Your co-op advisors

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Whether you’re looking for a job or on your work term, our team of co-op and career advisors are here to support you.

Co-op advisor

Before you start searching for your first co-op job, your co-op advisor will reach out to introduce themselves. Your co-op advisor will support you throughout your co-op career at the University ─ including when you’re applying and interviewing and throughout your co-op work terms.  

Co-op advisors are aligned with each faculty and have knowledge of your academic program, co-op journey, transferable skills, and job opportunities. They are dedicated resources to help you succeed through your recruitment and co-op work terms.

Career advisor

The Centre for Career Development’s team of career advisors offer advice to any Waterloo student, whether in a co-op or regular program, on career-related topics. Use WaterlooWorks to book an in-person or virtual appointment with a career advisor to explore your possibilities. Career advisors also host a variety of workshops that cover a wide variety of subjects including résumé building, interview skills, work search strategies, and more. 

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Career advisors (CCD)

When to contact:

Job search and application resources  

Career planning advice

Further education planning 

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Co-op advisors (CEE)

When to contact:

Questions related to co-op  

Help finding co-op jobs 

Support with applications, interviews and rank/match process  

Questions/concerns during your work term 

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Academic advisors (faculty/program)

When to contact:

Questions about your academic program

Questions about your co-op degree requirements

Questions about your study/work sequence

Connect with your co-op advisor

There are a few ways you can get in touch with your co-op advisor:

  • Send a WaterlooWorks message In WaterlooWorks, find your co-op Advisor’s name on your dashboard and use the “Send a message” tool to reach out.
  • Book a meeting Use the MS Bookings link, listed beside your Advisor’s name, to book a meeting with them.
  • Drop-in Co-op advisors have virtual office hours for impromptu conversations from 2-3 p.m. ET on Monday – Friday.
  • Call You can also call your advisor using the number listed in WaterlooWorks.

Please note that it may take one to two business days for your co-op advisor to respond, but they’ll be in touch as soon as possible.

Connect with your academic advisor

For a list of academic advisors by faculty, please see the following: