UVic Co-op & Career

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Put your learning in motion at uvic.ca/coopandcareer Whether you're on the fast track to your dream job or not sure where to start, Co-op and Career can help you make it happen. UVic's co-op program is one of the largest in Canada, and our Career staff provide comprehensive career support.

Emily Mackenzie (she/her, exercise sciences) spent her co-op in Victoria as a medical office assistant for Oak Bay Optom...
06/01/2026

Emily Mackenzie (she/her, exercise sciences) spent her co-op in Victoria as a medical office assistant for Oak Bay Optometry. She worked in the clinic as an administrative assistant and doctor’s assistant. Emily’s co-op helped her gain work experience in kinesiology as she applied her learning to the professional world.

💬“This experience has helped me to progress in my communication skills and build my confidence in providing excellent customer service.” – Emily Mackenzie

Looking for jobs in the medical field? Visit https://ow.ly/uefw50YFhCT to discover opportunities.

📸 Breanna Bokstrom

Sam Marshall (business/commerce) spent his co-op as a marketing intern with Maia Farms in Vancouver. He assisted this fo...
05/27/2026

Sam Marshall (business/commerce) spent his co-op as a marketing intern with Maia Farms in Vancouver. He assisted this food manufacturing company by running their Instagram account and tracking analytics across multiple platforms. Sam also managed the company website and created email campaigns.

💬“During my time with the company, we grew their social media following, produced a significant amount of content for LinkedIn and improved the Shopify store to make it more effective. These contributions helped the company increase visibility and strengthen its online presence.”

💬“Co-op is a great way to discover your interests, gain real-world experience and build valuable connections. It’s a chance to test different fields, develop professional skills, and figure out what direction you want to take after university.” - Sam Marshall

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in an area that interests you? Visit https://ow.ly/tbcf50YFhvU to learn more.

📸 Sam Marshall

Merrick Masales (electrical engineering) spent his co-op working with IMW Industries in Chilliwack, BC. He helped to cre...
05/20/2026

Merrick Masales (electrical engineering) spent his co-op working with IMW Industries in Chilliwack, BC. He helped to create electrical drawings of Motor Control Centres (MCCs), control panels, compressor assemblies and more. Merrick also assisted in solving problems presented by the manufacturing team and resolving conflicts between electrical drawings.

💬“This co-op helped me put a real-world application to the concepts I learned in university and gave me insight into what skills to focus on in my degree to succeed as an engineer. It was very helpful witnessing the perspective of the employer in the hiring process and learning how to determine what strengths are valuable to them.” - Merrick Masales

Interesting in gaining professional experience in your chosen field? Check out https://ow.ly/UOv150YFhqq to find opportunities.

📸Abner Chinchilla

Negin Kazemlou (she/her, civil engineering) spent her co-op as a structural engineering intern with WSP. She worked on r...
05/11/2026

Negin Kazemlou (she/her, civil engineering) spent her co-op as a structural engineering intern with WSP. She worked on rebar detailing, structural reports, carbon calculations and more. Negin also contributed to her work environment by participating in meetings and assisting with design reviews.

💬"Co-op gave me practical experience applying what I’ve learned in classes, improved my teamwork and communication skills, and showed me how sustainability fits into real projects.” - Negin Kazemlou

Ready to apply your learning to the professional world? Visit https://ow.ly/x2oP50YFhlY to learn more.

📸Kiarash Ara

Brielle Drummond (she/her, business commerce) spent her co-op in Victoria as a summer programs coordinator. She coordina...
05/04/2026

Brielle Drummond (she/her, business commerce) spent her co-op in Victoria as a summer programs coordinator. She coordinated logistics and lead activities for international summer graduate/undergraduate programs for the Gustavson School of Business.

Brielle’s co-op experience allowed her to build connections with teachers, collaborate with inspiring role models, and engage with international students.

💬“It gave me insight into the complexity of business operations and challenged me to grow my skills in cross-cultural communication, leadership, logistical planning, and emotional intelligence.” - Brielle Drummond

Interested in work opportunities in Victoria? Visit https://ow.ly/AY0a50YFhgH to learn more.

📸Katherine Xu

Chemistry student K'sana Wood Lynes-Ford (she/her) is passionate about engaging in work that advances medicine and resea...
05/01/2026

Chemistry student K'sana Wood Lynes-Ford (she/her) is passionate about engaging in work that advances medicine and research for Indigenous communities.

As a member of the Kwakwakaʼwakw (‘Namgis), Gitxsan (Gitanyow), and Tsimshian (Gitxaala) First Nations, she found co-op experiences that aligned with this goal, completing three work terms with the Swayne Lab and Community Genetics Research Program (CGRP) at the University of Victoria, leading to her being named one of the 2025 UVic Co-op Students of the Year.

K’sana worked with supervisors Dr. Laura Arbour and Dr. Leigh Anne Swayne to study the impacts of genetic variants on the health of the Gitxsan People.

