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We're providing the flexibility you need to access top student talent from Waterloo.
It's never too late to post a co-op job.
Our co-op program runs year-round, so we always have students available to hire for four- to eight-month work terms.
If you need access to talent, we'll help you find the right student for your organization as quickly as we can.
Filling your full-time talent needs can be simple, sustainable and affordable for any organization.
Important dates to remember when hiring co-op students
Important dates to remember when hiring students from the Faculty of Health, Arts (including Chartered Professional Accounting co-op students), Engineering, Environment, Mathematics and Science.
January - April 2023 Winter work term
Suggested work term dates: January 9 - April 28, 2023
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the winter 2023 work term will look like:
- Work terms range from 12-16 weeks.
- During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- Stay up to date with work term updates/travel policies due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Submit by Sept. 14 | Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. | Sept. 23 - Oct. 5 |
Oct. 6 at 12 p.m. |
Oct. 7 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit between Sept. 15 - Oct. 12 | Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. | Oct. 21 - Nov. 2 |
Nov. 3 at 12 p.m. |
Nov. 4 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted |
Nov. 15 - 17 | Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. |
Nov. 18 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted |
Nov. 22 - 24 | Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. |
Nov. 25 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted |
Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 |
Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. |
Dec. 2 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted |
Dec. 6 - 8 | Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. |
Dec. 9 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- October 10: No interviews/University closed (Thanksgiving holiday).
- October 11 - 14: No interviews (Reading week).
- October 11: Staff Thank You Day – co-op related services will resume on October 12.
Direct offers start December 12, 2022
Following the last match on December 9, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the winter 2023 work term.
May - August 2023 Spring/Summer work term
Suggested work term dates: May 8 - August 25, 2023
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the spring/summer 2023 work term will look like:
- Work terms range from 12-16 weeks.
- During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- Stay up to date with work term updates/travel policies due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Submit by Jan. 11 | Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. | Jan. 23 - Feb. 8 | Feb. 9 at 12 p.m. | Feb. 10 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit between Jan. 12 - Feb. 14 | Feb. 17 at 11:59 p.m. (*new time) | Mar. 1 - 8 | Mar. 9 at 12 p.m. | Mar. 10 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 21 - 23 | Mar. 23 at 8 p.m. | Mar. 24 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 28 - 30 | Mar. 30 at 8 p.m. | Mar. 31 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 4 - 5 | Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. | Apr. 6 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 | Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 11 - 13 | Apr. 13 at 8 p.m. | Apr. 14 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- February 20: No interviews/University closed (Family day holiday).
- February 21 - 24: No interviews (Reading week).
- April 7: No interviews/University closed (Good Friday holiday).
Direct offers start April 17, 2023
Following the last match on April 14, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the spring/summer 2023 work term.
September - December 2022 Fall work term
Suggested work term dates: September 6 - December 23, 2022
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the fall 2022 work term will look like:
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Work terms can range from 12 to 16 weeks.
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All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
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During cycles 3-5, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
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Please continue to monitor our current university travel policies for co-op work term updates due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Submit by May 11 | May 17 at 9 a.m. | May 24 - June 8 | June 9 at 12 p.m. | June 10 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit May 12 – June 15 | June 21 at 9 a.m. | June 27 - July 8 | July 11 at 12 p.m. | July 12 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 19 - 21 | July 21 at 8 p.m. | July 22 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 26 - 28 | July 28 at 8 p.m. | July 29 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between June 16 – July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Aug. 2 - 4 | Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. | Aug. 5 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- July 1: No interviews/University closed (Canada day holiday).
Direct offers start August 8, 2022
Following the last match on August 5, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the fall 2022 work term.
Architecture co-op students
January - April 2023 Winter work term
Suggested work term dates: January 9 - April 28, 2023
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the winter 2023 work term will look like:
- The hiring process for Architecture students begins in cycle 2.
- Work terms range from 12-16 weeks.
- During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- Stay up to date with work term updates/travel policies due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 2 | Submit by Oct. 12 | Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. | Oct. 21 - Nov. 2 |
Nov. 3 at 12 p.m. |
Nov. 4 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Nov. 15 - 17 | Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. |
Nov. 18 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Nov. 22 - 24 | Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. |
Nov. 25 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 |
Dec. 1 at 8 p.m. |
Dec. 2 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Oct. 13 - Nov. 30 | Beginning Nov. 9, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Dec. 6 - 8 | Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. |
Dec. 9 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- October 10: No interviews/University closed (Thanksgiving holiday).
- October 11 - 14: No interviews (Reading week).
- October 11: Staff Thank You Day - co-op related services will resume on October 12.
- If you wish to interview both Architectural Engineering and Architecture students, please contact your Hiring Process Support for more info.
Direct offers start December 12, 2022
Following the last match on December 9, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the winter 2023 work term.
May - August 2023 Spring/Summer work term
Suggested work term dates: May 8 - August 25, 2023
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the spring/summer 2023 work term will look like:
- The hiring process for Architecture students begins in cycle 2.
