Your sustainability talent is here.
Being sustainable is a must for a greener and more equitable future. Advancing sustainability goals through the strategic framework of environmental, social and governance (ESG) takes the right talent. Co-op students can help develop solutions for your organization.
In areas such as reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption and developing renewable resources, co-op students can contribute to sustainable financial reporting, climate adaptation policies and community-building initiatives.
Help your organization contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) with emerging talent. Hire adaptable, knowledgeable and innovative Waterloo co-op students.
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Why hire Waterloo?
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023
Times Higher Education’s University Impact Ranking 2023
Times Higher Education’s University Impact Ranking 2023
Roles co-op students can fill
Tap into valuable skills of Waterloo co-op students in areas such as:
Fund your next hire
Hiring a co-op student through the subsidies and grants below can be an affordable way of building a sustainable talent strategy!
Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Through SWPP, Canadian organizations that offer full-time employment opportunities for full-time Canadian post-secondary students can receive wage subsidies.
Funding will cover up to 50 per cent in wage subsidies (to a max. of $5,000) per co-op student hired for each 12–16-week work term. Students hired from under-represented groups may be eligible to have up to 70 per cent of their wages subsidized. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis at the end of each work term.
Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Large corporations can claim 25 per cent of expenditures, up to $3,000 per work placement. Small businesses can claim 30 per cent, up to $3,000. Each work placement must be at least 10 weeks and up to 4 months. This tax credit is available for each eligible work placement. Employers may have multiple work placements at the same time and throughout the year.
The tax credit is per eligible work placement and there is no cap. If an organization decides to hire for an eight-month work term, or two students for four-month work terms, both would be considered as two work placements and would be eligible for a total tax credit of up to $6,000.
Find the right talent today.
Connect with Alyssa! 🚀
Alyssa is an industry strategist with the University of Waterloo’s Co-operative Education department. She can help guide your recruitment strategy and answer questions about recruiting top co-op talent.
Email: alyssa.kuron@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 226-972-3821
Industry-leading companies hire co-op students
A shared dedication towards a sustainable future inspires Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and their co-op student hires
By: Jed Bick (he/him)
The organization is utilizing the knowledge and expertise of Waterloo co-op students to meet its bold targets for a sustainable global future.
Training and community outreach benefit the Region of Waterloo and their co-op students
By: Jed Bick (he/him)
The Region’s Waste Management division delivers a positive experience for students by creating purposeful work and growth opportunities. Students add value to meaningful projects including environmental monitoring and community outreach and education.
Tech in agriculture: Waterloo co-op students help increase the efficiency of crop yield forecasting
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Tech talent at Waterloo bring their skills to Canada’s Agriculture sector. Students are developing solutions that contribute to sustainable agriculture and food security in Canada.