Reasons to Recruit

Why Employers Choose Laurier Co-op

• Our commitment to personal, responsive service.
• Our bright, versatile and motivated students. 
• Laurier’s strong programs and the academic achievement of its students.
• Hiring co-op students is a cost-effective way to meet hiring needs and evaluate potential staff members.

Service to Employers

• We post job descriptions promptly.
• We give access to applications online.
• We schedule interviews and provide comfortable interview rooms on campus.
• Our commitment to high-quality service continues after hiring; we monitor the satisfaction level of all participants.

What’s expected from employers

• Challenging assignments and projects; sufficient training and supervision.
• Fair compensation; salary guidelines are available at www.wlu.ca/co-op.
• An opportunity for the co-op coordinator to conduct a visit on-site.
• A written evaluation of the student’s performance at the end of the work term.

Employer testimonials

“Co-op students give us the ability to manage special projects and work that is in transition or highly transactional, but which may not be ongoing in nature. We benefit through lower costs and ease of employee management. Laurier provides us with consistently high-quality students who are motivated, dedicated and willing to learn. They have a high energy level which they contribute to the culture of the entire group.”
Jason Kim, OPSS, Specialty, and Wholesale Operations Manager
Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co.

“We at SC Johnson and Son are proud to provide co-op opportunities, and we are extremely pleased with the level of skill and knowledge brought forth by the Laurier Co-op students within the disciplines of finance, marketing and sales.”
Neil Chin, Vice President – Marketing
SC Johnson and Son