- Work terms range from 12-16 weeks.
- During cycles 3-6, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- Stay up to date with work term updates/travel policies due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 2 | Submit by Feb. 14 | Feb. 17 at 11:59 p.m. (*new time) | Mar. 1 - 8 | Mar. 9 at 12 p.m. | Mar. 10 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 21 - 23 | Mar. 23 at 8 p.m. | Mar. 24 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Mar. 28 - 30 | Mar. 30 at 8 p.m. | Mar. 31 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 4 - 5 | Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. | Apr. 6 |
| Cycle 6 | Submit between Feb. 15 - Apr. 4 |
Beginning Mar. 17, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Apr. 11 - 13 | Apr. 13 at 8 p.m. | Apr. 14 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- February 20: No interviews/University closed (Family day holiday).
- February 21 - 24: No interviews (Reading week).
- April 7: No interviews/University closed (Good Friday holiday).
- If you wish to interview both Architectural Engineering and Architecture students, please contact your Hiring Process Support for more info.
Direct offers start April 17, 2023
Following the last match on April 14, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the spring/summer 2023 work term.
September - December 2022 Fall work term
Suggested work term dates: September 6 - December 23, 2022
At a high level, here’s what hiring for the fall 2022 work term will look like:
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The hiring process for Architecture students begins in cycle 2.
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Work terms can range from 12 to 16 weeks.
-
All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
-
During cycles 3-5, review your apps two days after you post your job and schedule your interviews four business days before your desired interview period.
-
Please continue to monitor our current university travel policies for co-op work term updates due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 2 | Submit by June 15 | June 21 at 9 a.m. | June 27 - July 8 | July 11 at 12 p.m. | July 12 |
| Cycle 3 | Submit between June 16 - July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 19 - 21 | July 21 at 8 p.m. | July 22 |
| Cycle 4 | Submit between June 16 - July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | July 26 - 28 | July 28 at 8 p.m. | July 29 |
| Cycle 5 | Submit between June 16 - July 26 | Beginning July 15, review apps 2 business days after your job is posted | Aug. 2 - 4 | Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. | Aug. 5 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- July 1: No interviews/University closed (Canada day holiday).
- If you wish to interview both Architectural Engineering and Architecture students, please contact your Hiring Process Support for more info.
Direct offers start August 8, 2022
Following the last match on August 5, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the fall 2022 work term.
Pharmacy co-op students
January - April 2023 Winter work term
Suggested work term dates: January 9 - April 28, 2023
At high-level, here's what hiring for the winter 2023 work term will look like:
- Work terms can range from 12-16 weeks.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- Stay up to date with work term updates/travel policies due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Sept. 6 | Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. | Sept. 20 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Note: Some alternative dates are available - see the important notes section below for details) |
Sept. 26 at 12 p.m. | Sept. 28 |
| Cycle 2 (tentative) | Sept. 7 - 29 | Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. | Oct. 17 - 20 | Oct. 21 at 12 p.m. | Oct. 24 |
Important notes
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next cycle's match.
- Cycle 1 alternative interview dates:
- September 19 (8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
- September 22 (1:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
- September 23 (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- October 11: Staff Thank You Day – co-op related services will resume on October 12.
Direct offers start October 25, 2022
Following the last match on October 24, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the winter 2023 work term.
May - August 2023 Spring work term
Suggested work term dates: May 8 - August 25, 2023
At a high-level, here’s what hiring for the spring/summer 2023 work term will look like:
- Work terms can range from 12-16 weeks.
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
- Stay up to date with work term updates/travel policies due to COVID-19.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Jan. 3 | Jan. 11 at 9 a.m. | Jan. 16 - 20 | Jan. 23 at 12 p.m. | Jan. 25 |
| Cycle 2 (tentative) | Submit Jan. 4 - 26 | Jan. 31 at 9 a.m. | Feb. 6 - 8 | Feb. 9 at 12 p.m. | Feb. 10 |
Important note
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next match's cycle.
Direct offers start February 13, 2023
Following the last match on February 10, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the spring/summer 2023 work term.
September - December 2022 fall work term
Suggested work term dates: September 6 - December 23, 2022
At a high level, here’s what hiring for the fall 2022 work term will look like:
- All interviews will continue to take place remotely until further notice.
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Work terms can range from 12 to 16 weeks.
-
You can make direct offers to students starting June 13, 2022.
Recruiting schedule
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| Submit job posting by | Applications available for review by (ET) | Remote Interviews | Submit rankings by (ET) | Match results available by end of day (ET) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | May 3 | May 10 at 9 a.m. | May 17 - 18 (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) May 19 May 20 |
May 24 at 12 p.m. | May 25 |
| Cycle 2 | Submit May 4 - May 26 | May 31 at 9 a.m. | June 6 - 8 | June 9 at 12 p.m. | June 10 |
Important note
- Rankings submitted late will automatically be included in the next match's cycle.
Direct offers start June 13, 2022
Following the last match on June 10, you can continue hiring by making offers directly to students for the fall 2022 work term.
