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
Employer, researcher and practitioner share tips for creating inclusive workplaces for students with disabilities
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Did you know that nearly half of students registered with disability services opt out of work-integrated learning due to their disabilities? To help combat this issue, Waterloo’s Work-Learn Institute’s (WxL) shared strategies to support accommodations and increase accessibility.
Waterloo talent accelerates life sciences innovation and healthcare advancements
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
From groundbreaking research to deployed healthcare technologies, the life sciences sector is experiencing remarkable growth.
How leaders can build and retain a creative tech talent pool
By: Jed Bick (he/him)
Hiring digitally skilled workers is key for growth in creative tech.
Events
Funding fundamentals info session
Learn about the many student-related funding opportunities available that can support up to 70 per cent of your co-op hire. This monthly webinar provides regular updates on different funding programs that are available throughout the year.
Co-op hiring fundamentals info session
At Waterloo, we offer more than top co-op talent. Join us to learn how to attract our co-op student talent, get research-backed recruitment insights, and walk through five simple hiring steps to get you started today.
2023 CEE Employer Impact Awards
You’re invited to attend a virtual ceremony to recognize the recipients of the Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) Employer Impact Awards on Wednesday, October 9, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. ET.