Conestoga is actively accepting co-op job postings for the spring/summer work term - May until the end of August.
Degree, Graduate Certificate, Advanced Diploma and Diploma students are available.
Easily Post or Re-Post a Job
- Via your MyCareer account (preferred)
mycareer.conestogac.on.ca/employers/employer.htm - Via email
Send us the details: mycareer@conestogac.on.ca
For tips on creating a job posting, see Your Next Great Hire Starts with a Great Job Posting (PDF).
Conestoga College offers 66 co-op programs in a variety of disciplines. Our Employer Relations team is ready to assist you in selecting the most appropriate program, determining an appropriate wage, scheduling job interviews, and presenting co-op offers.
"I would happily recommend Conestoga's Co-op to other employers, and would welcome the opportunity to support future student opportunities. It's been a wonderful experience."
- Becky Smith, Municipal Innovation Council, Fall 2021.
Certificates of Insurance - Spring 2022
New for the Spring 2022 co-op work term (May - August 2022): employer organizations are requested to submit a Certificate of Insurance for Commercial General Liability coverage for verification purposes. Each workplace and coverage situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Our Employer Relations team is available to discuss this further. Please reach out to us with any questions: mycareer@conestogac.on.ca.
Financial Incentives
- Ontario employers may qualify for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit of up to $3,000 per student
- Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) update: The federal SWPP program has been approved for continuation until 2024 with up to $7,000 effective April 1.
For more information see the Financial Incentives webpage and be sure to monitor for important spring SWPP updates, how to access, and amount of funding available.
Talent Development - Funding for Employee Training (students exempted)
If talent development is one of your company's priorities for 2022, partner with Conestoga and access funding to support the costs of training employees up to $15,000 per employee. Avoid the delays for the Spring and secure funding before March 31, 2022 and have up to one year to complete the training. For more information visit https://www.conestogac.on.ca/career-centre/employer-services/financial-incentives or please email employerscareercentre@conestogac.on.ca.
Co-op Student Availability - Spring/Summer 2022:
Click on the program links below for detailed program information including student capabilities.
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Architecture, Interior Design and Construction |
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4 months |
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Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management |
4 months |
IFMA accredited |
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up to 8 months |
Integrated knowledge and skills in building systems, energy and utilities management, building operations and facility management |
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4 months |
Program is on Association of Registered Interior Designers (ARIDO) list of recognized interior design programs and accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation |
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4 months |
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Business, Insurance and Design |
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Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management |
up to 8 months |
Industry-focused skills: HR Management, Operations Management, Marketing and Business Development |
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up to 8 months |
The inter-professional perspective blends graphic design, entrepreneurship, marketing and management; third year students available |
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4 months |
Canadian Public Relations Society accredited |
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mid-April to end of August |
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4 months |
Students are prepared to work in marketing, retail, small business, social media marketing, online marketing, advertising, professional selling, and general business administration positions in a wide variety of high technology, industrial, commercial, retail and service organizations |
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Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management |
up to 8 months |
2nd year students are available for 8 months and 3rd year students are available for 4 months |
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4 months |
Transferable skills to meet the needs of the rapidly changing and evolving HR field; students are available to continue in contract or permanent work after their co-op work term |
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4 months |
Students are available to continue in permanent contract positions after their co-op work term |
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4 months |
Prepares students in all areas of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP) exam to become a Sustainability Associate (SA) in public or private sector organizations |
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4 months |
Specialized knowledge and skills to produce and manage technical documents on multiple platforms; students are available to continue in contract or permanent work after their co-op work term. |
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Civil Engineering |
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4 months |
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4 months |
Available to continue in permanent or contact positions after work term |
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Community and Public Services |
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4 months |
Students have the skills to analyze the reasons for crime and the various approaches to crime prevention, as well as the means to support healthy and safe communities |
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4 months |
Students are prepared to support children, youth and families in the areas of curriculum implementation and co-ordination, program development and co-ordination, and social policy work |
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4 months |
Accredited by the CIPHI (Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors). |
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4 months |
Available to continue in permanent or contact positions after work term |
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Culinary & Hospitality |
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4 months |
Two year program; students gain advanced theoretical knowledge and techniques as well as business skills |
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4 months |
Two year program; students gain an understanding of the complexity of kitchen management, and experience real-life production through demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on practice |
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4 months |
One year program; students are available to continue in permanent of contract positions after their co-op work term |
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Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations |
4 months |
Focus on restaurant and hotel sectors; theory and practical experience in people management, hands-on food preparation, customer service, and financial controls |
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4 months |
This program builds on a previous hospitality diploma or degree; students gain a work visa in Canada to work in management jobs in the hospitality industry |
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4 months |
Students gain an overview of the hospitality and tourism industry |
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Electrical Engineering |
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4 months |
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up to 16 months |
Power system protection and control, PLCs and their applications |
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up to 16 months |
Electrical power systems, energy production and management |
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Electrical Technician, Electro-Mechanical Maintenance |
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up to 8 months |
Electrical technicians, apprentices or helpers in construction or industrial settings |
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4 months |
Training in both electrical and mechanical maintenance including applications in automated manufacturing systems and robotics |
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Electronics Engineering |
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4 months |
CEAB accredited; comprehensive study of electronics, software and systems |
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up to 16 months |
Three year advanced diploma; electronics, software and systems |
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up to 16 months |
Three year advanced diploma; digital and telecommunications |
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4 months |
16 month Graduate Certificate |
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Food Processing and Packaging Engineering |
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4 months |
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4 months |
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Heavy Duty Equipment Technician - Motive Power |
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4 months |
Students develop knowledge and technical skills through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on training to succeed as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician |
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Information Technology and Applied Health Information Science |
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up to 8 months |
CHIMA accredited; third year students available |
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4 months |
Using a multi-disciplinary curriculum with a focus on experiential learning activities, this innovative four-year program prepares students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for progressive job opportunities as high-quality software developers |
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4 months |
Graduate Certificate program; available to continue in permanent or contract positions after work term |
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4 months |
Graduate Certificate program; available to continue in permanent or contract positions after work term |
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4 months |
Graduate Certificate program; available to continue in permanent or contract positions after work term |
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up to 16 months |
Three year advanced diploma; web and s/w development |
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up to 16 months |
Three year advanced diploma; web, UX and graphic design |
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4 months |
16 month Graduate Certificate |
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up to 16 months |
Three year advanced diploma - high level design and development |
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4 months |
Graduate Certificate program; available to continue in permanent or contract positions after work term |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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up to 8 months |
CEAB accredited |
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4 months |
Emphasis is placed on manufacturing aspect of engineering |
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4 months |
Emphasis is placed on manufacturing aspect of engineering |
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4 months |
Emphasis is placed on design to integrate with manufacturing process |
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4 months |
Emphasis is placed on control of automated equipment |
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Metal Machining Trades |
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up to 8 months |
Students are available for back to back co-op terms, from May to December |
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up to 8 months |
Students are available for back to back co-op terms, from May to December |
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Powerline Technician |
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4 months |
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Welding Engineering |
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up to 16 months |
Extensive hands-on work with welding automation and robotics systems |
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up to 16 months |
Welding inspection and quality assurance are emphasized through metallurgical analysis, destructive testing and non-destructive evaluation methods |
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Woodworking |
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4 months |
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Posting Timeline
Conestoga College facilitates recruitment on an ongoing basis - postings are accepted beginning four months before the start of a term until all students have secured employment (provided the minimum 12 consecutive weeks of full-time work (420 hours) is met).
The final date to post your co-op opportunities for the spring/summer work term is May 20th.
The final date to secure a student is May 27th to begin work on May 30th.
