Faculty of Science students secure competitive co-op jobs in industries across the world.
Science is all around us. It’s woven into the fabric of our everyday lives, influencing and shaping our everyday life.
Science students are critical thinkers, have data analysis skills and a strong attention to detail. Students in the Faculty of Science are dynamic and multifaceted. A degree from the Faculty of Science allows students to explore roles that might take you beyond what is considered a "traditional" science industry.
Co-op is an opportunity to study a discipline you are interested in while trying different jobs. Regardless of program or major, every student’s co-op experience is different.
This list of sample co-op jobs is organized by program 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 science co-op experiences
Composting new possibilities in Thailand
Iba Abbasi | 5.5 min read
In rural Thailand, Timea Siket is learning that meaningful research can start with community needs, hands-on problem-solving and the freedom to innovate.
Connecting communities through science and consulting
By: Iba Abbasi | 4 min read
Stepping into his first professional workplace, Ethan Pruchnicki expected to learn technical skills. Instead, he discovered confidence, found his voice and realized that growth often begins outside your comfort zone.
Tapping into wastewater for sustainable chemistry solutions
By: Danyka Belanger | 3.5 min read
Faculty of Science Co-op Student of the Year, Allysa Greidanus, used her passion for complex chemistry problems to deliver results that advanced Canada’s deuterium refining efforts.