Seven out of 10 top jobs, according to CareerCast, employ talent with math degrees. They have advanced technical and human-centered skills needed to solve complex problems. Their unique perspective brings value to any organization for global impact.
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Top reasons to hire from Waterloo
#1 Math and computer science programs in CanadaTopping the Maclean’s University Rankings 2021 list, Waterloo’s math and computer science programs are known across the world.
Co-op students are adaptable with advanced technological agilityCo-ops are knowledgeable in a variety of programming languages, algorithms and modelling for the future.
#1 in Canada for employer-student connections#1 on the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020 list. That's why over 7,100 employers choose to hire Waterloo!
Co-op students have future-ready skillsComing from the classroom, these students offer data-based research and logical thinking for real-world applications.
Co-op students are drivers of innovation through unique perspectivesStudents can turn numbers into stories and project plans that can drive growth throughout any organization.
Roles Waterloo co-op students can fill
What work can Waterloo co-op students do in the business, finance, information technology, data and analytics fields? Learn more about job categories, roles and skills they bring to the table.
TIP WHEN POSTING YOUR JOB: We have a number of industry clusters and programs to choose from so your jobs are seen by the right students! Choose as many relevant industry clusters and programs that you want to target.
To give you more flexibility, you may hire interns or co-op students as an employee or an independent contractor! Contact us and we can provide you with more details.
Business and Finance
Sample jobs:
- Accountants
- Actuarial Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Officer
- Compliance business analyst
- Customer Service Associate
- Digital Business Analyst
- Equity research analyst
- Financial & Investment Analyst
- Financial Auditor
- Macroeconomic Analyst
- Market Researcher
- Mathematician
- Project Coordinator
- Portfolio Analyst
- Statistician
Top skills:
- Programming (Waterloo students have a foundation in programming using Racket and C so that they can easily learn other programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL, PHP, Javascript, Swift etc.) based on their personal interests)
- Advanced mathematical modeling
- Auditing
- Complex problem solving
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Innovation mindset
- Information and data literacy
- Financial reporting
- Risk analysis and management
- Self-management
- Technological agility
- Project management
Industry clusters you may want to target when posting your job in WaterlooWorks:
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| Accounting and Financial |
Business Administration |
| Finance and Investment |
Human Resources |
| Insurance and Risk Management |
Project and Process Management |
| Sales and Business Development |
Supply Chain Management and Logistics |
Information and Technology
Sample jobs:
- AI Engineers
- Biostatistician
- Computer Programmers
- Computer Network Technicians
- Database Analysts
- Database Developer
- E-commerce Platform Developer
- Health Service Modelling
- Full-stack Developer
- Interactive Media Developers
- Machine Learning Developer
- Market Development Analyst
- Quality Assurance Specialist / Test Engineer
- Research Analyst
- Security Management Associate
- Software Engineers and Designers
- Systems administrator
- Web Designers and Developers
- User Support Technicians
- UX/UI Designer
- Video Game Designer
Top skills:
- Programming (Waterloo students have a foundation in programming using Racket and C so that they can easily learn other programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL, PHP, Javascript, Swift etc.) based on their personal interests)
- Website development
- Application/Software design and development
- Develop Android and iOS based apps
- Advanced problem solving
- Advanced computer modeling
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Detail-oriented
- Information and data literacy
- Innovation mindset
- Project management
- Machine learning
- Self-management
Industry clusters you may want to target when posting your job in WaterlooWorks:
| Industry clusters |
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| Computing Hardware and Software |
Computing Information Systems and Quality Assurance |
| Computing Systems Security and Cryptography |
Information Science and Data Management |
| Digital and Graphic Media; Web Site Design and Development |
Manufacturing and Process Engineering |
| Medical Devices and Diagnostics |
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Hockeystick.co Inc., an Canadian company that uses machine learning to help startups connect to funders, hires co-op students as Software Engineers.
“I did software development, for example front-end web development, developing websites and how they look. I also created a widget for a client which was really cool.”
