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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.
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
OICR invests in co-op student experience
By: Krista Henry (she/her)
Inclusion, innovation and collaboration are more than just buzz words for the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). They are core values that resonate with its employees, including Waterloo co-op students.
To infinity and beyond: co-op students drive impact in AI research at startup
By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
InfinityQ is a startup with a bold mission: to solve complex problems using quantum-inspired and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. From optimizing financial portfolios to streamlining supply chains, the company is helping industries make smarter, faster decisions.
Sunnybrook’s global vision shapes future health-care leaders
By: Micaela Kelly (she/her)
Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre (Sunnybrook) is shaping the leaders of the future with a global mindset. With the support of hands-on mentorship, co-op students are leading cutting-edge research at Sunnybrook.
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.
2025 CEE Employer Impact Awards
You’re invited to attend a virtual ceremony to recognize the recipients of the Co-operative and Experiential Education (CEE) Employer Impact Awards on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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.