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?

Register icon1) Register and postAffordable way to fill your talent needs

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

interview icon2) Interview and hireTalent from 120+ accredited programs

Hire a student for 12 to 16 weeks.

repeat icon3) RepeatStudents are available year round

Easily repost your job for the next work term on WaterlooWorks

Why hire our co-op students? 

Illustration of a student walking up stairs to represent experiential learning#1 for hands on experiential learning

As Canada's leader in experiential learning, our students are equipped with the academic and technical skills needed for the workplace (Maclean's Student Voices Survey 2022). 

Illustration of a gear and lightbulb representing innovation29 years being rankedas Canada's most innovative university

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

Illustration of an students standing behind a handshakeInternational award winnerfor employer-student connections

We are internationally recognized as the best institution in the world in helping organizations leverage student talent (QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023).

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  1. Mar. 12, 2024Six trends in recruiting the emerging workforce
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    Waterloo’s Employer Impact Conference highlights insights on talent trends for a better future.

    By: Namish Modi (he/him)

  2. Mar. 11, 2024Embracing new technology: how emerging talent is leading the adoption of AI in workplaces
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    By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)

    Gen Z is leading the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in their everyday lives. Yet many businesses in Canada continue to shy away from the technology.

  3. Feb. 13, 2024MAC LLP relies on co-op students’ fresh perspectives to help transform the accounting industry
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    The accounting firm hires eight to ten students each year to help clients with their accounting and financial needs.

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  1. Mar. 20, 2024Co-op Student of the Year Awards 2023
    2023 Co-op Student of the Year Awards.

  2. Mar. 21, 2024Job description fundamentals info session
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    Tired of looking through dozens (or more) candidate resumes and still not finding what you need? We have the solution – hire emerging talent, like co-op students. Get ahead of the curve and gain insights on recruiting this next generation of talent. Join one, or all three of our free information sessions to get started.

  3. Mar. 27, 2024Co-op hiring fundamentals info session
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    Tired of looking through dozens (or more) candidate resumes and still not finding what you need? We have the solution – hire emerging talent, like co-op students. Get ahead of the curve and gain insights on recruiting this next generation of talent. Join one, or all three of our free information sessions to get started.

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