McMaster Engineering Co-op Program
McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering is home to one of Ontario's largest engineering co-op programs, and the third largest in Canada. Here's why our program stands out.
Co-op roles must be related to engineering and/or technology.
Roles must be a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks for every 16-week employment term. Terms run from May-Aug,
Sept-Dec, and Jan-Apr.
Full-time roles are a must, with a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Co-op students receive competitive salaries, meeting or exceeding provincial and territorial minimums.
Full-cycle recruitment support, including job postings, student outreach, interview coordination, eligibility checks, offer extension and financial subsidy applications.
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Your gateway to talent that works
By the numbers
93%
of engineering undergraduate students are enrolled in the co-op program
women in the Bachelor of Engineering incoming Fall 2023 cohort
43%
ranking for industry impact by
Times Higher Education
#1
Co-op eligibility criteria
Our dedicated support
in Engineering Co-op & Career Services is here to ensure a seamless recruitment experience. We offer:
We understand that hiring co-op students is an investment, and we offer various funding sources to support employers. Explore our website for the latest funding opportunities. Some key programs include:
Funding assistance
Engaging events to connect your organization to our student talent pool.
Customized engagement strategies for targeted student groups and branding your organization effectively.
Facilitated connections with our diverse student community.
Opportunities for sponsorships, gift-giving, and industry-academia research collaborations.
Don’t just take our word for it,
here’s what employer partners have to say:
Have questions about hiring one of our students? Reach out to our Talent Partnership Consultants, our experts in connecting you with student talent.
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We have over 6,000 co-op students available annually, studying in 21 unique undergraduate, graduate (master’s and Ph.D.), and post-graduate programs.
Your organization has access to a vast talent pool. Learn more about how to hire a student.
0.1 DIVERSE STUDENT POOL
What we offer
We offer students for 4, 8, 12, or 16-month work terms starting in May, September, or January.
Adapt the hiring timeline to suit your needs.
0.2 FLEXIBLE TERMS
No rank/match process here. We have a flexible, continuous hiring cycle.
You decide who you want to hire and when.
0.3 YOUR CHOICE, YOUR TIMELINE
Our students bring hands-on experience in the latest engineering and technology trends.
Students are poised to make immediate contributions to your projects.
0.4 CUTTING-EDGE EXPERTISE
Offering $5,000-$7,000 per student, per 4-month work term. Apply through one of 18 delivery partners based on your industry.
STUDENT work placement program
Claim 25% to 30% of eligible expenditures per student, per work term (up to $3,000 for each placement) for hiring a co-op student at an Ontario University or College. We make the process straightforward, automatically providing the necessary documentation.
ontario co-operative education tax credit
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"McMaster students have made a tremendous impact at Geotab with their innovative ideas, tech-savvy skills, and strong work ethic. They've brought fresh perspectives, embraced new technologies, and fostered a culture of growth and collaboration."
Sarah Lima,
Campus Talent Program Lead, Geotab
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"McMaster Engineering co-op students have been a great addition to our organization. Their profound knowledge, professionalism and readiness for real-world challenges have elevated our projects to new heights"
Ayushi V. Ooriah
HR, Specialist at ProMach
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“We’ve had nothing but success with McMaster Engineering’s Co-op and Career Services team. They really care about their students and the success of their relationships with industry."
Nestor Noronha,
Early Careers Recruiter, Ledcor
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McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering is home to one of Ontario's largest engineering co-op programs, and the third largest in Canada. Here's why our program stands out.
McMaster Engineering Co-op Program
Our Talent Partnership and Employer Relations team
ranking for industry
impact by Times
Higher Education
#1
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