Recreation and Leisure Services

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Applying as a Canadian applicant

Domestic students should apply online or by phone at 1-888-892-2228.

Applying as an International applicant

International students should apply online. Note: not all programs are open to international students.

Campus tours

Campus tours are one of the best ways to experience Conestoga. During this time, we are offering online guided tours to show you all Conestoga has to offer.

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Virtual tours

If you can't make an on-campus tour or attend one of our events, the virtual tour is a great way to visit us.

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Careers - September 2023

Graduates find employment in the public sector (i.e., parks and recreation or community services departments), commercial sector (i.e., outdoor education centres, recreation facilities, entertainment venues, travel and tourism agencies, retirement and nursing homes), and the not-for-profit sector (i.e., YMCA, YWCA, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, neighbourhood associations). In addition, graduates have advanced standing opportunities toward degree completion in the Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development at Conestoga College. Graduates of the program will be considered for admission in the Bachelor of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies at University of Waterloo and the Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University.

On average, 89% of graduates from the last three years (2018 to 2020) found employment within six months of graduation.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home