Eligibility criteria

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Enrolled in a registered co-op program at a Canadian post-secondary institution, and eligible for a work term during the specified period

Co-op student hiring process  

Step 1: Application

Applications and pre-screening questions are to be completed online. Students must upload proof of enrolment in a co-op program.    

To be considered for employment, candidates must submit an application to each specific competition they are interested in. The City does not accept unsolicited, late, or incomplete applications.

Step 2: Assessment

Applications are reviewed. Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule interviews.   

Step 3: Decision-making and selection

Successful applicants will need to provide copies of the required credentials. A job offer will be issued to the successful applicant once credentials and qualifications are confirmed.

Step 4: Hiring and documentation

Successful applicants will be instructed to accept their offer online and to complete mandatory onboarding.

Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check  

A Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check may be required prior to being hired. If required, this information will be included on the job posting.  
Ottawa residents may visit the Ottawa Police Service website for information on how to apply for a Vulnerable Sector Check or Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check. For residents outside of Ottawa, please visit your local police services. Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.