Connect with top talent through UBC’s Applied Science Co-op program

By hiring our Engineering and Architecture students, you gain innovative thinkers and problem-solvers ready to contribute to your organization. Discover the benefits of partnering with UBC and shape the leaders of tomorrow.

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Why Hire Through Applied Science Co-op

Hiring co-op students is an excellent option to staff your organization in the short term, while planning for the future and creating a successful talent pipeline.

Learn Why

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Disciplines and Programs

Learn more about our 13 Engineering disciplines, as well as our Bachelor of Design Program.

Explore Disciplines and Programs

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Funding

All UBC Applied Science Co-op work terms are paid learning experiences. If you have a position but do not have the necessary funding to pay a student, there may be assistance available.

Co-op Funding

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Salary

View the mean and median monthly wages for our co-op students, broken down by discipline. 

View Co-op Salary

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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigeneity (EDI.I)

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigeneity (EDI.I) are core to the Applied Science Co-op Program and through our work with external stakeholders, we seek to engage employers that also foster and champion EDI.I in the workplace. 

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion+Indigeneity 

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Employer Expectations and Guidelines

Read our "Employer Expectations and Guidelines " to ensure all posted positions meet both employment standards and the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) recruiting ethics.

Read Employer Expectations and Guidelines

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Post a Job and Access Resources

Find our job posting, job offer, and job description templates, and send us your co-op jobs.  

Post Your Job and Access Resources

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Get in Touch

Schedule a short call to speak with our industry engagement team about your recruitment needs, and to learn more about our Applied Science Co-op program.

Contact Our Industry Engagement Team

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Looking to stay connected with UBC Applied Science and the Co-op Program? Sign up to our newsletter and receive updates about upcoming events, mentorship opportunities, capstone projects, co-op program hiring, and more.

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