Co-operative Education and Internships
Programs
Co-operative Education & Internship Programs offer opportunities for students to gain paid work experience related to their field. Students in the U of R Co-operative Education Program alternate between semesters of academic study and paid work terms.
- In comparison, the U of R Internship Program requires students to complete a 12 or 16 month placement in Engineering or Actuarial Science.
- While Co-op allows you to work for a semester at one employer, then go back to class, then work again for another employer, etc., an internship only allows you one placement for either twelve or sixteen months with only one employer. You can work for a longer period of time to fully understand the nature of the job, allow for completion of projects, etc.
- Students who have completed their third year of their program, are eligible for internship in Engineering and Actuarial Science.
- Many employers prefer to hire students for longer periods of time as a "on-the-job interview" for future permanent employment.
- For international opportunities, visit UR International - Global Internships.
Questions to Consider before Applying:
- Are you in a and spoken with your faculty advisor?
- If you are an International Student? Have you applied for International work permit?
- Have you reviewed general application guidelines from the Academic Calendar?
To learn more about the Co-op Programs please visit the Academic Work Experience Site
Contact Us
Centre for Experiential and Service Learning (CESL)
163 Riddell Centre
8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Email: experiential.learning@uregina.ca
Volunteer Centre: volunteer@uregina.ca
Co-op/Internships: coop.office@uregina.ca
Ambassador Program: ambassadors.info@uregina.ca
All other inquiries: student.employment@uregina.ca
Resources
U of R Campus Job Seeking
- UR Recreation Services- Part-time, Casual & Summer Jobs
- UR Students' Union- Job Listings (seasonal, part-time, full-time)
- UR Human Resources- Employment for Students, Staff & Faculty
- UR Jobs Board - URCareersLink - On and Off Campus Jobs
- UR Job Fairs
Government Jobs
Job Search Engines
Co-op is available in these areas – but check with your faculty to see if your eligible.
- Arts
- Business Administration
- Engineering & Applied Science
- La Cité
- Science
- Graduate Studies & Research
Click Here for Entrance Requirements
Click here for the Student Handbook
Click here for the GRADUATE STUDENTS ADMISSION APPLICATION FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION WORK TERM
Hiring for Winter 2025: Please Click Here to Download our Employer Schedule
For more information on how to post a job and set up interviews please refer to the following guide.
Services we provide:
- Job posting - posting of your job to our employment board
- Application collection - we can collect and forward resumes to you for prescreening
- On-campus interviews - several comfortable interview rooms are available for booking
- Information sessions - we can assist in organize and promoting information sessions for prospective students or selected candidates prior to interviews
- Career fairs - we provide the necessary event planning for maximum showcasing of your organization
Please explore our website and Employer Handbook (PDF) or contact us for more information about how you can get involved with Co-operative Education and Internships at the University of Regina.
To schedule interviews, please download the Interview Request form and submit it to coop.office@uregina.ca.
International Students are required to have a Valid Co-op Work Permit to go on a work term.
International Students are required to have a Valid Co-op Work Permit to go on a work term.
Due to lengthy processing times with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), International students must have applied for a permit at least six months prior to applying for Co-op. NO EXCEPTIONS! (You will need to attach your work permit when you submit your application to the Co-op program.)
It is recommended that students apply for their work permit –at least 6 months prior to starting a work term to ensure that the permit arrives in time. For example, if you are planning on starting a work term in May, you should apply for your permit a year in advance, but no later than September of the year prior to starting your term. Students' eligibility to work off campus, according to paragraph R186(f), (v), or (w) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, does not replace the requirement of a Co-op Work Permit.
IRCC requires a Letter of Support from CESL. To request this letter, please send an email with your name, student # and Faculty to Coop.Office@uregina.ca .
Visa Application Workshops are offered by UR International all year. Please check UR International's Events Calendar for more information.
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Name |
Position |
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Phone |
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Kendra Poitras |
Indigenous Career Coordinator / Faculty of Arts Co-op Coordinator |
306-585-5593 |
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Carlo Palazzo |
Computer Science / Electronic Systems Engineering/ Software Systems Engineering/Chemistry/Physics/ Mathematics/Statistics/Biology/Geology Coordinator |
306-585-5527 |
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Milena Ehr |
Industrial Systems Engineering/ Environmental Systems Engineering/ Petroleum Systems/Process Systems Engineering Coordinator/Actuarial Internship Coordinator |
306-585-5220 |
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Tamara Tucker |
Faculty of Business Co-op Coordinator |
306-337-2970 |