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
Partnering with co-op students to solve real-world challenges
By: Christie Zeb
Students work with the National Research Council of Canada on projects that solve the everyday challenges of Canadians.
Waterloo co-op students invent revolutionary paediatric orthopaedic devices at SickKids
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
Students contribute to research that enhances the treatment of paediatric foot and ankle conditions.
Wealthsimple leverages co-op students’ entrepreneurial spirit to build investment solutions for Canadians
By Christie Zeb (She/Her)
Co-op students contribute to building smart investment features loved by the 3 million Canadians who use Wealthsimple.
Events
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.
Future-ready workforce series: Supporting accommodations for inclusive workplaces
Join our live webinar, "Future-ready workforce series: Supporting accommodations for inclusive workplaces," to learn how inclusive, barrier-free environments can make a difference
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) Job Fair
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) is a partnership between the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph and Conestoga College. P4E hosts a Job Fair each fall and winter.