There are a variety of wage subsidies and tax credits available to employers who hire WIL students. Contact our team to explore the right funding option for your organization.
Work-Integrated Learning
Seneca Funding Opportunities
Post a WIL Job
To post a job, visit the Seneca Works Career Portal and register for an account or log in. Upload your posting. If you have any questions, email the Seneca Works team.
Contact Us
416.764.0343 EmployerPartners@senecapolytechnic.ca
If you are a student, visit The Service Hub.
Critical Recruitment Dates
Fall 2026 Postings for Winter 2027 WIL Jobs
| WIL job board goes live2 | September 17, 2026 |
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| Earliest WIL job closing date3 | September 27, 2026 |
| Application bundles sent4 | September 28, 2026 |
| First date of interviews5 | September 30, 2026 |
| Last date to post a Winter 2027 WIL job | December 17, 2026 |
| Last date for employers to offer a Winter 2027 WIL job to WIL students | January 20, 2027 |
| Winter 2027 work term dates | January 11 to April 23, 2027 |
Winter 2027 Postings for May 2027 Term WIL Jobs
| WIL job board goes live2 | January 20, 2027 |
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| Earliest WIL job closing date3 | January 31, 2027 |
| Application bundles sent4 | February 1, 2027 |
| First date of interviews5 | February 3, 2027 |
| Last date to post a May 2027 WIL job | April 26, 2027 |
| Last date for employers to offer a May 2027 WIL job to WIL students | May 19, 2027 |
| May 2027 work term dates | May 10, 2027 to August 20, 2027 |
Notes:
1 Only select WIL programs are currently accepting WIL job postings for the May 2027 Term – please email us for more information.
2 “WIL job board goes live” refers to the first date that WIL students will be able to view WIL jobs and begin applying to them.
3 “Earliest WIL job closing date” refers to the earliest date that we recommend employers set their application deadlines for WIL jobs – this is to give WIL students enough time to view your WIL job(s) and apply. The WIL job board remains open all term for students to view and apply to WIL jobs, until the last date to offer a WIL job.
4 “Application bundles sent” refers to the first round of student application bundles that will be sent to employers posting WIL jobs. Application bundles are always sent to employers the day after their WIL job closes, if the employer has indicated they would like to receive student application bundles.
5 “First date of interviews” refers to the earliest date employers may begin interviewing WIL student applicants if you would like us to schedule the interview(s) for you. Please remember that we require at least two business days’ notice to schedule interviews.
Important: We recommend employers allot themselves approximately two weeks of time to post their WIL job(s), review applicants, interview candidates and offer a role to student(s).
Frequently Asked Questions
While the Winter work term runs from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, there is flexibility with job start and end dates as long as students meet their minimum work hour requirements. An earlier start date can be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please confirm with your WIL Co-ordinator.
Please contact your WIL Co-ordinator to initiate the process for changing work locations. The approval process to change a student from remote to on-site work can take between seven to 14 days.
Yes. You must adhere to Seneca’s Conflict of Interest Policy that includes providing a copy of your job posting to the Associate Director, Compliance, for approval prior to posting the position for student viewing.
Yes, there are a number of government-funded options to support the hiring of WIL students. Please refer to Funding Opportunities for more information.
As of April 1, 2026 a co-op work permit is no longer required for experiential learning activities. Students can now use the on-campus work authorization printed on their study permit stating ‘may accept employment on campus’ to participate in student work placements essential to their program. Learn more about IRCC co-op work permit requirement.
Those completing a work placement in vulnerable sectors (childcare, healthcare and senior services) will require an immigration medical exam. This exam must be completed before submitting the study permit application in order to receive the correct authorizations.
Students may require a co-op letter when extending a study permit to ensure the correct work conditions are printed on their study permit before completing their required co-op or work term.
International students must maintain full-time status (unless enrolled in the last term of studies) and the work placement must be 50% or less of their program.
They are expected to have health insurance for the duration of their co-op work term. Health insurance is charged every Fall term and if the co-op work term is in the Fall, international students are required to pay international insurance fees to ensure continued coverage.
Students can still work off campus up to 24 hours a week using the off-campus work condition of their study permit, in addition to their work placement.
Students can refer to Frequently Asked Questions for information pertaining to the temporary work rules for international students and the resource tool to understand off-campus working hours or connect with our Immigration Specialist team through The Service Hub for support.
Effective Fall 2025, all WIL programs require that WIL students complete a minimum of 420 hours* for their WIL opportunity.
As a general guideline, this typically equates to approximately 12 weeks of full-time work (e.g., 35 hours/week). However, we recognize that work schedules may vary. Employers are encouraged to work with their WIL Co-ordinator to ensure the student's experience meets the required hours. Please contact your WIL Co-ordinator for more details.
*Exception: The OPTC program requires a minimum of 500 hours.
Seneca Works accepts unpaid WIL positions; however, any unpaid WIL position cannot exceed a student's minimum required hours for their WIL program. Effective Fall 2025, most work terms require 420 hours for their WIL opportunity however, requirements may vary by program. If you have questions about the total hours, please contact your WIL Co-ordinator.
All employers posting unpaid positions are required to have a signed Affiliation Agreement in place. Please note that the agreement must be executed by an authorized signing authority from your organization. If you do not have signing authority, please ensure you obtain the contact information of the appropriate signing authority, as this information will be required.