Max Zhu | Co-op Student, Faculty of Math
Data and Analysis
Sample jobs:
- Actuarial Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Credit Risk Analyst
- Customer Segmentation Analyst
- Data Administrators
- Data Scientist
- Data Engineer
- Global markets Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Marketing Analyst
- Mathematical Modeler
- Risk Analyst
- Research Analyst
- Product Development Specialist
- Transportation Logistics Specialist
- Quantitative Analyst
Top skills:
- Programming (Waterloo students have a foundation in programming using Racket and C so that they can easily learn other programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL, PHP, Javascript, Swift etc.) based on their personal interests)
- Complex problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Data architecture
- Data visualization
- Detail-oriented
- Information and data literacy
- Innovation mindset
- Machine learning
- Planning and modeling
- Predictive analysis
- Product development
- Project management
- Self-management
- Technological agility
Industry clusters you may want to target when posting your job in WaterlooWorks:
| Industry clusters |
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| Data Analytics, Statistical Analysis, and Mathematical Optimization |
Information Science and Data Management |
| Health Care information systems |
Project and Process Management |
| Supply Chain Management and Logistics |
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Industry-leading companies hire co-op students
Startups, small businesses and large corporations all choose to hire from Waterloo. Here’s a small snapshot of organizations our students have made an impact in:
- Autodesk Inc
- Amazon
- BlackBerry
- Christie
- Condos.ca
- Curvegrid
- Deloitte
- Electronic Arts Inc.
- HelloGbye
- LoyaltyOne Co.
- Manulife
- Maple Leaf Foods
- Microsoft Corporation
- Nissan Canada Inc
- NVIDIA Corporation
- Open Text Corporation
- Ritual
- Scotiabank
- Splunk Inc
- Square
- StackAdapt
- Stripe
- Tesla
- TD Bank Group
- The Home Depot Canada
- The Hospital for Sick Children
- theScore
- Toronto Transit Commission
- Uber
- Uken Games
Hear about Shopify's experience hiring Waterloo co-op
"One of our interns [last year during Black Friday/Cyber Monday] wrote a maintenance task that prevented Shop Pay from failling for most of, if not all of, Chilean buyers."
- AJ Thompson, Intern Experience Specialist, Shopify
How does co-op work?
1) Register and postAffordable way to fill your talent needsAccess 25,000+ students available for full-time positions.
2) Interview and hireTalent from 120+ accredited programsHire a student for 12 to 16 weeks.
3) RepeatStudents are available year roundEasily repost your job for the next work term on WaterlooWorks.
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Top wage subsidies and tax incentives for hiring co-op
Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Receive up to $5,000 per co-op student
Through SWPP, organizations in Canada that offer full-time employment opportunities for full-time Canadian post-secondary students can receive wage subsidies. There are several partners that deliver this funding.
SWPP scenario:
If you hire a student to work 35 hours a week at $18.00/hour for 16 weeks, normally, your total cost for wages will be $10,080.
But with SWPP, your total cost would be $5, 080!
| How much is this funding? |
Funding will cover up to 50% in wage subsidies (to a max. of $5,000) per co-op student you hire for each 12–16-week work term.
Students hired from under-represented groups may be eligible to have up to 70% of their wages subsidized. This is determined on a case-by-case basis at the end of each work term.
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| Am I eligible? |
- There is SWPP funding is available to employers in all industries
- Positions must be net new to qualify for SWPP funding (i.e.: positions over and above what employers hired last year at the same time)
- Employers can hire students in any program (i.e.: Arts, Business, Science...etc.)
- However, students must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or a person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment to qualify for funding from SWPP
- Provincial and territorial governments are NOT eligible for SWPP funding
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| How can I apply? |
You apply directly to each funding partner. We've put together a helpful list of details for all of the funding partners. Take a look for more details! |
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| What's the application deadline? |
Applications are open! Deadlines vary by funding partner. |
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Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit
$3,000 tax credit per co-op student
| How much is the tax credit? |
Large corporations can claim 25% of expenditures, up to $3,000 per work placement. Small businesses can claim 30%, up to $3,000. Each work placement needs to be a minimum of 10 weeks and maximum of 4 months. This tax credit is available for each eligible work placement and 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. |
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| Am I eligible? |
Any Ontario employer hiring students from a post-secondary co-op program |
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| How can I apply? |
Corporations claim the tax credit on Schedule 550 of their T2 corporation income tax return. Unincorporated businesses claim the credit on Form ON479 in their personal tax return.
Learn more about the forms you need to submit on the government website.
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| What's the application deadline? |
Tax season each year |
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A tip to maximize your funding
Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) funding can be combined with the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit. This mean that you might be eligible to receive both types of funding.
For example: for each student you hire, you could receive up to $5,000 in SWPP funding plus an Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit of up to $3,000 in expenditures not covered by SWPP!
We can help you get the funding you need. Get in touch with us!
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