Co-op

Co-operative Education is a program which combines relevant work experience with academic studies. Participating students alternate semesters on campus and in study-related employment. The program includes pre-employment orientation, career development counselling and workshops, and full-time paid work semesters.

Why participate in co-op?

Gain valuable experience
Help finance your education
Learn essential work search skills
Develop superior communication skills
Gain better understanding of course work
Explore your passion
Make connections
Access to paid off-campus jobs

When & How to Register?

For Co-op admission requirements, please visit the FENV Co-op page or contact:

Paul DeGrace
Coordinator, Environment Co-op
RCB 7130 | 778-782-3115 | degrace@sfu.ca

You can apply for Co-op as early as possible, with a minimum of two semesters prior to your intended first co-op work term.

*International students are suggested to apply for co-op program earlier as it takes around 6 months to receive the co-op work permit.

Please review FENV Career Action Toolkit for SFU volunteering, non-SFU volunteering, and work opportunities.

CO-OP STUDENT PROFILES

Hasini Basnayake

International student with co-op experience at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).

Nathalie Scott-Hsiung

Co-op experience with Environment Canada - Canadian Wildlife Service.

Vimbikayi Rachel Chimuka

International student with co-op experience at SFU Student Recruitment and Transition.

Sarah Gutzmann

Summer co-op experience in the Arctic - Labrador and Greenland with Parks Canada.

School of Environmental Science

Co-op education