Hiring Waterloo co-op students means you've got options
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It's never too late to post a co-op job.
Our co-op program runs year-round, so we always have students available to hire for four- to eight-month work terms.
If you need access to talent, we'll help you find the right student for your organization as quickly as we can.
Filling your full-time talent needs can be simple, sustainable and affordable for any organization.
Important dates to remember when hiring co-op students
Important dates to remember when hiring students from the Faculty of Health, Arts (including Chartered Professional Accounting co-op students), Engineering, Environment, Mathematics and Science.
January - April 2022 Winter work term
Suggested work term dates: January 4 - April 22, 2022
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the Winter 2022 work term will look like:
- Work terms range from 12-16 weeks.
- During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
- You can make direct offers to students starting December 13, 2021.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
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| Cycle 1 | Submit before Sept. 15 | Sept. 21 at 9 a.m. (ET) | Sept. 24 – Oct. 6 | Oct. 7 at 12:00 p.m. | Oct. 8 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit between Sept. 16 - Oct. 13 | Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. (ET) | Oct. 22 – Nov. 3 | Nov. 4 at 12:00 p.m. | Nov. 5 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 | Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 days after your job is posted |
Nov. 16 – Nov. 18 | Nov. 18 at 8:00 p.m. | Nov. 19 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 |
Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 days after your job is posted |
Nov. 23 – Nov. 25 | Nov. 25 at 8:00 p.m. | Nov. 26 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 |
Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 days after your job is posted |
Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 | Dec. 2 at 8:00 p.m. | Dec. 3 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 |
Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 days after your job is posted |
Dec. 7 – Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 at 8:00 p.m. | Dec. 10 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- October 11: No interviews/University closed (Thanksgiving holiday).
- October 12 - 15: No interviews (reading week).
Direct offers start December 13, 2021
Following the last match on December 10, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the winter 2022 work term.
May - August 2022 Spring/Summer work term
Suggested work term dates: May 2 - August 19, 2022
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the Spring/Summer 2022 work term will look like:
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Work terms can range from 12-16 weeks.
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During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
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All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
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Please continue to monitor our current university travel policies for co-op work term updates due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Submit by Jan. 12 | Review apps as of Jan. 18 at 9:00 a.m. | Jan. 24 – Feb. 9 | Feb. 10 at 12:00 p.m. | Feb. 11 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit between Jan. 13 - Feb. 15 | Review apps as of Feb. 18 at 11:59 p.m. | Mar. 2 – Mar. 9 | Mar. 10 at 12:00 p.m. | Mar. 11 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 22–24 | Mar. 24 at 8:00 p.m. | Mar. 25 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 29–31 | Mar. 31 at 8:00 p.m. | Apr. 1 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 5–7 | Apr. 7 at 8:00 p.m. | Apr. 8 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 12–13 | Apr. 13 at 8:00 p.m. | Apr. 14 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- February 21: No interviews/University closed (Family day holiday).
- February 22 - 25: No interviews (reading week).
Direct offers start April 18, 2022
Following the last match on April 14, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the spring/summer 2022 work term.
September - December 2022 Fall work term
Suggested work term dates: September 6 - December 23, 2022
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the fall 2022 work term will look like:
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Work terms can range from 12 to 16 weeks.
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All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
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During cycles 3-5, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
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Please continue to monitor our current university travel policies for co-op work term updates due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Submit by May 11 | May 17 at 9:00 a.m. | May 24 – June 8 | June 9 at 12:00 p.m. | June 10 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit May 12 – June 15 | June 21 at 9:00 a.m. | June 27 – July 8 | July 11 at 12:00 p.m. | July 12 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 19–21 | July 21 at 8:00 p.m. | July 22 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 26–28 | July 28 at 8:00 p.m. | July 29 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Aug. 2–4 | Aug. 4 at 8:00 p.m. | Aug. 5 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- July 1: No interviews/ University closed (Canada day holiday)
Direct offers start August 8, 2022
Following the last match on August 5, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the fall 2022 work term.
Architecture co-op students
January - April 2022 Winter work term
Suggested work term dates: January 4 - April 22, 2022
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the winter 2022 work term will look like:
- The hiring process for Architecture students begins in cycle 2.
- Work terms range from 12-16 weeks.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
- As COVID-19 continues to impact mobility around the world, please continue to monitor our current university travel policies on our work term updates webpage for the most up-to-date information.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (all times in ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
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| Cycle 2 | Submit by Oct. 13 | Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. (ET) |
Oct. 22 – Nov. 3 | Nov. 4 at 12:00 p.m. | Nov. 5 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 | Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Nov. 16 – Nov. 18 | Nov. 18 at 8:00 p.m. | Nov. 19 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 | Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Nov. 23 – Nov. 25 | Nov. 25 at 8:00 p.m. | Nov. 26 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 | Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 | Dec. 2 at 8:00 p.m. | Dec. 3 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Oct. 14 - Nov. 29 | Beginning Nov. 10, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Dec. 7 – Dec. 9 | Dec. 9 at 8:00 p.m. | Dec. 10 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- October 11: No interviews/University closed (Thanksgiving holiday).
