Students in research
When you work as a student researcher, you can start your career while still in school and empower yourself as the next generation of innovators. Working as a paid student researcher allows you to apply the knowledge you have learned through your courses to real-world challenges and helps you build your professional network while developing the skills and expertise you need to advance your career.
- Competitively paid research positions with flexible co-op and part-time opportunities
- Start your career while you're still in school
- Apply your knowledge to real-world challenges
- Build up your resume with relevant work experience
- Work and network with local businesses and community organizations
- Gain in-demand skills and expertise in your field of study
- Access to cutting-edge technology
Student opportunities
Now hiring for the winter 2025 semester. Conestoga students can apply to positions through MyCareer.
By the numbers (2024)
Student testimonials
"I learned a lot of skills related to electronics at the SMART Centre, such as problem-solving, critical thinking and troubleshooting. I was inspired by all the bright students and colleagues around me.
Working with such an incredible team and seeing everyone collectively collaborating on ideas and solutions was an absolute pleasure. I still have a lot of learning and growing to do, but I am grateful to Conestoga SMART Centre for allowing me to learn new skills, and I hope to use them at my following co-op terms."
Gulzaiba Amin, Electronics Engineering Technology program
“As a research student, I have gained valuable experience for my personal and professional growth. During my work term, I gained hands-on experience in research, which has effectively prepared me for my future career”
Amandeep Anu, Public Service graduate certificate
“Working with the Conestoga Food Research & Innovation Lab allowed me to expand my knowledge about packaging and the food industry.
It also allowed me apply what I was learning at the moment and take it to the next level by thinking outside the box to come up with a solution for the project I worked on.”
Wendy Torres, Packaging Engineering Technician program
FAQ
You must submit your hours on the Conestoga Employee Portal.
You can contact payroll if you have any questions or discrepancies in your pay at payroll@conestogac.on.ca.
International and domestic students can work part-time up to 24 hours a week.
As a full-time or co-op student employee, you can work 35 hours a week.
Requests can be sent to hrinfo@conestogac.on.ca.
An employee verification letter is only provided after you have begun working at Conestoga.
Requests can be sent to hrinfo@conestogac.on.ca.