Connect life and learning—that’s the Conestoga promise. For more than 50 years, the college has delivered on that promise through career-focused education and training that supports individual success, community engagement and regional prosperity.

None of our success—past, present or future—would be possible without our dedicated team of faculty, administrators and support staff. Working at Conestoga offers many benefits and opportunities to make a difference in your community by being part of an ongoing effort to invest in the current and future workforce of Ontario.

Mission
To promote the prosperity and well-being of the communities we serve through the delivery of programming, workforce development, and industry-focused research that meets local, regional, and international demands

Vision
A recognized leader in applied learning and research that enables student success in meeting workforce demands

What we offer
Conestoga is one of Ontario's fastest growing colleges and a leader in polytechnic education, providing a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the knowledge economy and to promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario. Our goal is to build on the success we have had, and we invite you to learn more about Conestoga.

Conestoga provides:

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package and generous vacation entitlement
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee and family assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Professional development
It is Professional Development's mission to promote the college's goal of excellence in education and assisting college employees in achieving that goal through ongoing development and training.

Professional Development recognizes that every college employee contributes to the learning environment and the total learning experience of our students. We recognize that the continued efforts of our employees to improve their workplace sets an excellent example for our students, encouraging students to continue their education and training as they move forward into life after college.

The time allowing to stay back in Canada is decided as follows;

• If the student is enrolled in a 1-year study program,
• he/she could stay back in Canada for a year after course completion.
• If the study is pursuing a program of two years, he/she could stay back in Canada for a duration of 3 years.

The post-study work allows the students to stay back in Canada as a worker; this permits them to work full-time up to 3 years after they graduate from a post-secondary institution in Canada.

The student visa does not automatically offer the privilege of a post-study work permit to students; they must apply for it within 180 days of course completion.

Admission requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
• A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses with a minimum cumulative average of 70% (75% if MDM math is between 60-69 or a previously failed grade 12 U level math), including two (2) required university (U) level courses and four (4) additional university/college (U or M) level courses (Higher averages may be required for admission.)
• The following Grade 12 U courses are required:
  • Grade 12 U English (ENG4U) minimum 60%
  • Grade 12 U Mathematics - Advanced Functions (MHF4U) OR Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) OR Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) minimum 60%

Note re: admission requirements

• Please note: although all math courses listed are acceptable for admission, Advanced Functions (MHF4U) may better prepare students for success within the AAIT program.
• The following courses are recommended but are not mandatory:
• Introduction to International Business (BBB4M)
• Principles of Financial Accounting (BAT4M)
• Applicants with previous post-secondary education will be assessed on an individual basis in accordance with College and PEQAB guidelines/policies for advanced standing.
• Advanced standing is available for students graduating from accounting diploma programs. For further information, please contact James Boesch at jboesch@conestogac.on.ca.
• Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
  • IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
• We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. An applicant will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.