When employers post jobs in WaterlooWorks, the jobs are tagged with "clusters" and you can see these listed at the bottom of every job description in WaterlooWorks (in the “Targeted Degrees and Disciplines” section).
The clusters allow employers to indicate the types of prospective applicants they believe will be a suitable match to fill an opening. It’s important to remember that regardless of which clusters are added to a job, any student can still apply to any job in WaterlooWorks.
Two types of clusters can be tagged to a job: Thematic or Academic.
- An employer can use a thematic cluster to indicate job function (like Business Administration, Health Care: Therapy and Patient Care or Computing: Software), not specifically the industry or occupation.
- An employer can use an academic cluster to indicate the academic program they think would be a fit (like Architecture, Science: Biological Sciences or Environment: Geomatics).
All academic plans are associated with multiple clusters and you can see the clusters associated with your program below. These lists are based on historical hiring and are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure they include new trends and programs.
Clusters can assist you in your job search activities in various ways:
- Before you consider using clusters in your job search, familiarize yourself with the thematic and academic clusters tagged to your program (Tip: expand all content below and use control+F search functionality to find your program)
- Remember that when using the quick search "For My Program" in WaterlooWorks, it will provide a list of jobs identified to be a possible fit for your program.
- Keep in mind, this should just be a starting point for your search. It doesn’t take into account the skills you’re acquiring that might go beyond your program like a specialization, your participation in a WUSA club, a course you’re taking through LinkedIn Learning and more. You can find additional search functionality tips on the WaterlooWorks search page.
- If you see a cluster that interests you but is not tagged to your program, you can use the cluster quick search to access a list of jobs that are associated with a specific cluster(s).
Thematic clusters
Accounting and Auditing
Accounting & Financial Management
Actuarial Science
Biotechnology CPA
Chartered Professional Accounting/BMath
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics/Business Administration
Pure Mathematics
Sustainability and Financial Management
Agricultural and Food Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environment, Resources & Sustainability
Environmental Sciences
Architecture and Design
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Architecture - Masters
Civil Engineering
Planning
Business Administration
Anthropology
Biotechnology CPA
Biotechnology Econ
Classical Studies
Combinatorics and Optimization
Communication Studies
Computational Mathematics
Computational Mathematics - Masters
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Masters
Data Science/BMath
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Drama
Economics
English
Environment & Business
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Fine Arts
French
Gender & Social Justice
German
Global Business & Digital Arts
History
Honours Mathematics
Information Technology Management
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
Master of Public Service
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics, 3 Year General
Mathematics/Business Administration
Mathematics/Teaching
Medieval Studies
Music
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Religious Studies
Science & Business
Sexuality
Social Development Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Sustainability and Financial Management
Computing: Hardware Development
Applied Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science - Masters
Computer Science/BMath
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Masters
Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Nanotechnology Engineering
Physics
Systems Design Engineering
Computing: Information Systems and Data Management
Climate and Environmental Change
Combinatorics and Optimization
Computational Mathematics
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Masters
Data Science/BCS
Data Science/BMath
Economics
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Masters
Geomatics
Global Business and Digital Arts
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
Mathematics/Business Administration
Software Engineering
Statistics
Computing: Software Development
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Science - Masters
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Masters
Data Science/BCS
Data Science/BMath
Double Degree (BBA/BCS)
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Electrical and Computing Engineering - Masters
Geomatics
Information Technology Management
Physics
Software Engineering
Systems Design Engineering
Computing: Systems Support
Computer Engineering
Computer Science - Masters
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Data Science/BCS
Data Science/BMath
Double Degree (BBA/BCS)
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Electrical and Computing Engineering - Masters
Information Technology Management
Mathematics/Teaching
Physics
Software Engineering
Construction and Infrastructure Development
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geological Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Masters
Mechanical Engineering
Planning
Cybersecurity and Cryptography
Chemistry
Combinatorics & Optimization
Computational Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science - Masters
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Data Science/BCS
Data Science/BMath
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Masters
Information Technology Management
Physics
Software Engineering
Data Science, Analytics, Reporting and Optimization
