Faculty of Arts students secure competitive co-op jobs in industries across the world.
Co-op is an opportunity to study a discipline you are interested in while trying different jobs. Regardless of academic program or major, every student’s co-op experience is different and most careers are non-linear.
Students in the Faculty of Arts learn to persuade, to communicate and to understand other points of view. They analyze human behaviour to understand the needs of others. These transferable skills are valued by employers from all industries.
This list of sample co-op jobs is organized by degree and includes descriptions based on real co-op work term positions held by Waterloo students. We have not included employer names to maintain employer confidentiality. This list is intended to help you understand what your co-op pathway may look like based on your program. However, you should explore diverse employment opportunities throughout your co-op work terms to find out where you want to take your career post-graduation.
Recent Arts co-op experiences
Exploring professional communications and creativity in co-op
By: Megan Dash | 4 min read
Phoenix Rogoz shares how their unexpected career path has led to rewarding creative experiences and meaningful connections.
Designs, DE+I and driving change
By: Alison Chase | 6 min read
Brooke Driscoll’s co-op at Toyota sparked her passion for HR, where she led DEI initiatives and aims to secure a full-time role post-graduation.
Turning financial insight into environmental impact at PwC Canada
By: Alison Chase | 6 min read
What happens when finance meets sustainability?