proof of TWO Covid vaccinations prior to departure
- International Co-op Work Term Confirmation Form
- Job Description
- Co-op Job Offer
Next Steps: ECCS will update the OscarPlus petition form and inform you whether your petition has been cleared to move to the next level of approval, or further discussion is required.
All Students will be notified within 7-10 business days if their co-op work term has been approved, denied, or further consideration is required.
