Build your talent pipeline with the whole engineer. U of T Engineering PEY Co-op students combine adaptable technical expertise with professional workplace training to deliver impact that lasts.
Meet short- and long-term talent needs while boosting productivity.
Hire from over 9 Engineering programs to find the right fit for your organization
With 2,000 job-seeking students across nine undergraduate and six master’s programs, U of T Engineering makes it easy to connect with co-op talent that aligns with your organization’s needs.
Employers can recruit Engineering students from the following disciplines including:
- Aerospace
- Biomedical Systems
- Computer
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical
- Energy Systems
- Industrial
- Physics
- Robotics
- Machine Intelligence
- Materials
- Mechanical
- Mineral
Our co-op students are available to work all year round
U of T’s PEY Co-op program is flexible and offers varied work term lengths and start dates. Choose the co-op work term length and hiring timeline that best suits your requirements.
Work term lengths:
Undergraduate Engineering co-op students are available for:
- 4 month summer work terms starting in May
- 12 to 16 month work terms starting between May and September
Master of Engineering co-op students are available for:
- 8 month work terms starting in May
Save time with our streamlined recruiting process
We know you’re busy, so when you contact U of T about hiring a co-op student, we pair you with one of our employer relations officers.
They will assist you through every step of the recruiting and hiring process, making it simple and easy to hire the best co-op student for your needs.
Meet workplace-ready engineers
- Top-tier talent from one of the world’s leading engineering schools
- Rigorous technical training aligned with industry needs
- Practical training in workplace dynamics
The Professional Experience Year (PEY) Co-op Program is managed by the Engineering Career Centre at U of T. This program prepares engineering students for the world of work from their first year all the way to their final year of studies.
Learning activities centered around career preparation and workplace readiness, including rigorous technical training, ensure the co-op student you hire is ready and able to contribute to your organization.
Let’s connect to begin the 3-Step Hiring Process
1
Explore Your Options
Together we discuss your hiring needs, work term lengths, start dates and opportunities for potential wage subsidy funding.
2
Review & Hire
With 150+ academic programs, U of T provides you with an extensive pool of co-op talent to choose from.
3
Onboard & Work Term
Your U of T Co-op student is introduced to your company culture, processes, protocols and begins their work term.
U of T Co-op provides support through every stage
“As the PEY Co-op lead for Zebra, I am continually impressed by the calibre of PEY Co-op students that come through our doors year after year. I am proud to partner with the PEY Co-op program and with the excellent staff at the PEY Co-op management office.”
Coby Segall, Engineering Director – Robotics and Machine Vision, Zebra Technologies
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