Why Co-op?

We see you as our partners in enhancing our students' educational experience. Our program is flexible, with students available for short (4 months) or longer-term work placements (8, 12 or 16 months).

Some of the benefits of having a co-op student include:

A fresh, new perspective in your workplace

Create a talent pipeline with a trial period that could lead to future employment and allow students to return for multiple work placements

Provide assistance with specific projects

May assist in branding your organization on campus when they return to their studies

Our Students

Committed: Students commit to completing their work placement in its entirety. Our students are eager to apply their knowledge in a professional environment.

Educated: Students have met specific criteria for admission into our program and many have excelled academically.

Prepared: To ensure their success, students complete a co-operative education and internship preparation course and must attend a mandatory pre-departure session prior to leaving on their work placement.

DiverseStudents come from all 8 of our undergraduate programs including Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Geological, Engineering Physics and Mechanical.

Work Placement Requirements

Co-op Student Skill Development 

  • Work placements must be focused on the development and application of engineering skills; labour and administrative positions do not qualify
  • Work placements must be full-time hours and paid; part-time positions do not qualify

Supervision 

  • We recommend that co-op students be supervised by or receive in-depth mentorship from a licensed Professional Engineer when possible 
  • Co-op staff will conduct a site visit with the co-op student and their supervisor once during the work term placement
  • Supervisors will be required to complete evaluations of the co-op student's performance

Start Dates

  • Work placements begin in January, May or September

Term Length

  • Work placements may be 4, 8, 12 or 16 months in duration
  • Please note that students who have just finished their second year of study can only do a 4-month placement from May to August. They must return to their third year of study before going out again on a longer term placement.

Recruit Through Our Program

If you have not previously posted or hired through our USask CareerLink system, then you will need to register an employer profile.

Post your co-op job on our Engineering Co-op Internship Program job board in CareerLink. Only students who have been admitted to our program have access to this exclusive job board.

Choose and interview your candidates. You are welcome to contact students directly to schedule interviews or our program staff can provide assistance with the scheduling process.

Hire a USask engineering student! Please extend the offer directly to students and cc' engineering.coop@usask.ca.

Please ensure that our co-op office has been made aware of your co-op student hire. Our Engineering Co-op Internship Program is a comprehensive, academic work-integrated learning program in which students maintain full-time student status and receive credit.

Recommended Recruitment Timelines

Our program uses open recruitment for hiring students. We recommend the following recruitment timelines, however, program staff can work with you to set up timelines that suit your hiring needs.

  • Post approximately 4-months prior to the work term beginning
  • Post for two weeks
  • Screen candidates for one week
  • Interview for one week
  • Select candidates and make an offer directly to the student (cc' engineering.coop@usask.ca). We encourage you to contact our co-op office to confirm student availability/eligibility before extending an offer.

Students can be hired at any time throughout the year, however we suggest following our recommended recruitment timelines as this is when our students are more actively searching, applying and accepting co-op positions based on the anticipated start date of the work term.

Employer/Recruiter Opportunities: Sponsorship & Engagement

Are you seeking to establish and strengthen your company's brand presence among our talented engineering students? Check out ideas for sponsorship, engagment and/or recruiting with us!

 Co-op sponsor amounts

 Co-op Student of the Year Award

Sponsorship of our "Co-op Student of the Year Award" provides your company with the opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional contributions made by our co-op students. This sponsorship not only showcases your company's dedication to fostering the development of young professionals but also enhances your brand reputation as a company that values and invests in the growth of professional engineers.

Every year, a Co-op student is recognized as the Co-op Student of the Year. The recipient is also nominated for the Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) Student Award.

Sponsorship includes:

  • On-site Banner Display: Your company banner or poster will be prominently displayed in the Co-op Office throughout the fall and winter terms of 2024-2025.
  • Digital Recognition and Logo: Your company logo will be featured on the Co-op Student of the Year Award website page, highlighted in a LinkedIn post, and showcased on a rotating slide on the Co-op TV.

Award Presentation Opportunity: A representative from your company will be invited to present the award to the student winner in January.

 Co-op Student Bursary

A “Co-op Bursary” goes a long way to support our co-op students who have participated in a co-op work term. By offering financial support through a bursary, you can help alleviate the financial burden that co-op students face, allowing them to focus on their studies and excel in their academic pursuits.

