Find future-ready talent from the global leader in co-operative education
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 more than 7,500 other employers who have tapped into the value of co-op students from Waterloo. Register now and post a job!
How does co-op work?

Access 25,000+ students available for full-time positions

Hire a student for 12 to 16 weeks.

Easily repost your job for the next work term on WaterlooWorks
Why hire our co-op students?

Hiring our co-op students connects you with top talent from Canada’s most innovative university (Maclean’s Magazine).

When hiring from Waterloo, we will connect you with top student talent, and guide you through the recruitment process (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020).

As Canada's leader in experiential learning, our students are equipped with the academic and technical skills needed for the workplace.
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News
- Sep. 26, 2023What can supervisors do to ensure a successful co-op term for students? The 4Cs of supervision success for next generation talent
By: Namish Modi (he/him)
Waterloo’s Work-Learn Institute shares research-based tips for supervisors
What can supervisors do to ensure a successful co-op term for students? Research from Waterloo’s Work-Learn Institute (WxL), points to a 4C model for successful supervision.
- Sep. 21, 2023Five ways to thrive in the future of work
By: Krista Henry
How Gen Z talent can provide future-ready skills needed to succeed
- Sep. 7, 2023Engineering solutions to environmental challenges with GHD
By: Krista Henry (she/her)
How Waterloo co-op students play a vital role in supporting sustainability
Events
- Oct. 5, 2023CEE Employer Impact Awards
The Employer Impact Awards honour Waterloo’s Co-operative and Experiential Education employers who have made a significant and meaningful impact on their co-op students, their industry and our campus community.
- Oct. 24, 2023The Talent Evolution Series: The impact of AI on the future of work
Hear from a panel of employers, alumni and students about how Artificial Intelligence and generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) chatbots may impact hiring and the future of work. Panelists will discuss the transformative potential of AI on the employee lifecycle, new roles and evolving skillsets in the workplace.
Join University of Waterloo alumni, co-op employers and co-op students to network, connect and learn from a special panel discussion about the evolving world of AI.
Registration details coming soon.
- Mar. 7, 2024CEE Employer Impact Conference
Co-operative and Experiential Education at the University of Waterloo along with industry and student experts will discuss the changing world of work. Sessions will share insights about how organizations can prepare for hiring new roles for the future and build a pipeline of next-generation talent.