University of Waterloo Reviews

I worked at University of Waterloo as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Great Boss, excellent project and fair benefit. Well work and life balance.

Cons – Nothing to share with cons

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at University of Waterloo full-time for more than a year

Pros – good work atmosphere, good supervisors, the university has good reputation, the university is in a good and quite location, respect for all cultures

Cons – the weather in Waterloo is bad specially during the winter, the salaries for postdocs are not that good

Advice to Senior Management – Increase the salaries for postdocs

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at University of Waterloo part-time for more than a year

Pros – Flexible working hours, engaging work, positive work environment.

Cons – Keep up the good positive attitude!

Advice to Senior Management – Keep doing a great job!

I worked at University of Waterloo part-time for more than a year

Pros – Good pay for the amount of work you are expected to do.
You learn as you work.
Can do it on your own time (most of the time)

Cons – Sometimes have to work at bad times (such as 7pm on Valentines Day).
Sometimes employer is unorganized.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at University of Waterloo part-time for less than a year

Pros – - Access to foods for a minimal deduction of 50cents per day worked

Cons – - Require uniform purchase
- Long hours standing
- Mixed instructions (sometimes instructed to give more portions by the manager, sometimes instructed to give less portions by the head cook because there is little foods left)

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at University of Waterloo full-time for less than a year

Pros – An environment whereby supervisors genuinely care for the professional development and growth of young professionals.
Very dynamic work atmosphere involving various tasks and unpredictable challenges. Marking assignments, to creating new assignments, to addressing unique student needs.

Cons – Involved a typical office work environment, which may not be suitable for those seeking a more physically active workplace.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at University of Waterloo part-time for more than a year

Pros – Easy job, good money for a student
Work schedule works around class schedule
Great team, very supportive and understanding
Amazing management

Cons – Have to work overnight shifts
Little upward mobility
Job can get monotonous and boring

Advice to Senior Management – Add some elements to make the job challenging

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at University of Waterloo

Pros – It is located in a great neighbourhood

Cons – It is not very exciting

I have been working at University of Waterloo full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Provides excellent research opportunity, funding, and great opportunity to learn.

Cons – Have to spend a lot of time on TA activities.

Advice to Senior Management – TA time should be reduced.

I have been working at University of Waterloo full-time for less than a year

Pros – Working for the University has its pros. The workplace atmosphere is very relaxed and the people you work with are awesome.

Since you are already here at the University you have the opportunity to take classes (if your employer agrees) and other development courses in leadership etc.

Cons – The University pays their students based on their own salary's depending on faculty and year. It is not bad pay but I believe you would get paid more working for a company outside the university.

Advice to Senior Management – Better pay and always consider allowing students to take at least 1 course during their coop. Also give them that extra time to focus on their work-report and PD courses too!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company