Sponsorship includes:

  • On-site Banner Display: Your company banner or poster will be prominently displayed in the Co-op Office for one full term. A photo will be taken of the student recipient standing next to the banner or poster.
  • Digital recognition via logo on website and social media thanks: Your company logo will be showcased on a rotating slide on the Co-op TV.
 Co-op Coffee Corner

The “Co-op Coffee Corner” allows the Co-op Office to showcase your company during our busy mornings, ensuring maximum exposure to our talented engineering students. Our dedicated co-op staff will expertly organize these gatherings, effectively promoting your brand and creating awareness among the student community. 

Sponsorship includes:

  • On-site Banner Display: Your company banner or poster will be prominently displayed in the Co-op Office ensuring maximum exposure to our talented engineering students. Our dedicated co-op staff will expertly organize these gatherings, effectively promoting your brand and creating awareness among the student community.
  • Digital Recognition and Logo: Your company logo will be showcased on a rotating slide on the Co-op TV.

FAQ’s:

  • Does a company employer have to be present each day?
    The Co-op Coffee Corner allows us to do the hard work. You get the branding awareness without being present.
  • How many morning coffee and tea days are offered? 
    Your sponsorship will cover 5 days of coffee and tea, provided each morning through campus Culinary Services for our co-op students.
  • Can I choose the delivery dates?
    The Co-op Office will suggest dates that maximize student traffic into the office. We will also collaborate with you to establish suitable dates.
  • What if I want to sponsor more Co-op Coffee Corners?
    We would be delighted to offer our engineering students additional mornings of coffee or tea. 
 "Zero Hunger" for Students

By supporting “Zero Hunger” you are providing essential nourishment to students in need. Hunger should never be a barrier to learning, and your sponsorship can ensure that our engineering students have access to nutritious snacks located in the Engineering Co-op & Career Centre throughout the year.

Sponsorship includes:

  • On-site Banner Display: Your company banner or poster will be prominently displayed in the Co-op Office for one week.
  • Digital recognition via logo on website and social media thanks: Your company logo will be showcased on a rotating slide on the Co-op TV.
Engineering Co-op & Career Centre Open House

During the fall and winter terms, the Engineering Co-op & Career Centre hosts an Open House for all engineering students. Our Open House events occur the day before the Fall Careers Fair and the Winter Employer Ups. We welcome our students and help them prepare for these career fair events. And who doesn’t love the smell of popcorn? Your gift would sponsor the rental of a popcorn machine and kernels for one of these days.

Sponsorship includes:

  • On-site Banner Display: Your company banner or poster will be prominently displayed in the Co-op Office on the day of the Engineering Co-op & Career Centre Open House.
  • Digital recognition via logo on website and social media thanks: Your company logo will be showcased on a rotating slide on the Co-op TV.

2024-2025 USASK Engineering Sponsorship Opportunities 

Hard Hat Ceromony

Second-year and graduate studies (MSc, MEng & PhD) USask Engineering students will be welcomed into their disciplines by alumni, department heads, faculty members, senior students, and industry leaders. The Hard Hat Ceremony features a colorful display of hard hats representing the engineering disciplines. Reception to follow for students to celebrate their newly chosen discipline.

When: September 26, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM CST
Location: Prairieland Park, Hall A (503 Ruth St W, Saskatoon, SK)

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Ashley Drozda at ashley.drozda@usask.ca

C.J. Mackenzie Gala

Join the College of Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Ron & Jane Graham School of Professional Development (SoPD), as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of an esteemed engineering alumnus at the 48th C.J. Mackenzie Gala.

Each year, this prestigious gala honours an alumnus who has attained a position of eminence in their profession and acknowledges their outstanding contributions to engineering.

The C.J. Mackenzie Gala has become the premier event within the engineering community, offering a unique opportunity for engineers to gather, connect with students, researchers and faculty, network, and celebrate a distinguished engineering alum. The evening culminates with a keynote address by our soon-to-be-announced Distinguished Lecturer.

When: Time: 06:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST
Location: Prairieland Park, Hall A (503 Ruth Street)

Event Questions? Contact Carlene Deutscher at carlene.deutscher@usask.ca
Event Sponsorship? Contact Ashley Drozda at ashley.drozda@usask.ca

Corporate Table(s)s are available online now: https://cjm2025.eventbrite.ca

Capstone Design Showcase 

The evening brings together students, industry members, family and friends, faculty and high school students who attend to see the innovative design work of our senior USask Engineering undergraduate students. The event showcases the academic talents of our future engineers, the top capstone groups from each department compete for bragging rights and cash prizes in a variety of categories. 

