TRIUMF is a major employer of undergraduate students participating in cooperative (co-op) education programs at universities across Canada., hosting about 30 such co-op students in each of the three four-month terms. Opportunities (mostly in summer) are available for undergraduates not in co-op.
TRIUMF offers an unique experience at a world-class research laboratory amongst scientists and students from around the world. The jobs offered reflect the broad range of lab research: particle and nuclear physics, material and molecular science, accelerator science, nuclear medicine, plus engineering and computing.
The undergrad work year is organized in three terms of 4 months each.
Most positions are for four months, but eight month extended placements are also common. The application procedure is described below.
Click here for a listing (if any) of the current undergraduate jobs available.
For each term, new jobs are posted at the start of the previous term (e.g. summer jobs starting in May are posted in mid January).
As a national laboratory, a job offer at TRIUMF includes a return air fare for candidates requiring travel to Vancouver, and help securing accommodation in near the lab, which could include a one-week stay at TRIUMF House at the start of the appointment to allow the student to seek accommodation on their own.
To apply for any of the job postings, you must submit applications through TRIUMF’s Student Career site.
The following must be uploaded with your application:
These jobs are available to:
We are happy to answer any of your questions.
Please direct your inquires to student@triumf.ca
