Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> Co-operative Education

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

3 November 2026

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$88,155.00 - $114,671.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.

Classification

SG13

Start Date

11/15/2026

End Date

8/15/2027

Employee Group

PEA - Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Administrative and Support Services

About this Opportunity

One of the distinguishing characteristics of the University of Victoria is its commitment to experiential learning. For more than 40 years, UVic has been a leader in providing students with relevant, engaging and practical learning experiences beyond the classroom. Experiential learning is proven to be a powerful way to engage students in their studies by facilitating opportunities to put theory into practice, make connections with professionals in the field and develop career related skills and competencies.

UVic has one of the largest co-op programs in Western Canada, with more than 4,000 work placements taking place each year with employers across Canada and around the world (uvic.ca/coop).Our Career Services is an on-campus career development service that helps students and alumni prepare for successful careers (uvic.ca/career-services).Our Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) team supports students and instructors to engage in community-engaged learning experiences and research with diverse community initiatives ( uvic.ca/cel ).

Engineering and Computer Science Co-op and Career Programs





This position provides professional assistance to the

*This position is eligible for a hybrid flex arrangement*

The salary range for this position is:

- Recruitment range: $88,155 to $97,206. Starting salary is determined in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.
- Performance range: Up to $114,671. Progression beyond the recruitment range is available through annual performance increases, in accordance with the PEA Collective Agreement.

Job Summary

The Co-op Coordinator will participate in the planning, development and administration of the co-op and career programs in assigned departments and is responsible for coordinating the academic and administrative aspect of the co-op and career program area(s) and other forms of experiential learning, as appropriate, including intake, preparation, and placement of students, job development, advising, promotion, and liaison with the academic unit, student body, and employer community.

Reporting to the Associate Director, and working closely with all programs in relevant faculties and departments, the Co-op Coordinator will support the strategic direction and promote the program to, and secure participation of, prospective students, employers,



and the general public; maintain contact with participating employers and students; secure and coordinate placements for co‑op students with co‑op employers; conduct visits with employers and potential employers; monitor and evaluate student work terms; perform assigned undergraduate and graduate teaching or departmental activities (if appropriate); and assist students in developing career‑related skills. The Co‑op Coordinator engages with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to develop and generate supportive and inclusive co‑op and other work‑integrated learning opportunities for students with varying abilities and diverse needs.

Co‑op Coordinators are required on occasion to travel within Victoria and, where required, to travel overnight throughout Canada and internationally to develop opportunities with employers and support students on placements. As a skilled member of the Co‑op and Career Services team, the Co‑op Coordinator supports delivery of services, initiatives, and events as required to meet service standards and expectations aligned with the university’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a related master’s degree in an appropriate discipline and at least three years of related work experience in a post-secondary environment or have an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience. Education and experience must reflect disciplines closely related to the degree programs in the co‑op and career program disciplines found within the assigned unit. An equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience may be considered where appropriate.

Engineering and Computer Science/Math Co‑op and Career-specific qualification

📌 Co-op Coordinator (Victoria)
🏢 University of Victoria
📍 Victoria