Overview
Experiential learning plays a key role in the training of future pharmacists. At the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, our students must complete three pharmacy co-op work terms. Co-op is a well-established educational model that promotes continuous learning through the integration of classroom and applied work-based learning. It is a learner-centred model where the onus is on the student to direct their own learning and make a valuable contribution. With the support of our employers, we intend to offer the students a diverse selection of work term opportunities.
General Co-op Requirements:
- Relevant co-op position (job description to be reviewed and approved if suitable)
- 16 weeks in duration
- 35-40 hours per week (full-time hours)
- Paid position (see co-op earnings for salary information)
- Student must have a supervisor or access to a mentor for duration of the work term
- Employers must complete required student evaluations
We have students available to meet your co-op needs all year.
We are now recruiting University of Waterloo Pharmacy co-op positions for the Spring 2024 work term (May to August). There will be approximately 121 candidates available and they will be third work term students.
Hiring Co-op?
Post a job to hire co-op, graduating students, or alumni. From disciplines available, select “Theme: Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals and SCI-Pharmacy”.
Connect with Us
Anthony Miller
Experiential Learning Coordinator/Instructor
Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 21335
anthony.miller@uwaterloo.ca
Sarah de Waal
Administrative Coordinator, Co-op and Community Service Learning
Phone: (519) 888-4567 ext. 21305
General inquiries: phrexper@uwaterloo.ca
| CO-OP WORK TERM | WORK DURATION | JOB POSTING DUE | ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | January to April | Early September | Year two |
| #2 | September to December | Early May | Year two |
| #3 | May to August | Early January |
Year three |
Hiring Process
To begin the hiring process, employers will need to post a job. From the disciplines available, select “Theme: Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals, and SCI-Pharmacy”. You will need to include the following information in your job description:
- Organization information
- Job location (i.e. in-person, remote, hybrid)
- Job title and responsibilities (e.g. technical, clinical, projects, etc.)
- Required skills
- Compensation and benefits
Two cycles of interviews will occur each recruiting term. Employers are strongly encouraged to participate in the first cycle interviews as there will be more students available. If a position remains unfilled after first cycle interviews, we will automatically re-post the position for second cycle interviews for remaining students. Any jobs submitted after the first cycle posting deadline will be posted for the second cycle.
Employers review applications submitted by students and select which students to interview. After the interview has occurred, the employer will rank the students and then students will rank the jobs. Employers and students are matched based on our matching algorithm system.
Important Dates for Spring 2024 Work Term Recruitment
Last Update: November 28, 2023
| STEPS | Main Cycle |
Continuous Cycle (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Employer job posting deadline | Tue. Jan 2 | Thu. Jan 25 |
| Student applications available for employers to review | Wed. Jan 10 at 9 am | Tue. Jan 30 at 9am |
| Interviews (via phone or video conference ONLY) |
Thu. Jan 18 (main day) Alternate dates: Mon. Jan 15 to Fri. Jan 19 |
Mon. Feb 5 to Wed. Feb 7 |
| Employer rankings close | Mon. Jan 22 at 12pm | Thu. Feb 8 at 12pm |
| Student rankings close | Wed. Jan 24 at 2pm | Fri. Feb 9 at 2pm |
| Match results available for employers and students | Wed. Jan 24 (end of day) | Fri. Feb 9 (end of day) |