Computer Science Co-op Spring Info Session 2016

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1 Computer Science Co-op Spring Info Session 2016

2 Computer Science Co-op Program Program Staff: John Braico, Director Lisa Wise, Co-op Coordinator Ela Barros, Program Assistant

3 Co-op Information

4 The Co-op Option In third and fourth year, students alternate between academic terms and work terms. By graduation, students have 12 months of work experience with as many as three different employers.

5 The Co-op Option Computer Science Major & Honours FALL WINTER SUMMER Year 3 Study 3A Work Term 1 Study 3B Year 4 Work Term 2 Study 4A Work Term 3 Year 5 Study 4B You graduate later (by eight months), however..

6 Other Undergraduate Programs Comp Sci / Mathematics Joint Honours Comp Sci / Physics and Astronomy Joint Honours Comp Sci / Statistics Joint Honours

7 Typical Schedule FALL WINTER SUMMER Year 2 Study 2A Study 2B Work Term 1 Year 3 Study 3A Study 3B Work Term 2 Year 4 Study 4A Study 4B Work Term 3 See the Co-op Office in December of 2nd year

8 Registration for upcoming year Make it a priority to register in July, otherwise you might be disappointed You are required to be in a minimum of 3 courses Important courses: COMP 3380 and 3370 Register for winter term as well, if you are accepted in to Coop and secure a position we will have you removed from the courses

9 Other Situations Second degree? Transfer from another program or faculty?

10 Benefits of Co-op Financing your University Education by working in a position that is relevant to your field of study Hourly Co-op Work Term Wages (In-town jobs): Average - $19.00 Highest - $26.00 Lowest - $17.00 Applying what you have learned on the job to future courses and vice versa

11 Benefits of Co-op Gaining exposure with up to three different employers In-town Out-of-town Bold Innovation Group IBM Richardson International TRIUMF iqmetrix Amazon Provincial and Federal Government CSEC - Communications Security Establishment Canada VisualSpection Electronic Arts (EA) Buhler Versatile Desire2Learn

12 Benefits of Co-op Increases your chances of securing the type of job you want when you graduate Gain valuable employability skills: - Resume and cover letter preparation - Interview skills (including plenty of practice!) - Professional communication skills and conduct

13 Benefits of Co-op Establish an extensive list of industry contacts: NETWORKING, NETWORKING, NETWORKING! Peer support, support from the Co-op Office and belonging to the Co-op community

14 Benefits of Co-op The Information and Communications Technology Council s recent Labour Market Outlook reported: Job seeking youth with work experience gained through coop or internship programs will obtain employment that is commensurate with their skills and qualifications. Youth lacking industry experience, however, will find it difficult to secure gainful employment.

15 Eligibility Be a student in the Computer Science Major or Honours Degree Program Have completed the majority of 2nd year required CS courses, with not less than 54 credit hours passed Your GPA is important, but it s not everything. Our minimum requirement is a 2.5 cumulative GPA Some work or volunteer experience will improve your application package

16 How you apply: Create a Career Connect account by going to: *You must use address to create this account* Come to the Co-op Office no later than Wednesday, May 11th to see Lisa or Ela with a print out of your Aurora transcript (unofficial) and your current resume Following this meeting you will be approved to complete the remaining application process online

17 For an appointment... please contact Lisa at:

18 Co-op Student Responsibilities: Attendance at Co-op meetings and interviews Adherence to Co-op guidelines and deadlines Applying for Work Permit (International Students) Be proactive and professional in conduct and communication Once in Co-op, you must maintain full time student status, year round

19 Manitoba Hydro International Ltd. (MHI Ltd.) MHI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitoba Hydro, one of the largest and longest-standing electric power and gas utilities in Canada. MHI is composed of several divisions, including Manitoba Hydro International Utility Services, the Manitoba HVDC Research Centre, WIRE Services, Manitoba Hydro Telecom, and Manitoba Hydro International Maintenance Services. Each division delivers innovative, world-class products and services in their area of expertise.

20 Sample Job Description Manitoba Hydro International (MHI) is looking for a hardworking, highly motivated, and passionate Software Developer to join its Software Development Group. This software developer will collaborate with other members of a specialized team developing innovative and engaging solutions for the company s cloud-based energy management business.

21 Qualifications Strong work ethic, ability to work in a team, willingness to learn new skills Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Experience with scripting languages and web development Familiar with Agile principles Knowledge of relational databases systems Solid understanding and experience developing Object Oriented solutions Excellent time management skills with emphasis on attention to detail

22 Assets Experience with JavaScript, Python, SQL Practical experience with Agile methodologies Understanding of User Experience (UX) or Customer Experience Management (CXM) Has a firm understanding of the software development lifecycle Experience developing for Software as a Service (SaaS) Knowledge of Angular.js, Pyramid, Backbone.js Understanding of C#, C++, Java

23 Inuktun Services Ltd. Inuktun Services Ltd. and the Human-Computer Interaction Lab here at the UofM have partnered on a cutting-edge research project: building touch screen interfaces for robots. On this work term you will make a multi-touch interface on a Microsoft Surface to remote control a robotic camera as shown on the right. You will be located in beautiful Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where Inuktun designs and builds their custom robots, and will work closely but remotely with a UofM research team.

24 Required Skills Strong programming skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new languages and frameworks Strong GPA in core CS courses such as HCI, networking and operating systems Experience with mobile programming, such as android, iphone, or windows mobile development would be an asset High enthusiasm for making cool technology!

25 FAQ s How do I get a Co-op job? Who pays my wages? Is there a fee to get in to Co-op? What if I haven t completed all of the required second year courses? When will I find out if I ve been accepted?

26 Additional Questions?

27 Deadline to submit your online application Friday, May th 13 3:00pm Co-op Office is located at E2 499, EITC Office Hours are typically 9:00am 4:00pm

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