Central & specialized Placements 

2 CREDITS - SEM 1 & 2 (AM or PM)

Cooperative education placements are available at a number of the GTA health care facilities including many of the major hospitals. TDSB has a partnership at several locations and manages the co-op applications on their behalf.

Most hospital placements require a minimum age: 15 years and in Grade 11 or above and 2 Step TB Proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox by record or blood work, and Dtap (you will require proof of vaccination).

Placement types are not guaranteed. Most require one or 2 interviews after an application, including a resume and cover letter

   TDSB Coordinated Hospitals:

Humber River Hospital: Wilson Site / Reactivation Care Centres/*Church Site /  *Finch Site 

Michael Garron Hospital

St. Joseph’s Health Centre: The Queensway Site / Reactivation Care Centre *Church Site 

Scarborough Health Network (SHN): Scarborough General Hospital / Centenary Hospital / Scarborough Birchmount Hospital (formerly Scarborough Grace Hospital)

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre: Main Campus - 2075 Bayview Avenue / Holland  Centre - 43 Wellesley St. / St. John’s Rehab- 285 Cummer Avenue / Reactivation Centre-200 Church Street (Jane and the 401)-third floor

Trillium Health Partners:  Credit Valley Hospital / Mississauga Hospital / Queensway Health Centre

North York General Hospital: North York General Hospital Main Site /Seniors' Health Centre

University Health Network: Toronto General Hospital / Princess Margaret Hospital / Toronto Western Hospital / Toronto Rehabilitation Hospital

William Osler Health System : Etobicoke General Hospital

Other hospitals with Limited enrollment:

Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids)

Mount Sinai Hospital

2 CREDITS - SEM 1 & 2

Harbord CI has a special partnership with the Krembil Research Institute and their World Community Grid Project,  working with UHN and U of T to offer students placements related to scientific research. World Community Grid (WCG) is a public, high performance computing platform available for open science/open data research that benefits humanity. It is a global, heterogeneous, distributed cloud infrastructure that runs on secure BOINC platform developed at Berkeley. Over the 19+ years of its operation, 814,927 volunteers with more than 7.69 million devices contributed over 2.619 million CPU years towards research on cancer, tuberculosis, COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, microbiome immunity, understanding genomes and protein structure, developing new materials, clean energy, ensuring sustainable water, understanding weather patterns in Africa, and other globally important projects. 

They are able to host approximately 1-2 students per co-op term for the equivalent of a full-time (Monday-Friday) placement, with the potential for expansion based on student skills and interests. 

World Community Grid Co-op Placements 

General Information  

• WCG is able to host approximately 1-2 students per co-op term for the equivalent of a full-time (Monday-Friday) placement, with the potential for expansion based on student skills and interests. 

• Co-op positions may be modified to align with your school’s and WCG’s mutual goals, so please feel free to suggest a student if you believe they would be a good fit for our organization regardless if they match a specific position below. 

• A google form for co-op applications will be included in communications to school staff, allowing for students to upload their resume, cover letter, and relevant portfolios where required. 

Co-op Branches and Position Descriptions 

Communications 

Placement 1: Scientific Writing Intern 

This placement will provide the student with the opportunity to contribute to the World Community Grid’s (WCG) outgoing articles and media to maintain effective bi-directional communication with WCG’s volunteer base and the broader public. To ensure success in this role, it is highly recommended that students have completed grade 9 and 10 science and are pursuing/have completed grade 11 biology (SBI3U). Aspects of this placement may include networking with scientists, independently researching features of specific human genes, and independent reading of external scientific articles. Students may, but are not required to, present a personal writing portfolio as part of the co-op application process. 

Tasks may include: Creation of newsletters, research update articles, and lay summaries to be written about research conducted by WCG and our community partners. 

Expectations:  

• SBI3U in progress or completed 

• Strong written and spoken communication skills 

• Willingness to learn and critically analyze new scientific concepts 

• The ability to work both independently and in a team 

• Interest in humanitarian science 

• Access to a personal device for written work 

Placement 2: Graphic Design Intern 

This placement will be centered around WCG branding and graphic design, and provide the student with the opportunity to contribute to public-facing deliverables of WCG. Interested students will leverage their creative design skills to enhance the WCG brand image, provide ideas for the WCG team and implement feedback on design projects under the supervision of a WCG lab member. Aspects of this placement may include independent use of design software, portfolio-building, and collaborative projects with other communications co-op students. Students may, but are not required to, present a personal design portfolio as part of the co-op application process. 

