Explore your possibilities
The Centre for Career Development can help you build a meaningful future. Whether you are a student (undergrad or graduate), or postdoctoral fellow — we can help you explore opportunities. Our career advisors are available to support you in mapping your career route. If you're seeking career planning advice, career management strategies or graduate and professional school preparation, we can help.
Get career support
It doesn’t matter where you are in your journey, we offer a variety of one-on-one supports both virtually and in person to help you explore your career possibilities.
Ensuring a welcome space for all
We are committed to providing inclusive support and services to all members of the Waterloo community. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to opportunities and resources supporting your career journey and aspirations. For more about equity at the University of Waterloo, visit the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism.
Supports and resources
In addition to our one-on-one supports and workshops, the Centre for Career Development offers several other resources to support your career journey. Take the next step in planning your future by visiting CareerHub, your online career resource for things like:
- Building your strategy to find work
- Reflecting on your skills
- Applying and interviewing for jobs
- Making career-related decisions
- Exploring post-graduate programs
Workshops and events
We designed our workshops and events to help you prepare for your future. Whether you need help with résumé writing, interview skills, or something else on your career journey, we have resources to find relevant information to support you.
Here for your career questions
We are here to support you. We offer virtual and in-person appointments to discuss your career journey and goals.
Use our live chat for quick questions and assistance (during operating hours).
Careers in the classroom
Are your students curious about life after university? We have resources that can equip your students with what they need in order to launch their careers. Integrating career education into curricular spaces enables faculty to lead students to identify skills, reflect on how classroom or program-level knowledge benefits their careers and prepares them for the employment process (co-op, work-integrated learning, post-graduation).
Earn while you learn
Co-op is one option through which you can pursue your career path. You can explore jobs, gain valuable work experience and earn money while completing your degree. The Centre for Career Development collaborates closely with Co-operative Education and the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) to offer innovative academic courses and career-building programs and materials.
Events
Environment Leadership Series - Winter 2026
Solving Wicked Problems – with the world, for the world
If you ask Environment Alumni the following questions:
What do you do? What is the significance of what you do? What competencies are required for success in your industry?
What would they say?
This Leadership series event, themed “Solving Wicked Problems – with the world, for the world”, will explore how alumni in different sectors and industries are tackling wicked problems facing our planet. We will explore how students can become a part of the solution and the skills and competencies they need to be effective contributors and leaders.
Exploring careers in human health and well-being
Discover the diverse careers that shape healthier, more active, and more connected communities.
Join professionals working in public health, recreation, therapeutic services, and community programming as they share how they design initiatives that support physical, mental, and social well-being. Learn how interdisciplinary teams create inclusive spaces, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve quality of life across all ages and populations.
After the panel, stick around for a relaxed social time when you can ask questions, network, and explore the many pathways into this rewarding and impactful profession.
Panelists are alumni from the Faculty of Health and include:
- Erin Rellinger Smith (she/her), RKin, Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE)
- Chad Van Dyk, Manager, Business & Service Operation at Wilfrid Laurier University Athletics & Recreation
- Simone Douglas-Blaize, Program Coordinator for Homelessness and Housing at YWCA K-W
- Lindsey Oretan, Recreation Therapist, Adult Specialized Mental Health at Waterloo Regional Health Network
- Sarah Bourbonniere, Elder Life Specialist at the Hospital Elder Life Program in Waterloo Regional Health Network
- Jennifer Yessis, Associate Director, School of Public Health Sciences at The University of Waterloo
Open to all students interested in exploring a career in the field of human health and well-being
Environment Co-op & Career Ready: Résumé Review Drop-Ins
Looking for a co-op job? Come and meet Co-op and Career Advisors who are here to help you move forward in your job search. Bring your résumé for review and receive personalized feedback. Ask your co-op questions and get job search tips – no appointment needed!
News
Exploring pathways to further education
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
The question, “what’s next after graduation?” sparks endless possibilities. At Waterloo, students have access to a wide range of resources to help them answer this question. The Centre for Career Development (CCD) and other campus supports empower students to dream big and imagine how further education can transform their future and shape a meaningful career.
Ready, set, code. Your guide to technical interview success
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
Imagine you have a technical interview coming up for a role you're genuinely excited about but don't have a sense of what to expect. For many students, this scenario is all too real. Employers use technical interviews to assess problem-solving and coding skills. However, many students don’t know what to expect in these technical interviews or how to prepare for them.
Exploring pathways to mental health careers
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
Today, many careers in mental health extend beyond counselling offices and clinics. Mental health careers span a wide range of industries and professions.