Work Term Information Co-op office (Paula Costello) Employment (jobs available, company search, work term completion) Information for architecture employers Student portfolios BEDS work term requirements Before the work term: 1. Submit a signed BEDS co-op agreement to Paula Costello. 2. Register for ARCH 8892 in the fall term. 3. Read the ARCH 8892 course outline and BEDS work book assignment. 4. To begin your job search, refer to the job postings distributed by the Co-op Office or posted on the Employment pages. You may send a digital portfolio to Paula Costello, to be uploaded to the student portfolios web page. During the work term: 5. Submit a work term information form to Paula Costello within a week after obtaining a job, to confirm that your job is approved by the School. 6. Complete at least 500 hours of approved work experience in no less than 12 weeks. 7. If you have a question about the BEDS work book assignment, contact Roly Hudson: r.hudson@dal.ca or 902-494-6135. 8. Download an employer's evaluation form, fill in the overview on the back page, and have your employer complete the rest of the form. After the work term: 9. Submit your work book assignment and employer's evaluation form to the Architecture office on the first day of the B5 term: Wednesday, January 4, 2012, 4:00 p.m. 10. Do a work term presentation during the second week of the B5 term. MArch work term requirements Before the work term: 1. Submit a signed MArch co-op agreement to Paula Costello. 2. Register for ARCH 5308 (winter) and ARCH 5309 (summer). 3. Download the ARCH 5308-5309 course outline and MArch work book assignment. 4. To begin your job search, refer to the job postings distributed by the Co-op Office or posted on the Employment pages. You may send a digital portfolio to Paula Costello, to be uploaded to the student portfolios web page. During the work term: 5. Submit a work term information form to Paula Costello within a week after obtaining a job, to confirm that your job is approved by the School. 6. Complete at least 1000 hours of approved work experience in no less than 24 weeks. 7. If you have a question about the MArch work book assignment, contact Brian Lilley: brian.lilley@dal.ca or 902-494-1661. 8. Download an employer's evaluation form, fill in the overview on the back page, and have your employer complete the rest of the form. After the work term: 9. Submit your work book assignment and employer's evaluation form to the Architecture office by Monday, September 10, 2012, 4:00 p.m. 10. Do a work term presentation early in the M5 term. Additional links AIA Career Center : American Institute of Architects site for those seeking employment or seeking to hire employees. Career Tips : A comprehensive guide to career prospects, job opportunities and immigration rules across the globe. Citizenship and Immigration Canada : Information for International students in co-op and internship programs Dalhousie's Career Services Centre : Career Advisors, on-line services and resources, employer information sessions, on-campus interviews, events, online job postings and more will help students and alumni to prepare for, research and connect to part-time, summer, volunteer and full-time opportunities. DFAIT : Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada International Youth Programs describes reciprocal temporary work permits with close to 40 countries for Canadians between the ages of 18 and 35. Hong Kong Institute of Architects : Job postings for young architects. International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) : This exchange program also facilitates permits for students who find their own positions. Price of Travel : Make a budget at a glance for over 100 cities worldwide. RAIC Careers Online : Search for architecture-related jobs across Canada. RIBA Appointments : Royal Institute of British Architects job site for employers and employees. The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland : Recruitment site for all architectural and support staff. Student Work Abroad Program : Facilitates work permits in Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Africa, United States. Study / Work International Fund (SWIF) : Program to financially assist students who may wish to satisfy part of their Dalhousie degree requirement through study or work outside Canada. World Architects : Profiles architects, reviews projects, lists events and posts jobs (including internships) in 14 countries. World Architecture News