UBC Science Co-op

Check out the latest Co-op Catalyst podcast with Sanya Sivic! Markus Hanson, Senior Co-op Student, Environmental Sciences, completed 4 fantastic co-op work terms with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Environment and Climate Change Canada (for 2 terms) and UBC Faculty of Forestry & Environmental Stewardship. And BIG congrats on officially graduating!!🎉 🌲 Listen to Markus' insights about moving for a co-op position, the pros and cons of fieldwork and how to manage job applications during a busy study term. 👏 Can't wait to see what the future holds for you! Apple: https://lnkd.in/ge5P98az Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gnq3kH7D #CoopExperience #StudentSuccess #WorkIntegratedLearning #EnvironmentalCareers #CareerGrowth

📢 We are now welcoming Fall 2026 (September – December) job postings! UBC Science Co-op has a strong cohort of talented students available for 4- to 16-month work terms starting this September. Now is a great time to start building your team with innovative and highly motivated students. And it’s not too late to hire for Summer 2026! We still have a small group of skilled students available to start immediately. Connect with us before June 8 and we’ll help match you with the right candidate. 🔔 Co-op Work Permit Update As of April 1, 2026, international students are no longer required to obtain a co-op work permit to participate in work placements. Eligible students can now use their study permit, provided all requirements are met. More details are available on the IRCC website and our team is happy to support with any questions 💬 Reach out to learn more! #UBCScienceCoop #HireStudents #FutureTalent #ExperientialLearning #VancouverEmployers

Coming to the UBC Science Research Mixer on May 13? Drop by our booth and say hi! ➡️ Solutions to today’s complex challenges demand research collaborations designed with purpose. On May 13, join us at UBC's Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre for the UBC Science Research Mixer. Register if you’re a potential industry, community or not-for-profit partner who wants to explore collaborations with The University of British Columbia researchers: https://lnkd.in/gbjSY_JA We’re bringing together leading speakers in biotechnology, critical minerals and AI: 💠 Shaun Barker: Director of UBC’s Mineral Deposit Research Unit 💠 Kevin Leyton-Brown: Director of UBC’s Centre for AI Decision-making and Action, and Canada CIFAR AI Chair 💠 Corinna Schindler: UBC chemist and Canada Research Chair #ubc #ResearchCollaboration #IndustryPartnerships #UBCScience #Innovation #ResearchImpact #Biotechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #CriticalMinerals #ScienceAndIndustry #UBCEvents #InnovationEcosystem

If you think it's too late to hire a student this summer to help with your projects... it's not! UBC Science Co-op has many talented and enthusiastic students available for summer work and bring many skills - including wet lab/dry lab, computational, analysis, and clinical research skills. If you're an industry employer within Canada, you may qualify for Canadian Student Work Placement (SWPP) funding - a fantastic program run through Employment and Social Development Canada that provides wage subsidies (up to $5000/term) for employers to hire post-secondary students. Check out partners such as BioTalent Canada, ICTC-CTIC, TECHNATION, ECO Canada, Venture for Canada to learn more or learn about all programs through the link below. https://lnkd.in/dMT3TFZx Have a position or want to find out more about our students and how they can help with your work? Send me a message or post a job directly here: https://lnkd.in/dPHfB6Ex