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Honours students in certain Arts majors on the Waterloo campus may apply to co-op in their first year.
Beginning in fall 2025, Faculty of Arts co-op will be available to honours students in the majors below.
*Students in English, Film Studies, History, Philosophy, or Political Science: If you intend to participate in the Vancouver Film School Pathway or the Law Degree in partnership with the University of Sussex program, you will not be eligible for co-op.
**Students in the BA + MBA and the BA + MA (Sussex) programs, please note while participation may be possible, because co-op would delay your graduation, your graduate program would be deferred until the following year.
“My abstract understanding of international development has transformed into real-world insights about humanitarian work, public policy and foreign aid, through my co-op experience at War Child Canada.”
Hayley Newman-Petryshen, Global Studies
|
Year |
Fall (September to December) |
Winter (January to April) |
Spring (May to August) |
|
1 |
1A academic term |
1B academic term |
Break |
|
2 |
2A academic term |
2B academic term |
3A academic term |
|
3 |
Work term 1 |
3B academic term |
Work term 2 |
|
4 |
4A academic term |
Work term 3 |
4B academic term |
| Industry | Highest | Lowest |
| Academic | $938 | $669 |
| Government | $889 | minimum wage |
| Non-Profit | $940 | minimum wage |
| Private | $975 | minimum wage |
| Industry | Highest | Lowest |
| Academic | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Government | insufficient data | insufficient data |
| Non-Profit | $925 | minimum wage |
| Private | $1,113 | minimum wage |
Overall average weekly salary for 2025 was $762.
Digital and Social Media Intern
Incorporate the latest digital trends to plan, execute, and evaluate social media campaigns that will make a lasting impact on the organization’s marketing success.
Government and Industry Affairs Intern
Coordinate briefing materials and logistics for delegations. Track policy files through legislative processes and report on relevant updates.
Human Resources Co-op Student
Support improvements in select HR and operational processes and procedures through process mapping, conduct market salary research and assist with special company events.
Junior Policy Analyst
Research, conduct analysis, and assist in developing and implementing policies, programs, and corporate strategic plans.
Market Research Associate
Research and maintain knowledge of current trends in marketing and innovation to improve efficiency of company processes and quality of deliverables.
Program and Events Coordinator
Research, plan, promote, and lead programs and events for children, youth, and families.
Student Life Communications Assistant
Create content for social media, web, and promotional materials and support promotion of events, programs and resources.
Contact Us:
Waterloo Campus
E:
coopadmissions@wlu.ca
T:
548.889.3259
F:
519.884.8829
Office Location: 192 King Street North
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Brantford Campus
E:
coopadmissions@wlu.ca
T:
548.889.3247
Office Location: One Market - OM206
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Milton Campus