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Engineering and Computer Science/Math Co-op

Find out everything you need to know about Engineering and Computer Science/Math Co-op using the links below. Need help? Contact us at 250-472-5800 or engrcoop@uvic.ca or stop by ECS 204.

Apply for jobs

External job sources

Want to look for a co-op position on your own? Check out the suggestions below or explore job posting sites and employer organizations in the journey kit.

Jobs in Canada

Alcatel
Ballard Power
Canadian Directory of Internships - also international opportunities
DMD & Associates
DSP Factory - mostly Waterloo, ON; also some positions in Switzerland
Enbridge Consumers Gas
Enerplus
Federal Government - Summer Federal Student Work Experience Program
GM Canada - co-op and internship opportunities in Canada
Hatch
Hydro One
Imperial Oil - October 1 deadline for the following summer!
Government of Manitoba - includes Manitoba Hydro
Mitel
National Research Council (NRC) - Summer jobs - the "Summer Program" typically targets non-co-op students, but they allow co-op students to apply for these jobs. Deadline is January 31. Please indicate on your application that you’re in a co-op program. Also, under the question on "Preferences," put that you’re seeking a "career-oriented summer employment position." The NRC also posts regular co-op jobs through our placement process. This site also contains information on the NRC's WES (Women in Engineering and Science) program.
Nokia - Canada and worldwide
Nortel
NSERC Undergraduate Research Awards - available in any co-op term
Pivotal Corp.
Proctor and Gamble - Click on "immediate opportunities" for current co-op jobs
Research in Motion
Schlumberger - also international positions
SiberCore
Shell
Smart Technologies
Suncor
TAP Solutions
Toshiba - check current opportunities for co-op/summer positions
TransAlta Utilities - summer student positions in power engineering - apply in January!
Workopolis.com

International jobs

Note on placements in the USA

Note on placements in the USA

Contact a coordinator for important information if you’re interested in placements in the USA. Generally, students who are Canadian citizens and have completed at least 2 years of their program may be eligible to obtain a TN-1 visa. Bridge students who already have a technology diploma will find this system easier to use.