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Co-op Coordinator Nancy Bepple presents Natascha Hedrich (right) with the 2011 Co-op Student of the Year award. 

 
The Career Education Department is moving to a new co-op job posting system (TRU Symplicity). Effective DECEMBER 2, 2011, all co-op job postings will be moved to the new system. Moodle will no longer be used to access co-op jobs.

Co-op job posting site: (Secure access for TRU co-op students only) tru-csm.symplicity.com

  • One stop career shopping (access to co-op jobs, permanent, full-time, and seasonal positions)
  • Streamlined job application process
  • Increased search capability
  • Document storage so that you can track your application activities
  • Make appointments with your co-op coordinator online
  • Upload documents to store on your private account
  • Works best with Mozilla Firefox or Chrome (not as compatible with Internet Explorer)
How to get started:
If you are a returning co-op student, you should have received an email with your temporary password. If you do not have this password, you must visit the Career Education Department (OM1712) to have your password reset.

If you are new to co-op in September 2011, we have been working to register you into the system. If you have not received a password yet, you must visit the Career Education Department (OM1712) to have your password reset or to register as a new user.


If you have any questions at all regarding this new system, please visit us in Old Main 1712.

Currently over 300 TRU students participate in the Co-op Education Program (Co-op). Co-op is a for-credit course that combines on-campus study with off-campus paid work experience. This program allows students to apply knowledge and skills developed in the classroom to the practical work environment, enhancing both the academic and employment portions of their university career.

Students enter Co-op at various points in their education depending on their area of study. They participate in 4, 8 or 12 month work terms and work on a full time, paid basis. Work terms begin in September, January and May. 

A first for BC Universities - Students are now able to count their Work Terms as elective credit. (Depending on the program, students can earn from 3-6 elective credits towards their graduation requirements).

Applications are currently being accepted for some Co-op programs, please check in Old Main 1712 or speak with a Co-op Coordinator for specific details before applying. The next intake will be April 2012.

Apply Today!

Students have access to a variety of Co-op programs depending on their area of study. They can work as account analysts, research assistants, geology field assistants, programmers, and junior biologists, just to name a few.