Join more than 8,000 employers who have tapped into the value of co-op students from Waterloo. Register now and post a job!
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 an info session
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.
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
Five tips to support neurodivergent talent in the workplace
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
Hiring neurodivergent talent can lead to benefits in all organizations, including co-op employers. Understanding how to support these employees helps everyone succeed in the workplace.
PhysioMira is focused on changing health care with the strength of Waterloo co-op students
By: Jed Bick (he/him)
Students are applying health, kinesiology and business acumen to transform the experience of physiotherapy.
Investing in Waterloo co-op students pays dividends for CIBC’s Capital Markets Technology group
By: Christie Zeb (she/her)
It started 30 years ago with a handful of on-campus interviews. Today, co-op students play a pivotal role in CIBC’s Capital Markets Technology strategy.
Events
Co-op hiring fundamentals info session
At Waterloo, we offer more than top co-op talent. Join us to learn how to attract our co-op student talent, get research-backed recruitment insights, and walk through five simple hiring steps to get you started today.
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.
Co-op hiring fundamentals info session
At Waterloo, we offer more than top co-op talent. Join us to learn how to attract our co-op student talent, get research-backed recruitment insights, and walk through five simple hiring steps to get you started today.