Some genetic variants found in the Gitxsan First Nation have been associated with health conditions such as heart arrythmias, fainting, seizures, and brain aneurysms. This research is an example of community-based participatory research, where the research is driven by the community interests and needs.

“This project’s subject matter has personally affected me and my loved ones and because of this research I can personally aid in the effort to understand health issues affecting my community,” says K’sana.

“Throughout my time with the CGRP and Swayne Lab, I have visited the Gitxsan First Nation on two separate occasions to share my research contributions to my community.”

These WIL experiences have contributed to K’sana’s increased confidence in the lab and as a scientist – even leading to two publications.

K’sana is named after the Skeena River, known as the ’Ksan River, which runs through the heart of Gitxsan traditional territory. Her name loosely translates to “Woman of the River”.

Outside of co-op, K’sana is an active member of the UVic Indigenous student community. She currently serves on the Native Students Union Council as Firekeeper and has previously worked in the First People’s House as a campus cousin.

K’sana plans to become a medical doctor and continue to support Indigenous communities through ethical medical practice and research.

Read more about K'sana's experiences: https://ow.ly/w7Va50YGGY2

UVic Faculty of Health
UVic Faculty of Science

Hannah Friesen (she/her, social sciences) spent her summer as a pest management field technician with E.S. Cropconsult. ...
05/01/2026

Hannah Friesen (she/her, social sciences) spent her summer as a pest management field technician with E.S. Cropconsult. She worked in cranberry fields to determine the effectiveness of pesticide sprays to reduce their annual use. Hannah’s data collection helped farmers understand the issues present in their fields.

💬“This co-op gave me insight into the agriculture industry, particularly the operations of large-scale farming. Since agriculture is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, understanding how the industry functions is crucial when considering changes that could benefit the environment." - Hannah Friesen

Interested in jobs that promote environmental protection? Visit https://ow.ly/YaZc50YvCc1 to learn more.

📸 Ilse

From contributing to paediatric research in Kenya to developing communication training modules for journalists and entre...
04/28/2026

From contributing to paediatric research in Kenya to developing communication training modules for journalists and entrepreneurs in East Africa, UVic co-op students working at the Aga Khan University (AKU) are making meaningful contributions.

Morgan (she/her, pictured) completed a co-op work term as a research assistant at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Nairobi, Kenya. She focused on paediatric neurology and conducted a study that explores the burden of care experienced by caregivers of children diagnosed with ADHD.

As a global university operating across Asia, East Africa and UK, AKU is also UVic's 2025 International Co-op Partner of the Year.

AKU is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), one of the world’s largest development networks dedicated to improving quality of life in underserved communities.

The AKU’s International Internship Programme, established in 2008, has welcomed UVic co-op students since 2013. Together, UVic and AKU have facilitated over a decade of sustained student engagement, including more than 20 placements across healthcare research, education, communications, and institutional initiatives.

“Partnerships such as this demonstrate the value of experiential learning that is both globally grounded and locally relevant, enabling students to contribute meaningfully across diverse academic and development contexts,” says Fareena Feroze, Director of Global Engagement at AKU.

Learn more about AKU and the other 2025 UVic Co-op Employers of the Year: https://ow.ly/LZpA50YFTWQ.

AKU Global Engagement Office
UVic Faculty of Health

Cole Anderson (he/him, commerce) spent his co-op with the BC Lions, acting as a liaison between the organization and its...
04/28/2026

Cole Anderson (he/him, commerce) spent his co-op with the BC Lions, acting as a liaison between the organization and its sponsors. Cole coordinated sponsorship activations, built proposals, assisted with game-day operations and more. This co-op helped Cole make an impact by improving the fan experience and creating value for business partners of BC Lions.

💬“The hands-on experience will help me contribute to class discussions with a new perspective and it gave me a clearer sense of how I want to shape my future in the sports industry, solidifying my decision to specialize in Service Management. It also reinforced the importance of a global mindset, which is something UVic strongly emphasizes through its international focus.” - Cole Anderson

Looking to explore opportunities in your dream field? Visit https://ow.ly/icUQ50YvC9u to learn more.

📸 Anita Wong

Amy Nowell (she/her, biology) spent her co-op as a species-at-risk monitoring technician with Canadian Wildlife Services...
04/25/2026

Amy Nowell (she/her, biology) spent her co-op as a species-at-risk monitoring technician with Canadian Wildlife Services in South Okanagan. She assisted a PhD student in monitoring the Williamson's Sapsucker bird.

Amy’s work included searching for bird nests, taking photos of nestlings throughout their development, conducting vegetation surveys and more.

💬“With study sites based in areas of past, present and future commercial logging, this project's goal is to assess how current forestry practices are affecting the breeding success and survivorship of this endangered species.

💬The findings of the project that I assisted with will hopefully provide insight into directing sustainable forestry management practices that will still allow this species to thrive” - Amy Nowell

Interested in work that prioritizes sustainability? Consider joining the UVic co-op program.

📸 Nicola Fretenburg

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