{"id":2132,"date":"2022-12-05T11:33:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/employers\/?page_id=2132"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:23:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T15:23:40","slug":"co-op-job-description-outline","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/employers\/hire-co-op\/need-more-information\/hiring-process\/co-op-job-description-outline\/","title":{"rendered":"Co-op Job Description Outline"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How to write a successful co-op job description to post on CUHire.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JOB OVERVIEW<\/td><\/tr>
Job Title<\/strong><\/td>An accurate job title will help you receive more applicants.

Tip:<\/strong> Try removing terminology such as \u201cco-op\u201d and \u201cstudent\u201d from your job title to foster a sense of empowerment in the position and stimulate higher levels of participation and contribution from your successful candidate!<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Organization & Department<\/strong><\/td>Insert organization and department.<\/td><\/tr>
Location<\/strong><\/td>Include whether the position is remote, on-site, or hybrid and include address for on-site work.

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JOB SUMMARY<\/td><\/tr>
The next generation of talent look for jobs that align with their values and provide purposeful work \u2013 increase the success of your job posting by following these 5 steps:

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  1. Showcase why the role is important and the value it brings to your organization or team.<\/li>\n
  2.  Celebrate your organization\u2019s culture and the positive impacts you make on your community.<\/li>\n
  3.  Highlight any additional learning benefits or opportunities for professional\/skill development or student bridging so the applicant can see how the position will benefit them.<\/li>\n
  4.  Reference Carleton\u2019s 10 Career Competencies<\/a> in your job posting \u2013 this will help applicants make connections to their academics and career path.<\/li>\n
  5.  Make the right<\/strong> first impression \u2013 the tone, language, and details that are included or excluded in your posting will demonstrate your organization\u2019s values and culture, and help promote your opportunity!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n


    \n<\/em>Tip: <\/strong>Websites such as     TalVista<\/a> and Gender Decoder<\/a> can help you optimize your job descriptions for greater inclusion and reduce bias in your hiring process \u2013 quickly check if your job description has any subtle linguistic gender-coding or problematic words that may have a discouraging effect on woman, racialized, neurodivergent or other unrepresented applicants in your candidate pool.<\/p>\n

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES<\/td><\/tr>
Providing clear details about the role will help you get the right <\/strong>candidates!

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Tip:<\/strong> Being transparent about what the key duties and responsibilities are for the role will clarify expectations, help applicants prepare for the interview process, and promote self-efficacy in your successful candidate \u2013  \u201cI know what to do and how to do it!\u201d<\/p>\n

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REQUIRED SKILLS<\/td><\/tr>
Highlight the skills applicants need to succeed in the role or that may give them an edge in your workplace.

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Tip:<\/strong> Including the desired non-cognitive skills\/personality traits in your job posting, i.e. motivated, conscientious, dependable, self-disciplined, flexible, etc, can positively impact on your success of finding the right talent for your role, organization and culture.  \u201cHire for personality, train for skill!\u201d<\/p>\n

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/td><\/tr>
Compensation & Benefits<\/strong><\/td>Include the salary, or a salary range, to help attract the right applicants. (Co-op students seek fair and competitive wages \u2013 click here<\/a> to view our 2021 Salary Survey)

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Tip:<\/strong> Research shows job descriptions that reference company culture get more applicants \u2013 be sure to celebrate any unique perks, additional benefits and\/or wellness initiatives at your organization!<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be happy to learn that all of Carleton\u2019s co-op programs are tax credit -eligible (available to eligible Employers in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba).  You may also qualify for additional funding or subsidies to assist with the cost of hiring Co-op students.  Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Other Requirements<\/strong><\/td>Be sure to include any additional requirements for the role or your organization such as language requirements, citizenship, and\/or a specific type of security clearance.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/td><\/tr>
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion<\/strong><\/td>Applicants want inclusive workplaces so be sure to highlight your organization\u2019s EDI strategy to tap into a wider range of applicants with diverse backgrounds, identities, and skill sets!

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Emphasize your organization\u2019s commitment to EDI by providing concrete examples of current initiatives within your organization and including a clear statement in the job posting about your organization\u2019s commitment to equal employment opportunities and diverse hiring. This way candidates know that their unique skills and experiences will be recognized and welcomed.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Application Details or Instructions<\/strong><\/td>Do you have specific accessibility accommodations or equitable hiring practices for your interview\/recruitment process?  Share them here, along with clear and transparent expectations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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