Connect with top student talent through the LA&PS Co-op Program. Hiring a LA&PS student allows companies to build their talent pipeline and benefit from fresh student perspectives.
The incredible breadth and diversity of the Faculty’s academic programming is preparing tomorrow’s top talent with the skills employers are looking for. With more than 90 undergraduate degree and certificate programs offered through LA&PS, we’re sure to find you the right candidate to fit your organization.
At a Glance
Positions may be 4, 8, 12 or 16 months in length.
We accept full-time (35 - 40 hours/week) positions.
Work terms typically begin in September, January or May.
Positions are posted one term in advance of the desired start date.
Diverse Talent
Employer partners are encouraged to explore our student talent across multiple academic disciplines. We are seeking positions for students that are broadly categorized under the following fields:
Liberal Arts
Our social science and humanities students can offer the type of critical thinking, cross-cultural awareness, flexibility, and communication skills that are essential for success in our rapidly changing workforce. Open your mind and let the liberal arts help shape the future of your business.
Accounting
Our accounting students can provide specialized knowledge in income taxation, finance, auditing, and managerial accounting. The program prepares students for the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Business & Public Administration
Offering one of the largest business programs in the country, our Faculty boasts a wide range of business and management streams and an equally diverse pool of student talent to help enhance your business.
Human Resources Management
Tap into the talent of Canada’s leading School of Human Resources Management and hire a student to support the people and culture side of your business.
Technology
Our information technology students are trained to plan, design, build and administer information systems, and are ready to help you customize and integrate the latest technologies to meet your users’ needs.
Continuous Recruitment
You can hire students year-round on a full-time basis, for a term that suits your needs, from 4 to 16 months.
Summer
(May - August)
Job posting submissions begin as early as 2nd week of January until April. The peak recruitment period (interviews and offers) runs from January to March.
Fall
(September - December)
Job posting submissions begin as early as 2nd week of May until August. The peak recruitment period (interviews and offers) runs from May to July.
Winter
(January - April)
Job posting submissions begin as early as 2nd week of September until December. The peak recruitment period (interviews and offers) runs from September to November.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to hire?
Email your posting to the LA&PS Co-op team at lapscoop@yorku.ca. We will post the jobs for you, and after the deadline, you'll be sent the applications.
Submit
We can facilitate the uploading of your job postings to our client management portal, just send us the details.
Interview
When the posting closes we will email you a student application bundle to review & select which candidates get interviews.
Offer
After you select the best candidate for the job, send us your job offer and we’ll coordinate any paperwork needed with the student.
What are Other Employers Saying?
Through our collaboration with the LA&PS York Co-op Program, Second Bind Inc has witnessed the transformation of aspiring professionals into confident and skilled individuals. This partnership has not only provided invaluable experience but has also fostered a community of growth and innovation. We highly recommend this program to any individual seeking to embark on a journey of personal and professional development.
— Darren Fisher
Second Bind
The LA&PS York Co-op Program has been very easy and great partner to work along with to ensure a great co-op program for students. I highly recommend this program for any employer as they provide you support through the entire process.
— Niki Tavakkoli
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
As a supervisor overseeing interns from the LA&PS York Co-op Program at York University, I can attest to the exceptional caliber of students we've had the pleasure of working with. Their enthusiasm, creativity, and eagerness to learn have greatly contributed to the success of our marketing department. Through their dedication and hard work, they've brought fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our projects, helping us achieve our goals more effectively. I highly recommend the York LA&PS Co-op Program to any organization seeking talented and driven interns who can make a significant impact.
— Noor Haq
ventureLAB Innovation Centre
Our experience with the LA&PS York Co-op Program has been wonderful, and I would highly recommend the program to other employers. The student we selected as our intern easily grasped our job requirements and proved to be an invaluable asset to our team. In addition, we were able to provide the student with real life, on the job training on a variety of systems, and cross-functional collaboration to build the student's leadership skills. Throughout the program, LA&PS has checkpoints - with the student intern, and with the hiring manager, on feedback on the student's progress and performance, as well as to help mentor the student if required.
— Gurunath Pai
Celestica
The LA&PS York Co-op Program is an excellent program that provides top students who are well-prepared and ready to to make an impact in any workplace!
— Vlora Muslimi
TD Bank Financial Group