Hire from the best. McMaster has been among the top 100 universities in the world for 20 years.

Academic Excellence: McMaster is one of only five Canadian universities (and one of only two in Ontario) consistently ranked among the top 100 in the world by the major global ranking systems.

McMaster is home to more than 70 research centres and institutes.

The McMaster Model, a student-centred, problem-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning, has been adopted worldwide.

Connect your business with the next-gen mindset.

98% of employers state our co-op students meet or exceed their expectations.

No Rank & Match: Hire the right fit just as you would for a full-time employee at your organization.

Dedicated Recruitment Team: Our expert team streamlines the hiring process for employers. We can take you from job posting to offer within five business days.

Get up to 50-70% of student wage costs reimbursed.

Funding subsidies such as the Ontario Tax Credit, Student-Work Integrated Learning Program (SWILP) and NSERC Experience Awards make it affordable.

Quality over Quantity: Admission to the program is limited, and students are selected based on an application, GPA and an entrance interview. Candidates are pre-screened for job readiness.

Our programs are accredited by the Canadian Association for Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada).

Students have been awarded the CEWIL Excellence Award and the EWO Student of the Year Award.

Our students have the option of combining two work terms back to back, allowing you to hire for 4 or 8 months from most programs.

We offer free services to employers to support your recruitment and promotional strategies, including job posting on our online recruitment system, preparing application packages, facilitating on-campus interviewing, and hosting career and promotional events.

We provide full support to our students and employers before, during and after the work term.

Hiring a co-op student is a great way to trial a candidate for a potential full-time position, with minimal risk.

Advantages McMaster Science Co-op Students Offer

Well-Prepared Candidates: Co-op programs start in third year. This means students have completed five academic semesters and bring substantial academic knowledge and skills.

Career-Skill Building 1: McMaster Science Co-op programs are competitive entry. Before applying, all students complete “Skills for Career Success in Science.” This course builds their professionalism and helps get them ready to contribute effectively from day one.

Career Skill Building 2: When students enter co-op, they complete “Advanced Job Search Skills for Science Co-op Students,” before their first work term. This additional training ensures they are well-versed in professionalism and ready to add value to your organization.