Discover what UCalgary Science students can do for you
Partnering with the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science Careers Center allows you to tap into a pool of driven students ready to make an impact on your business.
Why hire a science student?
- Fresh talent: Students bring cutting-edge scientific knowledge and technical skills. They add new ideas, fresh perspectives, and enthusiasm to the workplace.
- Flexible staffing: Gain access to highly motivated, diversely talented students who can contribute to a wide range of assignments, from specific projects to general support, on a short-term basis.
- Talent pipeline: An opportunity to evaluate a potential long-term employee before committing: many employers choose to hire students after graduation.
Explore our programs below.
Undergraduate Science Co-op Program
UCalgary’s Science Co-op students are selected through a comprehensive process and receive ongoing support from dedicated co-op advisors, ensuring professionalism and commitment.
- Duration: 4 – 16 months (aligned with semester start dates: September, January, or May).
- Time commitment and compensation: full time, paid work (35-40 hours weekly)
- Co-ops must be high-quality and supervised work.
- Co-op students will return to studies after completing their co-op. They are eligible for funding, view funding options here.
- For more information see our Co-op Employer Brochure
Professional Graduate WIL Program
These placements and projects are designed to provide valuable, real-world experience for our students while offering your organization access to advanced skills and innovative solutions.
- Duration: 4 months (May-August)
- Time commitment: 200 hours minimum
- Compensation: paid or unpaid
- Opportunities must be relevant to the students’ field of study and align with your organization’s needs.
- Graduate students end their program on WIL and do not return to studies.
Key Recruitment Dates
*Graduate programs only eligible for onboarding in May.
Hiring a Science Student & Job Board Access
Unlock top STEM talent from the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science!
Advertise your full-time, summer, co-op, and WIL opportunities directly to driven undergraduate and graduate students specializing in everything from data science and biology to computer science and chemistry.
Customize postings by program concentration to target candidates with the skills your organization needs most.
Reach ambitious problem solvers ready to make an impact—post your positions today and connect with Calgary’s next generation of innovators.
“Students bring a high level of skill and knowledge, often of areas we are lacking in existing employees. It allows students to solve business problems we otherwise struggled to resolve.”
Krista N., Alberta Energy Regulator
“The WIL programs provide a valuable talent pipeline, allowing us to identify and attract skilled students and potential future employees. Interns and co-ops contribute to our key projects by applying their knowledge in data analysis, coding, and research methodologies.”
Amir S., CIBC
“By having students at our organization, they bring a fresh perspective to opportunities, issues, and problems that we are working on addressing. They help us progress and set up projects for long term success while providing efficiencies throughout the months of their work term.”
Emma H., ATB Financial
As reported by employers, here are the top 5 skills that science students bring to organizations:
Innovation
Collaboration
Problem solving
Adaptability
Technical proficiency