The program consists of a nine-month academic period in Vancouver, Canada, followed by a one-year, full-time, paid international (co-op) work placement

The nine-month academic period in North Vancouver includes management and business skills, regional context and country analyses (i.e. cultural, social, economic, political), language, communications and computer skills training. The program prepares professionals for smooth international integration into the work place and guarantees quick, effective performance at a professional level.

The second part of the program is a one-year international co-op work placement period (in a private sector, non-profit or government organization).

Does your organization need culturally-trained, multilingual, motivated international management professionals?

Employers gain access a talent pool of multilingual, culturally sensitive, skilled and experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds and experience, who have been trained to perform effectively in high-pressure, multi-tasking international teams and entrepreneurial environments.  Managers also gain access to a dynamic "Pan-Pacific" contact network extending from the Americas to the Asia Pacific region.

Areas of interest: (depends on the current class) Placements have been with private companies, NGO’s and government institutions. The range of sectors of past interns includes: Environmental Industries, ICT, Education, Transportation Services, Financial Services, Human Resource Management, Agriculture, and Forest Industries, to name a few.

Hiring: Employers are required to commit to a 12-month co-op period, although the associate can be rotated between projects as needed, provided that job responsibilities and learning objectives are clear from the start. There is a three-month probation period.

Availability: June 1^st 2004.

-          Providing a supportive environment conducive to learning;

-          Regular feedback as to performance;

-          Providing a salary that is sufficient for an adequate lifestyle -preferably one that allows the associate to live fairly comfortably, (with some additional spending money and to cover the fees required for 2nd year);

-          To allow one week off to attend the mid-term conference;

-          To cover, wherever possible, VISA costs, flight to and from the country from Canada, health/insurance costs, and sometimes housing, depending on the situation. 

The employer will participate in one employer visit, which is usually face-to-face, although sometimes it is via phone or email. A final employer evaluation is required as well.

Cost: The associate must be paid a competitive wage by local standards. Compensation may combine salary and in-kind contributions such as housing, transportation or airfare.

Sponsoring: Employers may wish to sponsor an employee to attend the LAMP. Sponsored candidates must be selected by the LAMP's Admission Committee and must comply with the program's standard requirements.

For Additional Information Contact:

Debra Walker  - Manager Employer Relations and Student Recruitment
Tel: (604) 990-7877 Fax: (604) 984-4992 Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.capcollege.bc.ca/dept/lamp/index.htm

Or Zoë Mullard – currently doing her internship at the Canadian Embassy in Quito (contact tel: 250-6162 ext 3401 or email: [email protected])

Employers interested in hiring LAMP professionals are encouraged to follow these steps:

1. Contact a LAMP Co-op Advisor - let us know you are interested in hiring a LAMP professional.
2. Analyze your needs, the specific responsibilities and requirements for the position, and the working conditions (including remuneration) that you are willing to offer.
3. Send us a Job Posting Form (LAMP can provide a template). The posting will be reviewed by a LAMP Co-op Advisor to make sure it meets the program's requirements, and then posted publicly for the LAMP professionals to see.
4. Interested LAMP professionals will apply directly to you.
5. Short-list candidates according to your selection criteria.
6. We can assist you scheduling in-person or telephone interviews with pre-selected candidates.

Additional Considerations

• Co-op positions are formed on a first-come-first-served basis. Therefore you should submit your posting as early as possible to ensure the best selection of candidates for your company or organization.
• LAMP management associates are available to start their co-op placement as of June 1st, 2004. Start date is flexible, but the placement should be one year in length.
• The assignment must be meaningful to your company or organization's core operations and provide a solid, practical training and learning opportunity for the associate.
• The associate must be paid a competitive wage by local standards. Compensation may combine salary and in-kind contributions such as housing, transportation or airfare.
• The employer, together with the associate, applies for necessary visas and work permits. The College provides any documentation or information needed to facilitate the process.
• As the employer, you will provide a defined supervisor to oversee the associate's work, discuss expectations for the work-term with the associate, give feedback on a regular basis, provide feedback to the visiting co-op advisor and write the end-of-term report.
• Associates must attend a one-week conference in early 2002 as part of the program. You are asked to grant a leave of absence for this purpose, which should not be considered vacation time.
• You should expect a work-site visit by a LAMP Co-Op Advisor, and you must establish follow-up procedures to assess the associate's progress and performance.
• You are asked to notify the program if the associate becomes seriously ill, is involved in an accident, or is not performing the assigned work to satisfaction, as well as any pending or actual change in his or her status of employment