Welcome to the Opportunities Page for Science and Business Students
This platform connects you with a variety of extracurricular activities, internships, research projects, workshops, and networking events to enhance your academic and professional journey.
Science and Business Student Group Activities
Here's your chance to get involved and gain valuable career experience at the same time!
- Science and Business Student’s Association (SBSA): The Science and Business Students' Association brings together students enrolled in Science and Business, Biotechnology and Economics, and Biotechnology and Chartered Accountancy to create a close-knit community in which students can socialize and find opportunities for personal and professional growth!
- Watsolve Consulting Group: WatSolve Consulting Group is a multi-disciplinary, pro-bono management consulting group within the Science and Business Program at the University of Waterloo. We are a team of undergraduate Science and Business students that provide consulting services to science and technology-based businesses of all sizes: from entrepreneurs, to start-ups, non-profits, and enterprises.
- Fusion Conference: The conference is organized by students from the Science and Business program, but undergraduate students from around the world are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Fusion Conference prepares delegates for leadership roles by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills in our rapidly changing world.
Teaching Assistant (TA) Applications
Teaching Assistant (TA) and Course Assistant (CA) opportunities are typically advertised via email approximately one month before the start of each academic term.
Recruitment and hiring for these positions are managed directly by the School of Accounting and Finance. We encourage you to monitor your University of Waterloo email regularly for announcements and application details.
Velocity
Velocity On-Campus Spaces - Science, Digital, and Central
Science - Run out of ESC 232. This is a lab space for chemistry and biology related venture projects
Digital - Run out of SCH 228. Access to monitors, hardware, tools, etc + Tea/Coffee!
Central - Run out of MC 2037. Workspace with desks, couches, and whiteboards.
Student Success Office Opportunities
Student Success Office Opportunities
Check out this page for volunteer opportunities happening on campus!
Work Programs
What are work programs?
Work programs at the University of Waterloo offer full and part-time jobs for full-time undergraduate and graduate students, both domestic and international, in co-op and non-co-op programs.
Quick links: Work placement program | Work-study program | International work-study program | Information for employers | Contact Student Awards and Financial Aid | Awards & Financial Aid for Undergraduates - home
Waterloo Undegraduate Student Association (WUSA)
About WUSA
Your Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is the official voice and legal representative of undergrad students at UWaterloo.
The not-for-profit, student-led advocacy organization has provided undergrads with the services and support they need to reach their academic goals and make the most of their Waterloo experience.
Case Competition Opportunities
Explore the list of case competitions to learn more about opportunities and important dates.
Science Society
The Science Society (SciSoc) is the Faculty of Science student government and operates as a volunteer-based student society to support you during your time at the University of Waterloo. As an undergraduate Science student, you are automatically a member! Other Waterloo undergraduate students are welcome to join SciSoc as a social member by paying the termly society fee.
Engineering Science Quest (ESQ)
Engineering Science Quest (ESQ) was formed in the fall of 1990 when two Waterloo undergraduate students saw a similar program at another Canadian university. Taking what they saw to Waterloo, they ran their first camps for grades 5 and 6 students in 1991, and reached 200 students.
Since then, ESQ has grown to be recognized as a leader in Science and Engineering camps in Canada and now offers multiple summer camps for children entering grades 2 to 9. In addition to summer programs ESQ offers year-round programming including March Break camps, After School programming, in-school workshops, special events and community programming. Annually ESQ is able to reach over 10,000 children and youth.
Science Student Ambassador
Science Student Ambassador Program
Share your Warrior pride with thousands of future students and their families by being a student ambassador.
Each year the Visitors Centre hires students who
- are enthusiastic, energetic, and relate well to future students and their parents;
- think Waterloo is an amazing school;
- have excellent public speaking abilities; and
- have been involved in student-related activities at Waterloo.
What do student ambassadors do?
- Provide virtual and in-person campus tours to future students.
- Work at events such as Fall and March Break Open House, the Ontario Universities' Fair, and You @ Waterloo Day
Waterloo iGEM
What is iGEM?
iGEM is a non-profit organization that hosts the international Giant Jamboree competition each year. High school, undergraduate, and graduate students share how they build, model, and study the applications and effects of engineered biological systems to solve the world’s biggest problems.
Who is Waterloo iGEM?
Waterloo iGEM is an undergraduate student design team who has competed in the iGEM competition since 2005. The team is unique in Waterloo for our student-led research, interdisciplinary collaboration between students from all faculties, and bioengineering focus.