- October 12 - 15: No interviews (reading week).
- If you wish to interview both Architectural Engineering and Architecture students, please contact your Hiring Process Support for more info.
Direct offers start December 13, 2021
Following the last match on December 10, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the winter 2022 work term.
May - August 2022 Spring/Summer work term
Suggested work term dates: May 2 - August 19, 2022
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the Spring/Summer 2022 work term will look like:
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The hiring process for Architecture students begins in cycle 2.
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Work terms can range from 12-16 weeks.
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All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
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During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
-
Please continue to monitor our current university travel policies for co-op work term updates due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 2 | Submit by Feb. 15 | Review apps as of Feb. 18 at 11:59 p.m. | Mar. 2 – Mar. 9 | Mar. 10 at 12:00 p.m. | Mar. 11 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 22–24 | Mar. 24 at 8:00 p.m. | Mar. 25 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 29–31 | Mar. 31 at 8:00 p.m. | Apr. 1 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 5–7 | Apr. 7 at 8:00 p.m. | Apr. 8 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Feb. 16 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 12–13 | Apr. 13 at 8:00 p.m. | Apr. 14 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- February 21: No interviews/University closed (Family day holiday).
- February 22 - 25: No interviews (reading week).
- If you wish to interview both Architectural Engineering and Architecture students, please contact your Hiring Process Support for more info.
Direct offers start April 18, 2022
Following the last match on April 14, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the spring/summer 2022 work term.
September - December 2022 Fall work term
Suggested work term dates: September 6 - December 23, 2022
At a high level, here’s what hiring for the fall 2022 work term will look like:
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The hiring process for Architecture students begins in cycle 2.
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Work terms can range from 12 to 16 weeks
-
All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
-
During cycles 3-5, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
-
Please continue to monitor our current university travel policies for co-op work term updates due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 2 | Submit by June 15 | June 21 at 9:00 a.m. | June 27 – July 8 | July 11 at 12:00 p.m. | July 12 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 19–21 | July 21 at 8:00 p.m. | July 22 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 26–28 | July 28 at 8:00 p.m. | July 29 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Aug. 2–4 | Aug. 4 at 8:00 p.m. | Aug. 5 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- July 1: No interviews/ University closed (Canada day holiday).
- If you wish to interview both Architectural Engineering and Architecture students, please contact your Hiring Process Support for more info.
Direct offers start August 8, 2022
Following the last match on August 5, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the fall 2022 work term.
Pharmacy co-op students
January - April 2022 Winter work term
Suggested work term dates: January 4 - April 22, 2022
At high-level, here's what hiring for the winter 2022 work term will look like:
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- Work terms can range from 12-16 weeks.
- You can make direct offers to students starting October 25, 2021.
Recruiting schedule
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Submit job posting by |
Applications available for review by | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (all times in ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Sept. 7 | Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. (ET) | Sept. 20 – 24
(No interviews on Sept. 21) |
Sept. 27 at 12:00 p.m. | Sept. 29 |
| Cycle 2 | Sept. 8 – 30 | Oct. 5 at 9 a.m. (ET) | Oct. 18 (8:30 a.m. -1 p.m.) Oct. 20 (8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) Oct. 21 (8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.) (No interviews on Oct. 19) |
Oct. 22 at 12:00 p.m. | Oct. 25 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- September 21: No interviews
- October 19: No interviews
Direct offers start October 26, 2021
Following the last match on October 25, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the winter 2022 work term.
May - August 2022 Spring work term
Suggested work term dates: May 2 - August 19, 2022
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the Spring/Summer 2022 work term will look like:
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
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Work terms can range from 12-16 weeks.
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You can make direct offers to students starting February 14, 2022.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (all times in ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Jan. 4 | Jan. 12 at 9:00 a.m. | Jan. 20 (some alternative dates available) | Jan. 24 at 12:00 p.m. | Jan. 26 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit Jan. 5 – Jan. 27 | Feb. 1 at 9:00 a.m. | Feb. 7 – Feb. 9 | Feb. 10 at 12:00 p.m. | Feb. 11 |
Important note
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next match's cycle.
Direct offers start February 14, 2022
Following the last match on February 11, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the Spring/Summer 2022 work term.
September - December 2022 fall work term
Suggested work term dates: September 6 - December 23, 2022
At a high level, here’s what hiring for the fall 2022 work term will look like:
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
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Work terms can range from 12 to 16 weeks.
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You can make direct offers to students starting June 13, 2022.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (all times in ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | May 3 | May 10 at 9:00 a.m. | May 17 - 18 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) May 19 May 20 |
May 24 at 12:00 p.m. | May 25 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit May 4 – May 26 | May 31 at 9:00 a.m. | June 6–8 | June 9 at 12:00 p.m. | June 10 |
Important note
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next match's cycle.
Direct offers start June 13, 2022
Following the last match on June 10, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the fall 2022 work term.
