Sample Jobs
Employers who recruit Co-op students represent a wide range of sectors including federal, provincial and municipal governments, not for profit and social services, research institutes, health authorities, educational institutions, labour organizations, professional associations, consulting firms and businesses of all sizes.
Most Co-op jobs are based in the lower mainland, but a number of positions are based in Ottawa, Toronto, Victoria, other BC regions, as well as countries around the world.
Rates of pay for Co-op positions are set by the individual employers, but here鈥檚 the typical range:
- Undergraduate: Minimum wage - $25/hour
- Graduate: $24 - $30/hour
During a Co-op job search, you have access to all Co-op job postings on the myExperience online system. In addition to Arts Co-op postings, you鈥檒l see postings related to Business, Communications, Health Sciences, Science and Environment and Applied Sciences 鈥 and if you meet the employer鈥檚 qualifications in the posting, you鈥檙e welcome to apply.
Not sure where your degree could lead? Check out Career Services 鈥 鈥淲hat Can I Do with a Degree in鈥?鈥 to explore career options related to your major and interests.
See list of job sectors that Arts Co-op Students can work in below.
Job Sectors
- Administration
- Arts & Culture
- Community Outreach & Advocacy
- Consulate or Embassy
- Criminology & Law Enforcement
- Customer Service
- Economic Analysis
- Education & Teaching
- Event Planning
- Federal Government
- Finance & Accounting
- Fine Arts (Galleries)
- Fundraising and Development
- Healthcare
- High Tech
- HR & Employment Services
- International
- Marketing & Communications
- Museums & Heritage
- Not For Profit
- On-Campus Department
- Policy & Research
- Professional Association
- Provincial Government
- Seniors Advocacy & Support
- Student Engagement
- Summer Camps
- Technical Writing & Editing
- Working with Youth