Key Dates
The recruitment cycle for co-op students begins one semester before their scheduled work term.
Employers are able to post positions any time throughout each recruitment cycle – earlier is best, however, to access the largest candidate pool!
| Recruitment Cycle | WINTER 2026 | SUMMER 2026 | FALL 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job posting period | August 2025 – December 2025 | December 2025 – May 2026 | April – August 2026 |
| Students begin applying to jobs* | September 1, 2025 | January 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Earliest date for employers to receive resumes | September 17, 2025 | January 14, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Interview scheduling begins | September 18, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Extending job offers begins** | September 18, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Work term start date*** | January 5, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| Work term end date*** | April 24, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
* Each co-op recruitment cycle, positions are posted and job offers are made on a continuous basis throughout the term. Typically, jobs are posted for 4-5 days. Resumes are available to employers immediately after the job has closed.
**Job offers are presented to students by the Co-op Office on behalf of employers.
***Start and end dates are flexible. To meet co-op requirements students must be employed for 16 weeks. Individual start and end dates can be negotiated with the student.