Actuarial Science
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics - Masters
Combinatorics & Optimization
Computational Mathematics
Computational Mathematics - Masters
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Masters
Data Science/BCS
Data Science/BMath
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Geography & Environmental Management
Geomatics
Honours Mathematics
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Finance
Mathematical Studies
Nanotechnology Engineering
Physics
Pure Mathematics
Statistics
Digital and Graphic Media and Web Site Design
Communication Studies
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Data Science/BCS
English
Fine Arts
Geomatics
Global Business & Digital Arts
Honours Mathematics
Systems Design Engineering
Environmental Management, Climate Change and Sustainability
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Climate and Environmental Change
Computational Mathematics
Earth Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Masters
Environment & Business
Environment, Resources & Sustainability
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geography & Environmental Management
Geological Engineering
Geomatics
Planning
Sustainability and Financial Management
Finance and Investment
Accounting & Financial Management
Actuarial Science
Chartered Professional Accounting/BMath
Computing and Financial Management
Economics
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics/Business Administration
Pure Mathematics
Sustainability and Financial Management
Health Care: Therapy and Patient Care
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Health Promotion and Workplace Safety
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Psychology
Public Health
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Social Development Studies
Sociology
Human Resources
Double Degree (BBA/BCS)
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Economics
Environment & Business
Gender & Social Justice
Mathematics/Business Administration
Psychology
Sociology
Insurance and Risk Management
Actuarial Science
Double Degree (BBA/BMATH)
Economics
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Finance
Mathematics/Business Administration
Manufacturing and Process Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics - Masters
Biochemistry
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Combinatorics & Optimization
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Masters
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Masters
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Nanotechnology Engineering
Physics
Marketing and Communication
Anthropology
Classical Studies
Communication Studies
Economics
English
Fine Arts
French
Gender & Social Justice
German
Global Business & Digital Arts
History
Honours Arts
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Medieval Studies
Music
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Religious Studies
Sexuality
Social Development Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals
Biology
Chemistry
Pharmacy
Project and Process Management
Anthropology
Biotechnology CPA
Biotechnology Econ
Chemical Engineering
Classical Studies
Combinatorics & Optimization
Communication Studies
Computational Mathematics
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Drama
Economics
English
Environment & Business
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Fine Arts
French
Gender & Social Justice
German
Global Business & Digital Arts
History
Honours Arts
Honours Mathematics
Information Technology Management
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
Master of Public Service
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics, 3 Year General
Mathematics/Business Administration
Medival Studies
Music
Nanotechnology Engineering
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Religious Studies
Science & Business
Sexuality
Social Development Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Systems Design Engineering
Public Policy, Public Service, and Government Relations
Geography & Environmental Management
Geomatics
Health Sciences
Honours Arts
Legal Studies
Master of Public Service
Planning
Political Science
Public Health
Sociology
Statistics
Sustainability and Financial Management
Recreation, Event Planning and Hospitality
Communication Studies
Drama
Fine Arts
Geography & Environmental Management
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Sales and Business Development
Anthropology
Biotechnology Econ
Classical Studies
Combinatorics & Optimization
Communication Studies
Double Degree (BBA/BCS)
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Drama
Economics
English
Fine Arts
French
Gender & Social Justice
German
Global Business & Digital Arts
History
Honour Arts
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics/Business Administration
Medieval Studies
Music
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Religious Studies
Science & Business
Sexuality
Social Development Studies
Sociology
Spanish
Scientific Experimental Design and Laboratory Assistance
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology Econ
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Climate and Environmental Change
Computational Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science - Masters
Earth Science
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Science
Geography & Environmental Management
Geological Engineering
Geomatics
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Masters
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Nanotechnology Engineering
Physics
Psychology
Science & Business
Software Engineering
Systems Design Engineering
Sport and Fitness
Health Sciences
Kinesiology
Public Health
Recreation & Leisure Studies
Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Chartered Professional Accounting/BMath
Combinatorics & Optimization
Double Degree (BBA/BCS)
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Masters