Tasks may include: Brand book input, creation of digital volunteer accomplishment badges, and formatting/design of WCG communications and web articles. 

Expectations:  

• Background in graphical design-oriented programs, e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, GIMP, Canva 

• Creativity and adaptability to build upon WCG’s graphic design portfolio while maintaining commitment to our personal brand  

• The ability to work both independently and in a team 

• Interest in humanitarian science  

• Access to a personal device for graphical design work 

Data Curation 

Placement 1: Data Curation Intern 

This placement will involve the curation of public datasets and scientific articles for lab use in current projects. Students will be tasked with investigating scholarly research articles and databases to curate quality datasets to be used in analyses by WCG scientists. At minimum, students should have completed SNC2D and actively be taking/planning to take SBI3U/SBI3C. 

Tasks may include: building datasets from public databases (e.g. GEO) to be leveraged for WCG analyses, reading and analyzing research articles. 

Expectations:  

• Willingness to learn how to critically analyze scientific studies and data types 

• Completion of SNC2D and pursuit of SBI3U/SBI3C 

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills  

• The ability to work both independently and in a team 

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel) or Google Suite (Sheets) preferred but not required  

• Access to a personal device for data curation  

Programming 

Placement 1: Web Design Intern 

This placement is a unique opportunity for students to integrate their technical and creative skills to contribute to designing WCG’s website. Students would benefit from prior coding experience in Java to excel in this role, but interest in the work is more important than experience. For their placement, students will be assigned to build a standard web page with a framework that can be replicated across other pages on the website to improve WCG’s brand image. Students will be supported by multiple teams to improve their proficiency in Java and to ensure their work aligns with WCG’s communications goals. Students taking ICS3U/ICS3C concurrently with this placement, or who have completed ICS3U/ICS3C, are preferred. Students may, but are not required to, present a personal portfolio as part of the co-op application process. 

Tasks may include: designing website page frameworks, learning Java for web design, creating and modifying code to produce a live webpage  

Expectations:  

• ICS3U/ICS3C in progress or completed 

• Prior experience in Java preferred 

• Interest in humanitarian science  

• Creativity and adaptability, to improve upon WCG’s website design while maintaining commitment to our personal brand  

• The ability to work both independently and in a team 

• Access to personal device for programming work 

A google form for co-op applications will be included in communications to school staff, allowing for students to upload their resume, cover letter, and relevant portfolios where required. 

2 CREDITS - SEM 1 & 2 (PM) + 1 dual credit

The Be Our Guest Co-op program is an experiential learning program that provides students with opportunities to gain an understanding of the hospitality and tourism field.  Placements include: Hotels, MTCC & Restaurants - Front Desk, Housekeeping, Sales, HR, Spa, Marketing, Management, Kitchen, Event Centre Rotation, Restaurant Reception (placement availability varies from semester to semester)

For more information regarding types of placements see:

Be Our Guest Program Information

Hotel Placements*:

• The Hilton Downtown

• The Hazelton Hotel Yorkville

• The Distillery District

• Le Germain Hotels

• The Royal Sonesta

• Omni King Edwards Hotel

• The Sutton Place

• The Hyatt Regency

• Fairmont Royal York

• King Edward Hotel

• Marriott City Centre

• InterContinental Hotel

• MTCC

*Placement locations change from year to year. New hotel properties are also always being added.

Placements may include (varies by semester):

Human Resources/Front Desk Rotation - half day afternoons

Students will learn hiring practices, onboarding and staff training for half of the placement. The other half will be Front of House learning about reservations, reservation management software, check-in, check-out procedures, hotel occupancy rates and hotel management.

Rooms Division - half day afternoons

Students will learn what is required to get a room ready for a hotel guest including what amenities are common and which are for VIPs. They will also learn about housekeeping management, room turnover, room checks and more.

Sales and Revenue/Reservations - half day afternoons

Position will appeal to a student interested in business studies specifically in sales. Student will learn about what brings revenue into a hotel including guest stays, events, food and beverage sales. Student will learn about the reservation software and customer service related to reservations.

Housekeeping and Laundry Rotation - half day or full day

This position will appeal to students hoping to work in housekeeping at a hotel and ideal for a student looking for part-time work or in grade 12 planning to go into the workforce upon graduation.

The students will work half time in housekeeping learning how to set up a room for guests including how to properly make a bed. A previous student stated: “There is nothing more satisfying than a perfectly made bed!” She was hired as a part-time staff while in grade 11. The other half of the placement will be in laundry. Many hotels no longer have on site laundry facilities so this is a rare opportunity to experience large scale laundry services in a hotel setting.

