Education and Career Development

Post-Secondary Education Programs

Saskatchewan Diploma Programs

University of Regina - Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies: Bachelor of Sport & Recreation Studies

University of Saskatchewan – College of Kinesiology

Saskatchewan Certificate Programs

Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Recreation and Community Development Program

Saskatoon School of Horticulture - Diploma or Certificate in Horticulture

University of Regina - Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation

Professional and Career Development

The following agencies/institutions offer career and professional development training:

• University of Regina

• University of Saskatchewan

• University of Saskatchewan - Edwards School of Business

• Saskatchewan Polytechnic

• Carlton Trail College

• Cumberland College

• Southeast College

• Parkland College

• North West College

• Northlands College

• Great Plains College

• Lakeland College

Additional Professional Development

• Canadian Parks and Recreation Association - Professional Development Certification

• SARC Learning Central - Leap Management Skills Development

• Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association

• Campus for Communities of the Future

• Municipal Leadership Development Program

• University of Alberta - The Indigenous Sport and Recreation Certificate

Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant

Through the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant, Non-Governmental Organizations (municipalities are not eligible) can apply for funding to support 2/3’s of the cost of training for staff. Employers can make multiple grant applications to a maximum of $100,000 per fiscal year, and up to $10,000 per individual trainee. 

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