Context
Spring 2021 term: WARG attempted to hire co-ops for the term. However, in the absence of such a guide, the process took much longer than expected. While successful, many questions could’ve been answered had this document existed…
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The co-op supervisor needs to be
a 3rd or 4th-year student
On a school term or has an employer on campus
Note: Spring 2021, WARG got approval despite having a supervisor who was on co-op that wasn’t employed by the University. This was likely because the role at the time was fully remote.
The safety captain needs to be
Someone with the ability to access the bay. Nothing really special here.
Once you’ve found the co-op supervisor & safety captain, they will need to complete the following courses that can be found on LEARN, alongside the team lead: (Do these ahead of time!)
Employee Safety Orientation
Workplace Violence Awareness
WHMIS 2015 for Employees
Laboratory Safety
Supervisor Safety Awareness Training
ENG student Machine shop card/training
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Post the positions to Waterlooworks off of the Faculty Advisors' account. You can do the hiring in there, and in general act as an employer.
WARG so far has only hired in the direct-offer period, meaning all we had to do to hire a co-op was message someone from CECA that the position had been filled and attach the name & student number. This might vary.
Step 5: Paperwork Phase
DO NOT IGNORE THIS PHASE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IF YOU HAVE HIRED A CO-OP
You need to submit the co-op information form within 2 weeks of hiring the co-op.
Note that the form has various requirements that need to be completed, including safety training.
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