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Co-op is available to all Arts and Social Sciences students pursuing majors in FASS.

The skills and abilities that FASS students are known for—from critical thinking and communications, to research and analysis—are highly-regarded by employers in all sectors. In Co-op, you’ll explore career options, earning a competitive income, and building your resume before you graduate. 

If you are a graduate student, co-op opportunities are available in these grad programs: Public Policy, International Studies, Economics, Urban Planning, Political Science.

Key Co-op Employers

FASS co-op students work across a wide range of roles in industries and sectors, regardless of their major. Studying Arts and Social Sciences often opens doors to opportunities in many different types of organizations.

Here’s a small sample of co-op employers we've partnered with across various sectors:

Federal Government

• Environment and Climate Change Canada
• Global Affairs Canada

Provincial Government 

• BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
• BC Ministry of Housing

Crown Corporations/Public Sector

• Fraser Health Authority
• WorkSafeBC

Non Profit 

• Elections BC
• posAbilities

Private Sector 

• Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
• SAP Canada
   

Examples of Unique or Popular Co-op Jobs for Arts and Social Sciences students

• BC Ministry of Citizen’s Services – Policy Analyst
• Environment and Climate Change Canada – Junior Environmental Enforcement Analyst
• ICBC – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Coordinator
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – Visitors Policy
• Kyndred Community Living – Youth Employment Worker