UBC Science Co-op is here to help Indigenous students across the faculty gain an edge in career development in a constantly evolving employment environment. We offer integrated academic education with a variety of relevant, supervised and hands-on work experiences and action-based programs.
Services for Indigenous Students through UBC Science Co-op
Need help with your resume, cover letter, and interview practice?
Whether you’re enrolled in UBC Science Co-op or not, we can help you by providing assistance with preparing a resume, cover letter, and practice interviews in your job application process. Our team is here to assist you. Email our office (science.coop@ubc.ca) to book an appointment with a Co-op Coordinator.
Resources for Indigenous Students
BC Hydro - Indigenous Scholarships
BC Hydro offers several options to support Indigenous students (B.C. First Nations or Indigenous permanent residents of British Columbia) pursuing post-secondary education in programs that aligns with careers with them.
BC Hydro - Indigenous Scholarships
Indigenous WIL Resources Hub
Post-secondary institutions and practitioners within the ACE-WIL community are engaging in various initiatives, programs and experiences that align with and contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This resource pack includes resources to support the aims of the UN SDGs.
Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL)
Community engaged learning (CEL) is a form of experiential education for you to apply, engage, and further your education in the community. At the Centre for Community Engaged Learning we catalyze, design, and implement opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills to help address the most critical social and environmental issues by collaborating with diverse university and community partners and stakeholders.
Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL)
Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences - Fieldwork, Community and Industry-Based Courses
Courses involving field work or engagement with community or industry partners.
Faculty of Medicine - Summer Student Research Program
The Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Program (FoM SSRP) provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to explore their interest in health research by undertaking a summer project supervised by a Faculty of Medicine researcher.
Faculty of Medicine - Summer Student Research Program
Office of Global Engagement - Go Global
Go Global offers numerous options for UBC students to travel across the world while participating in meaningful learning opportunities. Study for a term or over the summer, earn credits, or conduct research abroad. If you're interested in learning more, join our drop-in advising sessions.
Office of Global Engagement - Go Global
MDA Space - Indspire Funding
Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure.
PwC Canada - Black and Indigenous Students Award and Mentorship Program
PwC Canada is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment that helps Black and Indigenous professionals feel a genuine sense of belonging and realize their full potential. Their Black and Indigenous Students Award and Mentorship Program is designed to alleviate financial burdens while providing transformative career experiences. This initiative reflects their ongoing commitment to nurturing diversity and empowerment in the workplace.
PwC Canada - Black and Indigenous Students Award and Mentorship Program
Ontario Chamber of Commerce: Talent Opportunities Program
The Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) is an initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce designed to help employers located anywhere in Canada hire college and university students on WIL placements. Employers hiring eligible students may receive a wage subsidy up to 70% of the wages (to a maximum of $7,000) for each ‘net new’ placement for the following under-represented groups: Indigenous people, person with disabilities, newcomer to Canada, first year student, visible minority and/or women in STEM.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce: Talent Opportunities Program
Science Co-op
With the largest Co-op Program in Western Canada, UBC offers you access to over 5,000 co-op students across Applied Science, Arts, Business, Forestry, Kinesiology, and Science. We pre-select students so you can feel confident you’re getting the best candidate for the job. The best is the only thing you will get. The opportunity you are providing our students is invaluable. That is why we will provide you with support for recruiting, interviewing and hiring.
Work-Learn Program
The Work Learn Program supports and subsidizes meaningful work experiences on and off campus, offering current UBC Vancouver students the opportunity to develop their professional skills in a work environment. Learn from a mentor, expand your professional network, and gain work experience and skills through a part-time UBC job while taking classes.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Science Co-op