Overview

Audience: Co-op applicants.

This document is intended to be shared externally to give context to those interested in doing a co-op with WARG. This summarizes the process from an external perspective and intended to be sent by WARG to those interested in our co-op program.

Expectations

From you

As a WARG co-op, you are a member and have the same expectations as any other member: Expectations of Members

With the following changes to time commitment:

• The position is full time, but your working hours are flexible

• Location is in person or hybrid (on site at least 1 time per week)

  • Remote co-op is not currently supported by WARG

• You are expected to attend WARG meetings (1-2 times per week)

  • WARG meetings are typically held during the evening

• You are expected to participate in flight tests relevant to your project (variable, typically 1-2 times per month)

  • Flight tests are typically 1 entire day during a weekend

• You are expected to attend syncs with your mentor (daily, at least 30 minutes)

  • Your mentor organizes this with you

From WARG

This is what WARG commits to co-op:

• Several projects are roadmapped in advance so that you have a guide for measuring progress

  • You have the option of selecting and switching between projects at any time

    • You can also propose a completely new project; consult with your mentor and/or subteam leads

  • Projects from previous co-ops:

    • Co-op Job Descriptions

    • TODO Past presentations

• You are mentored by an experienced member who provides support and is on site

  • Daily scheduled syncs of at least 30 minutes

  • Onboarding, guidance, coordination

• Opportunity to interact with other projects and members

  • Don’t be afraid to participate!

Application and selection process

Timeline:

1. WARG posts exclusively on WaterlooWorks (WW), when allowed to do so by UW, and advertizes this position on Discord servers related to UW

   1. This is typically quite late, around cycle 4-5

   2. Previous postings: Co-op Job Descriptions

2. After the postings close, the applications are collected for review by WARG leadership and co-op hiring coordinators

   1. Submissions are only accessible to WARG leadership and co-op hiring coordinators

3. Interviewees are selected and interview requests are sent by email TODO Is this accurate?

   1. Typically a few days after postings close

      1. If you are not contacted within a week TODO, it is unlikely that you will be selected for interview

4. Interviews are conducted

   1. TODO 30 minutes?

5. Offer selection is made and interviewees are informed

   1. WW rankings or direct offer

WIP

TODO move this stuff to another doc

WARG Requirements

• Mentors must be experienced team members

• Co-ops must be interviewed by more than a single WARG member before an offer can be extended.

• Co-op must be interested in learning about the topic covered

• Must be a university of Waterloo student and on a co-op term during the duration of your WARG co-op.

SDC Requirements

• https://uwaterloo.ca/sedra-student-design-centre/current-teams  "HIRING A COOP STUDENT"

• We are not required to submit Co-op Information Form as of S24.

• https://uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/supports-and-resources/co-op-rights-and-responsibilities

  • rquired hours and days (include in commitments section too …)

• Post when given go ahead from sdc

• post on waterloo works

• More than two positions must be approved on case by case basis by SDC. WARG is frequently able to exceed this because of our history of good co-op experiences.

Hiring Process

post in the last cycle when sdc gives us permission to.

We will hold onto all submitted resume’s in our Onedrive so leads can access it.