Concierge and Front Office Rotation - Half day or full day

This position will appeal to students interested in event planning and customer service. 

The students will work half the placement with the Club InterContinental Concierge team (this area is dedicated specifically to business people and VIPs staying on the Club floors). The other half of the placement will be with Front Office which includes: reservations, amenities, front desk and more.

Business Rotation 

On-site or blended model (minimum 3 days per week on site) positions available. Students will learn about the business of running a large event centre. The position will appeal to students interested in business management, HR, and/or event planning.

• Successful candidate will provide support in multiple departments

• This will be a rotational opportunity whereby student will be exposed to different job functions within the Centre such as in Operations, HR, Events & Catering

• Basic computer experience required, good organizational and team work skills

• At least 3 full days availability is ideal (9-4pm working hours), blended model possible  

Kitchen:  

Full-day co-op position which could lead to a full apprenticeship and/or job. MTCC has their own 3 year apprenticeship program. They are also a great company to work for with good pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities.Interested students need to be in 4 credit co-op in semester 2 and ideally in grade 12 to take advantage of further opportunities. If you have an interested student that is not in 4 credit co-op, please let Chun.Siu@tdsb.on.ca know and we will discuss timetable options.
More information:

• Successful candidate will shadow Culinary team and get exposure to basic kitchen helper duties

• It’s an extremely fast paced, high intensity work environment

• Attention to safety is emphasized 

• Basic kitchen experience would be an asset such as knife handling

Applications due: September and December

2 / 4 CREDITS - SEM 1 & 2

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) offers the Business Connect Central Co-op Program, providing students with experiential learning opportunities in various business sectors, including banking, accounting, finance, marketing, and management/operations... This program enables students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, enhancing their skills and understanding of business operations.

Program Highlights:

• Diverse Placements: Students can engage in co-op positions across multiple organizations, including:

• Flexible Credit Options: The program offers various credit structures, including AM & PM sessions or 4-credit co-op placements, accommodating different student schedules and academic requirements.

• Application Process: Students express interest through the TDSB's Experiential Learning Information System (ELIS), followed by interviews and placement matching.

• Applications for semester 1 open in May. Applications for semester 2 open in November.  

Link to Business Connect Site

4 credits sem 2: 3 co-op credits + 2 Dual credits

This program is centred on Truth & Reconciliation Call to Action # 83, with Indigenous & non-Indigenous students & artists undertaking collaborative projects and producing works that contribute to the reconciliation process.

Students will be:

• Building their visual & media arts portfolios while working towards 2 dual credits at Seneca@York  So total of 5 credits

• Receiving support & guidance while working towards 3 co-op credits at UIEC

• Engaging in mentorships from local Indigenous 

• & non-Indigenous artists

• Receiving daily TTC PRESTO cards, access to technology & all required art supplies

4 CREDITS - SEM 1 & 2 

Limited 2 credit options

xoTO Schools is a program between the City of Toronto, the Film Sector, film union NABET 700-M UNIFOR, and TDSB, offering career talks, workshops, and co-op placements. Co-op placement opportunities can range from production management, film festivals to costume design, animation and much more!  The xoTO Schools Co-op Placements Program allows students to explore exciting careers available in the Toronto film, television and digital media industry such as: 

• Set Decoration & Props

• Hair & Make-up 

• Grip 

• Sound & Lighting 

• Construction 

• Scenic Paint 

• Special FX 

• and much more!

Application Process

 • Apply through your school’s Cooperative Education (Co-op) teacher by submitting interested student candidates names into ELIS.

• The program offers a 4-credit Co-op at a screen industry production placement (for semester schools and shifts will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or 4-credit Co-op at a screen industry company office placement (for both semester and non-semester schools). 

• Classes and Co-op placements operate Monday through Friday. 

• In-school classes provide training in WHMIS and Ministry of Labour 4 Step Awareness Program. 

• The Co-op teacher and the Student Outreach Program Manager for xoTO Schools meets with students to discuss progress and ensure success throughout the program. 

Who Can Apply 

• Students who have an interest in the film, television and digital media industry. 

• Students who are at least 16 years old. 

