SCIENCE CAREER CENTRE AND CO-OP PROGRAM

SCIENCE CAREER CENTRE AND CO-OP PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE SCIENCE CO-OP PROGRAM? The Faculty of Science offers students the opportunity to integrate 4 to 16 months of supervised paid work experience into their degree. This lets them experience the connections between academic knowledge and employment opportunities, establish a professional network and explore possible career paths prior to graduation.

WHY CHOOSE SCIENCE CO-OP STUDENTS? Students in the program are highly motivated and committed to being strong employees, granting you the opportunity to train and develop Canada’s young science professionals.

Science Co-op students provide costeffective ways of meeting your shortterm staffing needs or completing special projects.

MOTIVATION

PROBLEM SOLVING

NEW PERSPECTIVES CONNECTION

DYNAMIC

GROWTH INNOVATION COMMITTED ENGAGED

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

HIRE STUDENTS • Actuarial Science STUDYING • Astrophysics IN THE • Biochemistry FOLLOWING • Biological Sciences FIELDS: •C ellular, Molecular, & Microbial Biology

LEARNING

• Environmental Science • Geology • Geophysics • Mathematics • Natural Sciences • Neuroscience

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Computer Science

• Plant Biology

• Data Science

• Zoology

HOW TO HIRE A SCIENCE CO-OP STUDENT • Work terms must be a minimum of 4 months and have a start date in early May, September, or January.

EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

• We

recommend posting 8-month positions for consistency in training and the greatest opportunity for growth and value-added work.

• Consistent supervision • Strong mentorship • Value added and engaging projects • Leadership • Performance evaluation

• Posting co-op opportunities is free.

We recommend posting jobs for a minimum of 2 weeks. You may also cross post to other Co-op and Internship Programs at the University of Calgary.

Post your job

Interview

Onboarding

January – March

February April

May

May July

June August

September

September November

October December

January

CONNECT WITH OUR STUDENTS Are you interested in connecting directly with our students? Reach out to explore your options, including: • Industry specific networking nights • Information sessions to promote your organization and available job postings • Professional development workshops • Get involved with student clubs • And more!

CONNECT WITH US TO POST YOUR JOB science.ucalgary.ca/ science-careers

WANT TO LEARN MORE? science.careers@ucalgary.ca

Science Career Centre Science B 149 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4 CANADA