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Overview

This document is intended to be shared outside of WARG to give context to those interested in doing a co-op with WARG. This summarizes the process from an external perspective and intended to be sent by WARG to those interested in our co-op program; mostly as a response to email inquiries.

Please note that WARG can only hire UW students who are entering a co-op term. This is a requirement set by UW and enforced by WaterlooWorks.

All WARG positions are unpaid. WARG provides a learning opportunity and the co-op credit. The concept is that WARG co-ops can use this opportunity as a jumping off point to get a stellar co-op for their next co-op term.

See https://www.uwarg.com/join to join the team as a normal member. Requirements and more information about our normal onboarding process can be found by following that link!

Expectations

From you

As a WARG co-op, you are a member and have the same expectations as any other member: Expectations of Members

The difference is that you are required to have greater time commitment to WARG:

  • Location is in person or hybrid (on site at least 1 time per week)

    • Remote co-op is not currently supported by WARG

  • The position is full time, but your working hours are flexible

    • As long as you are making progress and attending meetings, you can do whatever you want with your time

  • You are expected to attend the regular WARG meetings (1-2 times per week)

    • WARG meetings are typically held during the evening on Discord

    • Most meetings are scheduled for 1 hour

    • Your mentor informs you which meetings you are expected to participate in (e.g. weekly subteam meetings)

  • You are expected to participate in flight tests relevant to your project (variable, typically 1-2 times per month)

    • Flight tests are typically 1 entire day during a weekend

  • You are expected to attend syncs with your mentor (daily)

    • Your mentor organizes this with you

    • While the scheduled length is at least 30 minutes, the syncs can be shorter if there is less to discuss

From WARG

This is what WARG commits to co-op:

  • Several projects are roadmapped in advance so that you have a guide for measuring progress

    • You have the option of selecting and switching between projects at any time

      • You can also propose a completely new project; consult with your mentor and/or subteam leads

    • Projects from previous co-ops:

  • You are mentored by an experienced member who provides support and is on site

    • Daily scheduled syncs of at least 30 minutes

    • Your mentor assists with onboarding, guidance, and coordination

  • Opportunity to interact with other projects and members

    • Don’t be afraid to participate!

Application and Selection Process

Timeline:

  1. WARG posts exclusively on WaterlooWorks (WW), when allowed to do so by UW, and advertises this position on Discord servers related to UW

    1. This is typically quite late, around cycle 4-5

    2. Previous postings: Co-op Job Descriptions

  2. After the postings close, the applications are collected for review by WARG leadership and co-op hiring coordinators

    1. Submissions are only accessible to WARG leadership and co-op hiring coordinators

  3. Interviewees are selected and interview requests are sent by email.

    1. Typically a few days after postings close.

    2. If you are unsure about the status of your application, feel free to email us.

  4. Interviews are conducted

    1. Generally these are 30 minutes in duration.

  5. Offer selection is made and interviewees are informed

    1. WW rankings or direct offer

Job Descriptions

Example past job descriptions and drafts of our future postings can be found under Co-op Job Descriptions . Please note our active postings can only be found in WaterlooWorks and will be thoroughly announced in our Discord .

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