Coop and Internships

Work (and get paid) while studying! We have an excellent Coop/Internship Program that you can take advantage of! The Coop program was actually a concept pioneered by this Faculty. Because we are a national and internationally recognized program, we have opportunities to work everywhere, from large cities to rural communities, and even overseas! Co-op provides a real-world look at various industries and occupations and presents a means for students to work their way through university.

How It Works

The Coop program expands the normal four-year undergraduate program to five years, with course scheduling structured to accommodate the co-op students’ work terms.
Students are required to complete four, four-month work terms in the industry, alternating with in-class semesters. They start their first work term midway through their second year. Alternatively, the students can also opt for the Internship program which offers one long, continuous Coop work-term for 12-16 months. Throughout the work terms, students can earn from $2700 to $5000 per month or about $18 to $33 per hour. A moving allowance is
sometimes included as well.

Benefits of the Coop/Internship program

Not only are you getting work experience with your academic experience, but you are building a network and connections that will set you up for a really successful future. In fact, 75% of students are offered a job with their Coop employer after they graduate.

Employers include:

Sasktel, SaskPower, SaskEnergy, PCL, Mosaic, Canada Post, Sask Ministry of Energy and resources, Sask Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, Crescent Point, PlacePro, and many others.