The Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering at U of T is committed to developing the ‘whole engineer’. We ensure our students have the technical skills and training in workplace dynamics, so they can impact your organization.
Fill your short-term or long-term needs and boost productivity.
Hire U of T Engineering Professional Experience Year (PEY) Co-op students.
Choose a co-op student from 9 Engineering programs
With 9 Engineering programs, and over 1,500 students registered in our PEY co-op program, U of T makes it easy to source a co-op student that will be the ideal fit with your organization’s specific needs.
Employers can get access to Engineering students from the following disciplines and more:
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical & Computer
- Industrial
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Mineral
Our co-op students are available to work all year round
U of T’s PEY Co-op program is flexible and offers varied work term lengths and start dates. Choose the co-op work term length and hiring timeline that best suits your requirements.
Work term lengths:
- 4-month work terms stating in May
- 12-month work terms starting in May and September
- 16-month work terms starting in May
Save time with our streamlined recruiting process
We know you’re busy, so when you contact U of T about hiring a co-op student, we pair you with one of our employer relations officers.
They will assist you through every step of the recruiting and hiring process, making it simple and easy to hire the best co-op student for your needs.
Our Engineering co-op students arrive workplace ready
- Four years of continuous preparation & mentoring
- Rigorous technical training
- Instruction in workplace dynamics
The Professional Experience Year (PEY) Co-op Program is managed by the Engineering Career Centre at U of T. This program prepares engineering students for the world of work from their first year all the way to their final year of studies.
Learning activities centered around career preparation and workplace readiness, including rigorous technical training, ensure the co-op student you hire is ready and able to contribute to your organization.
Let’s connect to begin the 3-Step Hiring Process
1
Explore Your Options
Together we discuss your hiring needs, work term lengths, start dates and opportunities for potential wage subsidy funding.
2
Review & Hire
With 100+ academic programs, U of T provides you with an extensive pool of co-op talent to choose from.
3
Onboard & Work Term
Your U of T Co-op student is introduced to your company culture, processes, protocols and begins their work term.
U of T Co-op provides support through every stage
“As the PEY Co-op lead for Zebra, I am continually impressed by the calibre of PEY Co-op students that come through our doors year after year. I am proud to partner with the PEY Co-op program and with the excellent staff at the PEY Co-op management office.”
Coby Segall, Engineering Director – Robotics and Machine Vision, Zebra Technologies
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