Upon acceptance into your program’s co-op or work term option, you must accept the following terms and conditions (as part of the Hired portal’s co-op module) to access job postings and support from your co-op coordinator.

Upon acceptance, and throughout my entire participation in the co-op / work term option, I agree:

• to conduct myself in a professional and ethical manner through the application and hiring process, as well as on the job;
• to maintain the academic standards required of my program to be eligible for my work term(s) and to meet all requirements for dates and hours of employment
• that work term employment is not guaranteed and that I am responsible for securing my own work term employment (with the support of my co-op coordinator); and,
• that College staff may contact me through personal email and/or cell phone if required. I am responsible for ensuring that my contact information is accurate on MyDC and regularly checking my DC Mail email account and responding within 1 business day.

During my co-op/work term Job Search Term, I agree/ acknowledge:

• that I am responsible for following all college policies, co-op student manual, and employer requirements including but not limited to out-of-province travel, criminal background checks, driver’s license, and housing /commuting requirements;
• that the College is under no obligation to approve positions that do not meet the requirements of a work term;
• to ensure that I have no relation to my direct supervisor; and,
• that once I have accepted a work term position, I will create a new work term record in the Hired Co-operative Education module and submit the record for approval. Once approved, I will stop my job search and commit to completing that work term, as agreed, in its entirety.

During my Work Term, I agree to:

• advise my employer of any concerns or problems with work tasks and connect with my co-op coordinator about any issues that cannot be resolved directly; and,
• notify my co-op coordinator of any significant changes to my employment (e.g., change of supervisor, major change to job responsibilities, etc.). Leaving the work term early (i.e., quitting or being asked to leave the position by the employer or College) may result in an unsuccessful work term and may be reflected on my transcript.

By participating in co-op, I understand that personal information of co-op students may be exchanged with employers, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, funding agencies, or other government agencies as required for assisting students in obtaining and completing work experience and WIL employers in obtaining related wage subsidies. This includes but is not limited to academic eligibility and proof of enrolment.

I have read and agreed to the above terms and conditions. I understand that the College reserves the right to take appropriate action, including withdrawing me from the co-op program, if I do not adhere to the above terms and conditions, as well as all Durham College policies, including policy ADMIN-248: Student Conduct. If I have any questions about this agreement, I will discuss them with my co-op coordinator.