Statistics Co-op prepares you for a career in statistics, data analytics, data science, actuary science and other related fields by connecting you with employers across tech industry, research/ academia and government. During 16 months of paid co-op experience, you will have a unique opportunity to develop your technical and interpersonal skills, gain real-life work experience and start building your professional network. With relevant technical experience on your resume, you’ll be well positioned to launch your career straight out of school!
Application Deadlines
| Apply in Year | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| 2 | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 |
| 3 | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
Application requirements
- Currently pursuing a Major in Statistics or one of combined majors with Statistics (BA or BSc). Note: Students pursuing a major in an unrelated discipline with a minor in Statistics are not eligible.
- Have a minimum of 27 credits remaining in your degree at the time of application (excluding the current term)
- Have a minimum cumulative average of B- (68%)
- In process or have taken the following courses (or equivalent ones)*:
- BSc Year 2 students: STAT 200, 302 (or Math 302)
- BSc Year 3 students: STAT 200, 301, 302 (or Math 302), STAT 305 or 306
- BA students: ECON 325, 326, 323 (323 is optional)
- Consistently achieve at least class average in Statistics courses.
- Demonstrated excellent communications skills, time management, leadership and maturity
- Demonstrated interest in your chosen field
- Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland (in person or remote)
*The following courses are highly recommended: CPSC 210, 221, 213, 310, 313, 344*
*Both STAT 305 ar 306 are highly recommended to take in 3rd year rather than one in the 3rd and the other in 4th year.
Note: Completion of at least one technical project (academic/ personal/ Hackathon) is highly recommended.
Work terms schedules
Students applying in Year 2:
| Year | Fall (Term 1) | Winter (Term 2) | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 + Apply to Co-op | - |
| 3 | Study Term 5 + Job Search | Work Term 1 | Work Term 2 |
| 4 | Study Term 6 | Study Term 7 | Work Term 3 |
| 5 | Work Term 4 | Study Term 8 | - |
Students applying in Year 3:
| Year | Fall (Term 1) | Winter (Term 2) | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Study Term 1 | Study Term 2 | - |
| 2 | Study Term 3 | Study Term 4 | - |
| 3 | Study Term 5 + Apply to Co-op | Study Term 6 | Work Term 1 |
| 4 | Work Term 2 | Work Term 3 | Work Term 4 |
| 5 | Study Term 7 | Study Term 8 | - |
The above schedule is highly recommended by the Co-op Program in order for students to complete their program within the shortest time frame. Alternate scheduling might be available in consultation with your Co-op Coordinator.
Admission Process:
- Applications are accepted via Scope by a specified deadline.*
- Applications are reviewed after the deadline and assessed based on the criteria above
- Shortlisted candidates are invited to intake interviews
- Official offers to join Science Co-op are announced (July for Spring Admission, January for Fall Admission)
*Note: Please ensure that you apply in the respective admission cycle based on your current year. Students in Year 2 that haven’t met year promotion criteria but are meeting co-op admission criteria for 3rd year are eligible to apply under Year 3 admission cycle.
Sample Jobs and Companies:
- Statistics Canada – Junior Mathematician and Statistician
- RBC – Data Analyst
- Realtor – Software Engineer
- SunLife International – Actuarial Analyst
- BC Children’s Hospital – Data Coordinator
- WorkSafe BC – Business Intelligence Analyst
- National Research Council of Canada – Database Developer
- Agriculture & Agri-food Canada – Bioinformatics Research Assistant
- Trulioo – Business Analyst