Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology and Construction Management Degree Programs

Students enrolled in the above programs will be seeking full-time, paid co-op employment opportunities for the Spring 2026 work term.

Employers are invited to post co-op job opportunities as early as November 1, 2025. If you are a previous employer partner, please post your position(s) directly to the co-op module of Career Bridge (see below for more information). If you are a new employer partner interested in learning more, please arrange a meeting or phone call for more information by emailing civilco-op@rrc.ca.

Work Integrated Learning with RRC Polytech 

Co-ops are a form of work-integrated learning that integrates academic studies with quality experiences. They are an engaged partnership between RRC Polytech, an employer-organization, and a student. For more information see: 

• Employer Information – Work Integrated Learning 

• Employer Checklist  

• Safety Terms and Conditions for WIL Employers 

• Student Responsibilities and Supports 
   

Spring 2026 Co-op Work Term Dates and Program Information 

• Architectural Technology Students: Monday, May 4 – Friday, Aug 21, 2026 (16-week work term)  

• Construction Management Students: Monday, May 4 – Friday, October 9, 2026 (23-week work term) 

• Civil Engineering Technology Students: Monday, May 4 – Friday, October 16, 2026 (24-week work term) 

Career Bridge

• All co-op opportunities are advertised through the co-op module of Career Bridge (viewable only by eligible co-op students, targeted by program area). Career bridge can also be used to post career opportunities (viewable by all students from all programs, new graduates, and alumni). Ensure you create your co-op posting in the co-op module.   

• Career Bridge: Employer Information and Login/Registration 

• Detailed instructions: Including how to set up a new account and post a job 

Potential Funding Opportunities 

Employers may be eligible for wage funding or subsidies through: 

• Manitoba Work Experience Tax Credits (all students)  

• Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) (domestic/permanent resident students only). Many of our industry employers have had success applying through Magnet and ECO Canada: Environment Careers Organization of Canada. 

Suggested Timelines: Posting/Hiring 

Postings open Nov 1, 2025.  

Many of our employer partners provide student offers in Jan/Feb (some earlier, some later). 

We recommend all job offers be made before mid-April. Sooner is better! 

• Post your position in the co-op module of Career Bridge as early as Nov 1.  
  • A WIL Coordinator will review your posting within 1-3 business days. 
  • Once approved by the WIL Coordinator, all eligible students in the targeted program(s) will be able to view your posting and apply. 

• Set a closing date that suits your needs. 
  • A closing date of approx. 3 weeks from the date of posting is recommended. 
  • Upon closing, you will receive an email including a link, code and instructions to view all applications.  

• Contact any suitable candidates to arrange interviews. 
  • Whenever possible, please work with the student to determine an interview time which will be least disruptive to the students’ academic courses.  

• Provide a suitable candidate with a job offer.  
  • Provide a short window of time for the student to accept (as necessary, and to suit your needs).  
  • If a student accepts your offer, email civilco-op@rrc.ca to inform us, or update the student’s application status in Career Bridge to “position accepted.” 
• Once all positions have been filled or if you are no longer seeking applications, please expire your posting on Career Bridge. 
• If no suitable applications are submitted by your first posting deadline, please email civilco-op@rrc.ca to request the posting be extended.  
  • Do not re-post your position. We will extend your posting deadline as many times as necessary until you find the right fit.  

Questions? 

Please contact civilco-op@rrc.ca for more information.