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Faculty of Environment

Co-op and careers

Whether you want to pursue a co-op degree or stick with the traditional stream of study, by being a student in UW's Faculty of Environment you're going to be job-ready.

Did you know?

  • 97% of our graduates are employed within 6 months
  • 12127 UW students are enrolled in co-op
  • $525 is the average weekly salary of Environment students on their first co-op work term
  • Our students and grads work all over Canada and the world in countries like Australia, New Zealand, China, Cameroon, the United Kingdom, Guyana, and the United States.

We'll help you find the perfect job

  • We've got services to make you job ready - UW's Career Services helps all students, in co-op and regular, develop the skills needed in the real world.
  • We're connected to the world - UW is renowned for its international reputation and as an Environment student, our network is your network.
  • We've been at it for over 50 years - launched in 1957, UW's co-op program is the largest in the world and the pioneer of the Canada's co-op system.

What kind of companies are going to hire you? Past employers of Environment students include:

  • Labatt Breweries
  • Earth Day Canada
  • Vancouver International Airport
  • The United Nations
  • World Wildlife Fund Canada
  • The Government of Madagascar

Experience co-op through the eyes of our students

Learn more as Emily, third year Environment student, explains how the co-op process works.

 

Which program is which?

For more co-op and career options check out Cool Job of the Month or the Co-op and careers page.