Career Opportunities at the University of Waterloo

Join Canada's innovation university


At the University of Waterloo, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your future while contributing to meaningful change, where your career can thrive, and together, we can drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence. Join a world-class institution that empowers you to grow, innovate, and make an impact

As a valued team member, you'll receive a competitive salary, a defined-benefit pension plan, comprehensive extended health care, dental benefits, and group life insurance, including excellent vacation and leave policies, and more.


At Waterloo, we believe that our greatest asset is our people.
Let's build a bright future together.


   


Work with the brightest

Belong to a group of talented professionals who are working together to educate future leaders, conduct life-improving research, fuel a world-renowned start-up ecosystem and so much more. 

Expand your possibilities

Benefit from lifelong learning opportunities, including tuition benefits for you and your children, workshops, leadership programs, mentoring, and events to enhance your skills and career.

Make a difference together

As a Waterloo employee, you will be a fundamental part of what makes our institution unique and unconventional. Together, we bring bold ideas and brilliant minds together to make a positive, global impact.


   


   

Why Waterloo?

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading global research-intensive university, renowned for entrepreneurship and innovation, providing co-op and work-integrated learning at scale with impact.

OUR MISSION

We advance learning and knowledge through teaching, research, and scholarship, nationally and internationally, in an environment of free expression and enquiry.  

WHAT WE ENVISION

A community of curious, collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial problem-solvers and leaders who seek to understand and identify equitable and sustainable solutions for the future of humanity and our planet.

Source: Waterloo at 100


   


   

Our Values

We Think Differently

We embrace bold, unconventional thinking, celebrate diversity, and challenge the status quo to drive innovation and shape the future.

Learn more about Waterloo's Values.


   

We Act With Purpose

We are purpose-driven to make a positive impact, embrace responsibility, and value hands-on experiences to drive meaningful change.

We Work Together

We achieve our best work through collaboration, fostering a united community that drives positive change and innovation.


   

DEFYING TRADITION

“Waterloo was founded on a bold idea: that integrating academics with real-world experience could redefine higher education and strengthen society. That spirit of unconventional thinking remains its greatest strength, and I am excited to return to help build on that foundation.”

University of Waterloo's Eighth 
President and Vice-Chancellor

Mike & Ophelia Lazaridis Quantum-Nano Centre