Information for employers
Hire a UNB co-op student
Our students are ambitious, competent and eager to apply their knowledge in a professional work environment. They understand the importance of gaining valuable hands-on industry experience and are highly motivated to learn from leaders in their fields of study.
If you need additional help with projects, hope to vet prospective full-time employees, or simply wish to share your expertise and guidance with the next generation, hiring a UNB co-op student is the right choice.
Work terms
Our engineering and science co-op students are eligible to do 4-, 8-, 12- or 16-month work terms, depending on where they are in their studies and their particular program.
These work terms start at the beginning of May, September or January.
Our job bank opens four months before the work term begins.
For example:
- Early September ― January work term
- Early January ― May work term
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Early May ― September work term
There is no deadline for posting a job. However, more students are available to apply the earlier you post your co-op positions. Hiring can continue up until the start of the work term, and each 4-month work term must be a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 16 weeks of full-time discipline-related employment.
We do not participate in the rank and match system.
How do I get started?
All UNB co-op programs use an online platform called ExperienceUNB to manage the day-to-day operations of the programs.
With ExperienceUNB you (employers) can create an account and sign-on to post job opportunities. This intuitive system allows you to accept and bundle applications or students can apply for your positions directly through your website.
The co-op team can also arrange interviews (video/phone) or provide space on campus for in-person interviews. We are here to facilitate the entire process to make it a positive, mutually beneficial experience!
What are your responsibilities?
We conduct on-site and online check-ins to meet with students and supervisors. At the end of 4-month work terms, or every 4 months in longer work terms, an evaluation needs to be completed by the supervisor and reviewed with the student. The evaluation is completed electronically through ExperienceUNB. Please keep your email information up to date with EUNB to avoid evaluations ending up in the spam or junk file. We don't want you to miss anything important.
Andrew Mutch, B.Sc Mechanical Engineering, Class of ’86
The co-op program is a win for everyone involved. For Michelin, we get the opportunity to work with students with fresh ideas and the latest skills to help us solve real challenges, and find new talent that matches our needs. Engineering students receive real life experience and hands-on training which helps them better understand the field and help advance their careers. Finally, it helps universities stay close to the needs and challenges faced by the companies that will be employing their graduates. It’s a win-win-win for everyone!
Develop your brand awareness on campus
We encourage you to participate in events on campus or online as much as possible to increase your visibility with our students and faculty. The more they know about you, the more excited they are about working with you.
For more information or support, contact engg.parnterships@unb.ca.