Mechanical Engineering
Transportation Planning and Transportation Engineering
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics - Masters
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Architecture - Masters
Civil Engineering
Combinatorics & Optimization
Computational Mathematics
Computational Mathematics - Masters
Computer Science - Masters
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Masters
Data Science/BCS
Data Science/BMath
Double Degree (BBA/BCS)
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Environmental Engineering
Geological Engineering
Information Technology Management
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
Waste, Water and Materials Management
Applied Mathematics
Biology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Computational Mathematics
Earth Science
Environment & Business
Environment, Resources & Sustainability
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geography & Environmental Management
Geological Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Masters
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Nanotechnology Engineering
Systems Design Engineering
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Academic clusters
ARTS - All Programs
Anthropology
Arts & Business
Classical Studies
Communication Studies
Drama
Economics
English
Fine Arts
French
Gender & Social Justice
German
Global Business & Digital Arts
History
Legal Studies
Liberal Studies
Master of Public Service
Medieval Studies
Music
Peace and Conflict Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian and East European Studies
Sexuality
Social Development Studies
Sociology
Spanish
ARTS - Economics
Economics
ARTS - English Language and Literature
English
ARTS - Fine and Performing Arts
Drama
Fine Arts
French
Music
ARTS - Global Design and Digital Arts
Global Business & Digital Arts
ARTS - Humanities
Classical Studies
Communication Studies
English
French
History
Honours Arts
Liberal Studies
Medieval Studies
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Social Development Studies
ARTS - Languages and Cultures
French
German
Russian and East European Studies
Spanish
ARTS - Political Science
Master of Public Service
Political Science
ARTS - Social Sciences
Anthropology
Economics
Gender & Social Justice
Honours Arts
Liberal Studies
Master of Public Services
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
ARTS - Sociology and Legal Studies
Legal Studies
Sociology
ARTS/MATH/SCI - Chartered Professional Accounting
Accounting & Financial Management
Biotechnology CPA
Chartered Professional Accounting/BMath
Sustainability and Financial Management
ARTS/SCI - Psychology
Psychology
ENG - Architectural Engineering
Architectural Engineering
ENG - Architecture
Architectural Engineering
Architecture
Architecture - Masters
ENG - Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
ENG - Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geological Engineering
ENG - Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering - Masters
Electrical Engineering
ENG - Management Sciences
Management Engineering
Management Sciences Engineering - Masters
ENG Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering - Masters
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
ENG - Nanotechnology Engineering
Nanotechnology Engineering
ENG - Software Engineering
Software Engineering
ENG - Systems Design and Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Systems Design Engineering
ENV - Business, Enterprise and Development
Environment & Business
ENV - Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Environment, Resources & Sustainability
Environmental Science
ENV - Geography and Environmental Management
Climate and Environmental Change
Environmental Science
Geography & Environmental Management
ENV - Geomatics
Geomatics
ENV - Planning
Planning
HEALTH - Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Kinesiology
HEALTH - Recreation and Leisure Studies
Recreation & Leisure Studies
HEALTH - School of Public Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Public Health
MATH - Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics - Masters
Computational Mathematics
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Masters
Data Science/BMath
Honours Mathematics
Mathematical Studies
MATH - Business
Combinatorics & Optimization
Computational Mathematics
Double Degree (BBA/BMath)
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Honours Mathematics
Information Technology Management
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics/Business Administration
MATH - Combinatorics and Optimization
Combinatorics & Optimization
Computational Mathematics
Honours Mathematics
Mathematical Studies
Mathematics, 3 Year General
MATH - Computer Science
Computational Mathematics
Computational Mathematics - Masters
Computer Science - Masters
Computer Science/BCS
Computer Science/BMath
Computing and Financial Management
Data Science/BCS
Data Science/BMath
Double Degree (BBA/BCS)
Honours Mathematics
Information Technology Management
Mathematical Studies
MATH - Computing and Financial Management
Computing and Financial Management
MATH - Pure Mathematics
Honours Mathematics
Mathematical Finance
Mathematical Studies
Pure Mathematics
MATH - Statistics and Actuarial Science
Actuarial Science
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Masters
Data Science/BMath
Financial Analysis & Risk Management
Honours Mathematics
Mathematical Economics
Mathematical Finance
Mathematical Studies
Statistics
MATH - Teaching
Mathematics/Teaching
SCI - Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Physics
SCI - Business
Biotechnology CPA
Science & Business
SCI - Chemical Sciences
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
SCI - Earth, Environmental and Geological Sciences
Biology
Earth Science
Environmental Science
SCI - Pharmacy
Pharmacy
SCI - Physics
Applied Mathematics
Chemistry
Computational Mathematics
Physics