• Students who have at least 16 credits (there is flexibility, please reach out with email to discuss)

• Students who can commit to production shift hours.

xoTO Brochure

Placements-in-person. Application: Semester 1: April/May, Semester 2-October/November

Gr 11: 2 CREDITS Co-op - SEM 2 (PM) + Gr 12: 2 U-Level Credits Sem 1 + 0.5 University credit earned - 10 month commitment

SEE U of T is a program for Toronto-based students. It is a collaboration between TDSB and the University of Toronto, reimagining what is possible for students interested in post-secondary.

https://wdw.utoronto.ca/seeuoft 

Up to 28 TDSB high school students, from designated schools in Toronto, who identify as Black, Indigenous and historically underrepresented each year join this program. Harbord is one of the approved schools in the program.

• Students come to UofT during Grade 11 & 12, for 2 parts of programming Grade 11 – Semester 2 (Co-op Programming): Feb to Jun 

• Grade 12 – Semester 1 (Academic Programming): Sep to Jan

Students will: 

•  Attend their respective high school in the morning 

• Take pre-programming and placement classes with their SEE U Of T Teacher/ respective schools prior to arriving at U of T 

• Travel to U of T St. George during the lunch hour (once U of T programming begins) 

• Participate in SEE U of T in the afternoon (approx. 12:40 PM – 3:15 PM)

BENEFITS:

Earn Credits 4 OSSD credits:   

•  DC03O - Creating Opportunities through Co-op: 2 credits 

•  IDP4U - Interdisciplinary Studies: 2 credits  

Earn a 0.5 U of T credit, with the possibility of transferring it to another post-secondary institution  

Build community. Enhance your skills. Figure out your next steps with a mentor.

There are over 28 positions available, working along with U of T departments.

Want to know more about what’s involved and how to qualify? 

👉 Check out our SEE U of T info package.  

2 CREDITS - SEM 2 (Am or PM)

 What’s the opportunity? Each year, two students from the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) are selected for an exciting four-month paid co-op / internship with the University of Toronto Libraries. If chosen, you’ll work on 3 or 4 short projects in different libraries across the downtown St. George Campus. You’ll get to explore academic libraries by choosing from a variety of projects, such as: 

• People: Interview library staff or survey students to help us learn from our users • Collections: Work with e-books and other online resources, maps, rare books, or archival materials • Spaces: Suggest improvements to signage and wayfinding • Technology: Try 3D printing, digitize library collections, or experiment with AI tools Or, if you have a specific interest, let us know and we’ll try to match you with a related project. You’ll receive training, mentorship, and support throughout the placement, while earning co-op credit and pay. Why is this program for Black and/or Indigenous students? UTL is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and contributes to the diversification of ideas. Black and Indigenous staff are underrepresented in academic libraries, and this program is designed to help students see UTL as a place where they belong and can thrive, as students and potential future library professionals. Internship Details • Dates: February 17, 2026 – mid-June 2026 • Hours: 15 hours/week (3 hours/day, Monday–Friday) • Schedule: Choose mornings (9-12 or 9:30–12:30) or afternoons (12:30–3:30 or 1–4) 

4 CREDITS - SEM 2 ONLY - NEW SEM 1 positions added!

The Army Reserve Cooperative Education Program is a joint undertaking between the Toronto District School Board and 32 Canadian Brigade Group. This is a full day 4-credit program that is offered semester 2 Monday to Friday at Moss Park Armoury. Students receive military pay during training and are accredited with all three levels of Basic Military Qualification and will be fully qualified soldiers at the end of the program. Students will also be offered summer employment upon successful completion.

The Army Reserve Co-op Program introduces students to career opportunities in the Canadian Armed Forces. The program includes leadership training, fitness, and the building of self-confidence, respect, discipline, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Semester 2 only - Full Day, In-person placement

New Sem 1 positions added - more info to come

Applications due: November for Sem 2, May for sem 1

Requirements:

•  Minimum Grade 10 with 15 credits

• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident

• 16-17 years and in school full-time with parental consent

• Must be able to provide age photo ID at time of application

• 18 years without parental consent

Selection Process:

• Aptitude Test / Physical Fitness Test / Two-part medical examination / Interview / Reliability Check – must be free of any legal obligations

 Basic Eligibility:

• Able to travel to local Canadian Forces Bases for 3-4 weeks  

Training includes    

Regulations and general service knowledge, Fitness training, Dress, discipline, deportment, Teamwork, and leadership, WHMIS training, First Aid – St John Ambulance First Aid & CPR, Stress Training including Resiliency, Navigation, Weapons handling: C& Assault Rifle, C9 Light Machine Gun, C6 General Purpose Machine Gun, 84mm Carl Gustov, M7A Rocket Launcher, C13 Grenade, M203A1Grenade Launcher, Soldier Skills - Drill/Marching