Welcome Waterloo co-op students!
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?
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
Students gain valuable work experience in AI, digital and data projects with innovative roles with the Government of Canada
By: Jed Bick
The Government of Canada and the University of Waterloo are working together to enhance the data, digital and artificial intelligence talent pool within the public service.
Students gain teaching experience supporting Waterloo Computer Science
By: Cameron Stirrup (he/him)
The Cheriton School of Computer Science (CS) Instructional Support Group (ISG) is elevating the experiences of co-op students with a passion for teaching.
Shooting for the stars: Waterloo co-op student pursues dreams in the space industry
By: Krista Henry (she/her)
Taking her shot at an out-of-this-world co-op job has led Waterloo Arts student Angelica Lee closer to her dreams of outer space.
Blog
Rocketing to success: networking before and after landing a co-op
By: Lauren Ballard | 5 min read
Taylor DeVries (she/her) is a second-year Software Engineering student. She speaks about how she landed her first-choice co-op and the great work culture she experienced at Rocket Innovation Studio.
A Public Health student’s experience completing research at Odette Cancer Centre
By: Lauren Ballard | 4.5 min read
Sharmi Sritharan (she/her) is a fourth-year Public Health student who’s minoring in addictions, mental health and policy. She speaks about how she learned to consider research positions, even though she doesn’t have a traditional science background.
Leveraging your supervisor's support to overcome challenges
By: Lauren Ballard | 4 min read
Yashasvi Modi (she/them) is a third-year Biology student in the Life Sciences program. She speaks about her experience working with unsupportive co-workers and how reaching out to her supervisor allowed her to still make the most of her co-op.