Join more than 8,000 employers who have tapped into the value of co-op students from Waterloo. Register now and post a job!
Looking for bright, innovative and skilled talent? You're in the right place! Waterloo co-op students are available for four or eight month work terms to help with large projects, daily tasks and everything in between. With more than 25,000 students from 120+ programs available to hire, we’re here to help you find the talent you need.
Our students combine top notch academic learning with work term experiences to bring you tech-savvy solutions, diverse perspectives and the ability to connect your business to the next generation mindset.
Join an info session
If you're new to hiring, we've got you covered! Learn the fundamentals of hiring, job descriptions and available funding opportunites in our free virtual info sessions.
Why Waterloo co-op students?
Waterloo co-op students can tackle the world of work heads-on. They're passionate to solve real-world challenges. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Ready to create meaningful impact wherever they go.
Macleans Magazine
QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023
QS Graduate employability rankings
How does co-op work?
Register and post a job on our platform WaterlooWorks. Take advantage of our job boards and hire students for 12 to 16 weeks. Easily repost previous positions for the next hiring term. Get all the details on how to hire.
Funding opportunities
There are a variety of grants, tax credits and funding programs that help subsidize the cost of your hire. Discover available funding opportunities, learn about your eligibility or chat with a specialist to get started.
Hear from our employers
"We cannot be successful without a strong co-op graduate program and a pipeline. A talent pipeline is fundamental to our success for the future."
- Jas Dhindsa, Chief Technology and Data Officer, Gore Mutual
News
Deloitte leverages Waterloo co-op talent to deliver innovative business solutions
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Co-op students help streamline project workflows, manage complex tasks and collaborate across teams to deliver client-ready solutions.
Nfinite Nanotechnology is shaping the future of packaging with Waterloo talent
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Waterloo co-op students are at the heart of Nfinite Nanotechnology’s efforts to revolutionize the packaging industry and eliminate plastic waste.
Change maker and Employer Impact Conference keynote speaker: Mark Chapeskie
By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
With a career marked by diverse experiences and a commitment to lifelong learning, Mark Chapeskie’s (he/him) journey is anything but conventional.
Events
Navigate Hiring Co-op Talent from UWaterloo
Sign up for our upcoming Navigate Hiring Co-op Talent from UWaterloo webinar! You’ll get helpful tips and insights to help you secure the best candidate through our hiring process.
Ranking AMA
Find your ideal co-op student candidate. Join us for an interactive "ask me anything" session to learn more about the University of Waterloo's co-op rank/match process.
CEE Employer Impact Conference - The power of change makers
The 2025 Employer Impact Conference: The power of change makers brings together future-focused leaders, organizations and innovators. Together they explore strategies that drive growth, foster collaboration and create impactful change.