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Co-operative education

Biology student Erin Latham spent a co-op work term with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, where she helped monitor protected properties around British Columbia.

Put your learning in motion with Co-op and Career

Looking for work experience in your field? Want to write a standout résumé or ace the big interview? Wondering what it takes to land your dream job for life? UVic Co-op and Career has got you covered -- for all this and everything in between.

Take part in co-operative education (co-op)

One in four UVic students take part in the extremely popular Co-operative Education Program, which helps them:

alternate academic terms with work terms
graduate with up to one year of work experience in the real world,
gain a network of valuable contacts
develop competencies to wow employers
reflect on their learning to find a career that matches their goals

Find the co-op program connected to your field of study or check out the list in the "Co-op and Career" tab below.

Visit the Co-op and Career website for details about:

Benefit from Career Services

You can access career development support at any time through our Career Services offices. Services include:

Co-op and Career can help you put your learning in motion. Whether you're an undergraduate, a grad student or an alumnus, we've got the tools and resources you'll need to navigate your career path.

Find the Co-op and Career office connected to your academic program:

Career offices

Main Co-op and Career office (All programs except Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, and Law): 250-721-8421, careers@uvic.ca, CSB 110 ( view map)
Business Co-op and Career office: 250-721-6087, bco@uvic.ca, BEC 112 ( view map)
Engineering and Computer Science/Math Co-op and Career: 250-472-5825, ecareers@uvic.ca, ECS 210 ( view map)

Co-op offices

Biochemistry and Microbiology, bcmbsec@uvic.ca 250-721-8813,
Biology, biocoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-8637
Business, bccc@uvic.ca, 250-721-6054, Staff list
Chemistry, chemcoop@uvic.ca 250-721-7155
Computer Science/Math, engrcoop@uvic.ca, 250-472-5800, Staff list
Earth and Ocean Sciences seoscoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-7713
Engineering, engrcoop@uvic.ca, 250-472-5800, Staff list
Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, ephecoop@uvic.ca, 250-472-4690
Health Information Science, hiscoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-6458
Humanities, Fine Arts and Professional Writing hfpwcoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-8841
Law, lawcoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-8195
Physics and Astronomy, physcoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-7713
Public Administration, spacoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-8061
Social Sciences, sscoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-8689
International coordinator, intlcoop@uvic.ca, 250-721-6076

Student stories

co-op feature: Robin Parhar Robin Parhar did her work term with a Real Estate and Property Management company in Duncan and was able to gain great insights into this industry. She learned that bringing enthusiasm and willingness each day to her job (which came naturally for her anyway), were qualities that were highly valued by her employer and resulted in her exceeding their expectations.