STATISTICS, DATA SCIENCE AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE CO-OP
Want to graduate with paid work experience from a top employer already on your resume? A Science Co-op in stats, data science or actuarial science can get you going. Hone your skills and knowledge in real industry scenarios, explore different roles and workplaces in B.C. or abroad, and build your networks and references. Plus, a Science Co-op can help you find work during any semester, not just over the job-competitive summer months.
CO-OP QUICK FACTS
- Integrate work experience with your academic studies and get the opportunity to gain a year or more of paid work experience during your program
- Complete a minimum of three work terms and earn a Co-operative Education Designation with your Bachelor of Science degree
- Join the co-op program early in your studies for the most flexibility when scheduling courses and work terms
- Apply two terms in advance of your first intended work term (e.g. apply to co-op in Fall to prepare for a Summer work term the following year)
- Minimum CGPA to apply: 2.5
- During each work term, you are enrolled in the Co-op Practicum course and maintain your status as a full-time student
- Visit the co-op website for upcoming application deadlines
Example Statistics, Actuarial Science and Data Science Co-op Roles
- Actuarial Analyst Co-op
- Business Solutions Analyst
- Data Analytics and Insights Co-op
- Database Engineer
- Data Platform Developer
- Junior Bioeconomy Analyst
- Junior Data Scientist
- Junior Statistician
- Machine Learning Data Science Intern
- Mapping Algorithms Analyst
- Operational Excellence Co-op
- Retirement Consulting Intern
- Risk Analyst
Statistics, Actuarial Science and Data Science Co-op Employers
Hear what stats, data science and actuarial science co-op students have to say…
Margaret Djunainy
SunLife (Summer 2024) and Industrial Alliance (Summer 2023/Spring 2024)
My co-op experiences with Sun Life and Industrial Alliance have been incredibly rewarding. At Sun Life, I worked with financial models, performed testing to ensure their accuracy, and automated data processes using VBA and SQL. At Industrial Alliance, I was involved with data analysis, process optimization, and applying actuarial principles to enhance accuracy. These experiences helped me develop a solid understanding of the insurance industry and the role actuaries play in it. Both roles fostered a strong sense of community and were instrumental in shaping my career path.
Rajandeep Kaur
RCMP (Summer/Fall 2025)
Working as a junior data scientist with the RCMP gave me hands-on experience transforming raw data tables into curated datasets and building production-ready products that supported operational teams, including detachment commanders. Along with enhancing my Python and SQL skills, I had the opportunity to learn and publish projects in Tableau and ArcGIS, making the experience even more rewarding. I highly recommend the RCMP co-op to anyone seeking practical data science experience that truly makes an impact
Read more about Rajandeep's co-op experience here.
Jackie Liu
B.C. Ministry of Forests (Summer 2025)
As a Junior Bioeconomy Analyst, I conducted techno-economic research and market analysis on emerging bio-based technologies and low-carbon solutions. My work included carbon modeling across different scenarios to identify revenue-maximizing pathways, business case development, and cost modeling. Schedule a few meetings with your co-op coordinator throughout the semester to review your resume and cover letter. It is best to start early, ideally before your job search term begins, so you can submit high quality applications from the start. Good luck!