Business Co-op Program and Career Services
Business Co-op
Business co-op gives you the opportunity to explore your career interests, develop practical skills and connect classroom learning to a professional work environment.
“My favourite part was working with clients across the globe—we personally helped grow clients’ online stores. To see your name mentioned in a review is one of the strongest motivators.”
Ian Kobylanski, BCom '18, intern with LimeSpot Solutions in Vancouver, BC
Students
The Gustavson School of Business co-op program makes sure that all students gain valuable career experience.
Employers
If you are looking for bright, skilled, highly motivated employees, you will want to find out how to hire our co-op students.
Brightspace
BCom, MBA or MGB students can find all the information on co-ops in the Co-op & Careers Program Manual located in Brightspace.
For Business Co-op questions, please contact the Business Co-op Program office at:
Email: busicoop@uvic.ca
Phone: 250-721-6054
Career Services
Whether you’re making the leap from studying to working or switching careers throughout your mid-life, the Business Career Centre has the resources you need to make your transition smooth. Job search can sometimes be a long process and you might need a lifeline to guide you along the way.
Events
A full list of Recruitment Information Sessions and Events is updated daily and available for viewing, and students can register online.
Students
Career Services available:
- Career Job Postings
- Professional Job Search Strategies
- Resume/Cover Letter Help
- Career Exploration & Work Search
- Graduate School Application Advice
For any career-related questions, please contact a Career Educator:
- Email: busccc@uvic.ca
- Schedule an appointment in the Career section of the Co-op and Career Portal.
Here are some companies that have special programs to hire and train newly graduated students:
View full list
- Amazon
- BC Hydro
- Bell
- BMO
- BP
- Canadian Tire
- Canadian Western Bank
- CIBC
- Cintas
- Cisco
- CGI
- CNOOC
- CPP Investment Board
- EMCO
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Enerplus
- Enmax
- Fairmont Hotels
- HSBC Bank Canada
- Hydro One
- IBM Consulting
- IBM Sales
- KPMG
- Labatt
- Marriott
- Microsoft
- Public Service Graduate Recruitment Program
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
- Rogers
- Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
- Scotiabank
- Shell
- Suncor
- TD Canada Trust Bank (TD Bank)
- TELUS
- TransAlta
- Ubisoft
Career positions
For career opportunities please see the UVic Cooperative Education Program and Career Services Portal.
Gear up to graduate
- Don't forget to check Gear Up to Graduate from UVic Co-op & Career!
- Plus: Even after you graduate, you can continue to access our career help and resources forever as an alumnus.
- After graduation, be sure to update your address with the Alumni Association to stay in the loop on alumni networking and learning opportunities.
Resources
Career Support & Resources
A solid resume and cover letter are your best first steps to landing the job you want, and a strong interview can seal the deal. Here's some great resources for resumes, cover letters & interviews.
Career Competency Tools
Need help identifying and describing your skills in your resume and interview? Completing some of the activities explained in the competency kit can help your market yourself more successfully to employers.
Employers
The Career Centre helps you optimize recruitment of qualified graduates:
- Post a Career Job on our Student Career Portal
- Attend a Co-op and Career Fair
- Host an Employer Information Session – Contact us at busccc@uvic.ca
For all other inquiries – please contact the Business Career Office by email: busccc@uvic.ca.