When: April 2, 2025
Location: Prairieland Park

Corporate Table(s) are available online now: https://usask-capstone.eventbrite.ca 

Fall Careers Day 

Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location: Physical Activity Complex (PAC)

Our Fall Careers Day is open to students from all campus colleges and programs, as well as employers from all industries. This includes, but is not limited to, Agriculture & Bioresources, Kinesiology, Edwards School of Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Arts & Science, and Education. 

All booth and sponsorship packages include: 

  • WiFi access 
  • Booths are 6' x 10' and include a skirted table, side and back curtains, and two chairs 
  • Two passes to both the exhibitors' continental breakfast and lunch 
  • Organization name on the event website 
  • Student Ambassador assistance throughout the event 

BOOTH PRICING 

INCLUDED IN PRICE 

Standard Booth 
$800 Early Bird Registration (on and before July 19, 2024) 
$950 (after July 19th, 2024) 

  • Standard booth features 

USask Department Booth 
$500 

  • Standard booth features 

Registered Charity  
$500 

  • Standard booth features 

Premium Booth       
$1100 

  • Standard booth features  
  • High visibility location  
  • Electricity 
  • Organizational profile in the event guide 
  • 1 additional breakfast and lunch pass 
  • Highlighted as Premium Booth on event website 

 

SPONSOR PRICING 

INCLUDED IN PRICE 

Platinum 
$4000 (1 available) 

  • Double booth with electricity at the entrance to the venue with two tables and 10 chairs 
  • Reception area within booth including 2 cocktail tables to engage with students  
  • On-site interview area to connect with students during the event 
  • Full-screen promotion on Jumbotron during event 
  • Employer Spotlight during event which includes a 15 minute on-stage presentation and a prize giveaway for students (must supply prize)  
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch passes for up to 10 representatives 
  • Student Ambassador assistance throughout the day 
  • 5 free parking exit passes 
  • Prominent logo recognition as the Platinum Level Sponsor in the Event Guide, including a full page colour advertisement, and organizational profile. 
  • Recognition as the Platinum Level Sponsor on event posters, event website and Career Services social media channels 
  • 15 Featured Job Postings (value $200 per posting) to be used within 6 months 
  • 1 Free Campus Visit during the 2024-25 academic year (value of $100) 
  • Priority access to interview scheduling for the 2024-25 academic year 
  • Priority booking for in-person Info Session on campus (excludes catering) 

Gold 
$3,000 (2 available) 

  • Extended booth in a premium high visibility location and features two tables and 8 chairs 
  • Split ½ screen promotion on Jumbotron during event 
  • On-stage Employer Spotlight during event which includes a prize giveaway for students (must supply prize)  
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch passes for up to 8 representatives 
  • Student Ambassador assistance throughout the day 
  • 4 free parking exit passes 
  • Prominent logo recognition as the Gold Level Sponsor in the Event Guide, including a 1/2 page colour advertisement, and organizational profile. 
  • Recognition as the Gold Level Sponsor on event posters, event website and Career Services social media channels 
  • 10 Featured Job Postings (value $200 per posting) to be used within 6 months 
  • 1 Free Campus Visit during the 2024-25 academic year (value of $100) 
  • Priority access to interview scheduling for the 2024-25 academic year 
  • Priority booking for in-person info sessions on campus (excludes catering) 

Silver 
$2000 (4 available) 

  • Premium location booth features with high visibility including 1 table and 4 chairs 
  • On-stage sponsorship acknowledgement and prize giveaway for students (must supply prize)  
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch passes for up to 4 representatives 
  • Student Ambassador assistance throughout the day 
  • 2 free parking exit passes 
  • Split 1/4 screen promotion on Jumbotron during event  
  • Prominent color logo recognition as a Silver Level Sponsor in the Event Guide, including a quarter page advertisement, and organizational profile 
  • Recognition as the Silver Level Sponsor on event posters, website, and Career Services’ social media channels 
  • 5 Featured Job Postings (value $200 per posting) to be used within 6 months 
Winter (Engineering) Employer Pop-ups

Dates: January 20-24, 2025
Time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm
Location: College of Engineering

Employer Pop-ups provide a more intimate setting to connect with our students in a smaller venue. They are open to students from all campus colleges and programs, as well as employers from all industries. 

Stay tuned for further details in Fall!

(NOTE: Engineering Employer Pop-ups are held in the heart of the Engineering Building where employers can meet and engage with all of our engineering students.) 

Employer Funding Resources

Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)

As part of the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), a variety of funding opportunities are available for employers to hire students for the purposes of experiential learning. This funding is being administered by Employment and Social Development Canada.

Co-op Annual Reports

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