Explore careers, gain experience and earn money through North America's largest co-op program.
Our students are some of the best and brightest, and our employers know it! One thing is for sure: co-op at Waterloo exists because of YOU and your talent. Now that you're here, we're committed to helping you have the most positive co-op experience possible.
So, what's co-op like?
“Creating the first Natural Disaster Standard Operating Procedure for Shoppers Drug Mart was a unique experience. Wildfires were occurring in Canada during the co-op, so it was a time sensitive project."
“My biggest piece of advice, especially for students in the Faculty of Arts, is to advertise any and all experience you have that may be applicable to the job.”
“I encourage anybody who is thinking of doing an international co-op to embark on that journey because it's so amazing. You learn so much, both academically and personally."
Find your co-op job
There are many ways to find a co-op job! Many students start their search on WaterlooWorks, but there are other options to consider to help find a job that fits your goals and meets the requirement for co-op credit.
Supports and resources
Need help navigating co-op at Waterloo? Co-op can be challenging, but we're here for you every step of the way. Check out our online supports and if you have any questions you can connect with your co-op advisor.
News
Honouring exceptional co-op students during work-integrated learning month
By: Emily Totzke (she/her)
Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) is celebrating 20 years of the Co-op Student of the Year awards this year.
Leveraging transferable skills for a purposeful work term with the Government of Canada
By: Katie Rieger (she/her)
Through work terms with the Government of Canada, you can apply your transferable skills, gain hands-on experience and explore new career possibilities.
Your first recruiting term: 5 tips for success from experienced co-op students
By: Katie Rieger (she/her)
We talked to five upper-year co-op students, each offering advice for students who are heading into their first recruiting term.
Blog
Revolutionizing health care with AI: tackling antimicrobial resistance
Jarett Dewbury (he/him), a third-year Engineering student majoring in Biomedical Engineering, is the Faculty of Engineering Co-op Student of the Year for his outstanding contributions at the Tadesse Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Transforming healthcare with AI as a Legal Studies student: how to absorb knowledge like a sponge
Kennedy Taylor (she/her), a fourth-year Arts and Business student majoring in Legal Studies, is the Faculty of Arts Co-op Student of the Year! She received this award in recognition of her dedication and innovative work integrating AI into health care at Coeus Health.
Bridging kinesiology and patient care through co-op
Sarah Larochelle (she/her), a fourth-year Honours Kinesiology student with a Medical Physiology Minor, is the Faculty of Health Co-op Student of the Year! Her dedication to patient care and clinic efficiency at PhysioMira Physiotherapy earned her this distinction.