Occupational and Public Health & Safety Co-op - Summer Semester
Experience scope
Categories
Public health Law and policySkills
data analysis research communication occupational health and safety public healthLooking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on students from Ryerson University in the School of Occupational and Public Health to be your virtual co-op students/ interns, in a project-based experience. Co-op students will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.
Students in these programs are poised to succeed in the integrated work areas of: injury and disease prevention in the workplace by anticipating, evaluating and controlling physical, biological, chemical and other hazards.
Students are required to complete 350-420 hours of placement between May to August.
Our students are looking for exclusively paid co-op placements. As such, please only request to work with this program if your organization is able to offer paid opportunities.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, student placements will only occur virtually.
Learners
Deliverables will vary depending on the scope of the internship. However, these deliverables must be discussed and agreed upon prior to the start of the internship.
Project Examples
Requirements
Students can complete a substantial project for your organization over the placement period. We suggest providing a starting project, but as the placement goes on there may be other duties or projects the student is asked to complete as well. Providing a central project creates structure for the internship, and gives the student (and company) a tangible goal.
Project examples/co-op positions that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Health & Safety Co-op Student
- Food Safety, Quality Assurance Co-op Student
- Health, Safety & Environmental Co-op Student
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide a dedicated contact who will act as the student's primary supervisor over the duration of the virtual placement. A secondary contact should be provided as a backup.
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the Co-op Program Specialist/instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit.
Provide ongoing support and mentorship to students throughout the internship. Students will interact virtually with their primary contact no less than once a week.
Be able to complete a Co-op employer evaluation form and provide the student with constructive feedback on their work performance.