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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.
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If you're new to hiring, we've got you covered! Learn the fundamentals of hiring, job descriptions and available funding opportunities in our free virtual info sessions.
Why Waterloo co-op students?
Waterloo co-op students can tackle the world of work heads-on. They're passionate to solve real-world challenges. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit. Ready to create meaningful impact wherever they go.
Macleans Magazine
QS Reimagine Education Awards 2023
QS Graduate employability rankings
How does co-op work?
Register and post a job on our platform WaterlooWorks. Take advantage of our job boards and hire students for 12 to 16 weeks. Easily repost previous positions for the next hiring term. Get all the details on how to hire.
Funding opportunities
There are a variety of grants, tax credits and funding programs that help subsidize the cost of your hire. Discover available funding opportunities, learn about your eligibility or chat with a specialist to get started.
Hear from our employers
"We cannot be successful without a strong co-op graduate program and a pipeline. A talent pipeline is fundamental to our success for the future."
- Jas Dhindsa, Chief Technology and Data Officer, Gore Mutual
News
From capstone to co-op: How Iqaluit is leveraging student talent to tackle northern challenges
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
The City of Iqaluit collaborated with Waterloo co-op students to explore innovative approaches to its pressing infrastructure challenges, leading to transformative improvements in how the city operates.
Waterloo co-op students dig into data to advance sustainability goals and save money at Teck Resources
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
In an industry often overlooked by emerging talent, co-op students are helping Teck Resources Ltd. prove that mining can be modern, meaningful and made for the next generation.
Change makers in action: How Waterloo co-op students drive real-world impact
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
At the 2025 Employer Impact Conference, four standout University of Waterloo co-op students shared how they turned ideas into action during their work terms—and how employers can unlock the full potential of student talent.
Events
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) Job Fair
Partnerships for Employment (P4E) is a partnership between the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph and Conestoga College. P4E hosts a Job Fair each fall and winter.