Does Thompson Rivers University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Thompson Rivers University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Thompson Rivers University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Thompson Rivers University?

84% of Thompson Rivers University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thompson Rivers University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thompson Rivers University?

Research Assistant (12) , Instructor (4) , Teaching Assistant (4) , Graduate Student (3) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Advisor (2) , Assistant Teaching Professor (12 Month) (2) , Associate Director (2) , CUPE Position (2) , Director of Development (2) , Faculty (2) , Faculty Member (2) , Open Learning Faculty Member (2) , Professor (2)

What are the pros of working at Thompson Rivers University according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits, as long as you are not hired into an auxiliary, limited" ((in 11 reviews)); "Excellent working environment and good pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "There are great people working here." ((in 10 reviews)); "It is such a good opportunity and not competitive." ((in 6 reviews)); "Professional development, wellness, and empowerment of staff is at the core of the culture of this campus." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Thompson Rivers University according to real employee reviews?

"micro management on aa daily basis" ((in 4 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to other universities" ((in 3 reviews))

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60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture and values

3.3

Senior management

Reviews by job title

18 reviews

5.0

14 Nov 2021

Great so far!

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Some benefits are great such as free yoga and fitness classes on campus and tuition waiver for spouse and children. Very welcoming environment and interesting professional development opportunities through the Centre for teaching and learning including a community of practice for new faculty. Kamloops itself is beautiful as well!

Cons

Other benefits are not as great as I was hoping for in terms of health appointments for extended medical professionals (massage therapy, etc.).

4.0

12 Nov 2021

Good Employer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Unionized job secure good medical plan

Cons

Unionized job secure no career development opportunities

1.0

20 May 2023

Be Careful

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good union benefits, nice campus location, time off over Christmas.

Cons

No remote work, tyrannical HR (very much TRU vs. CUPE), limited opportunities to advance within the union, extremely top heavy with management, paid parking, slew of very embarrassing issues covered by media outlets (google it).

3.0

17 Sept 2023

Siloed

Advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits, lots of opportunity to learn.

Cons

Siloed.. whether or not their a good employer will entirely depend on the department you end up in..

4.0

24 Jul 2023

Great opportunity

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunities for skill development, great team, nice culture

Cons

Vague hierachy, difficult to get hired as student due to competition

3.0

26 Apr 2022

Good experience

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

opportunity to work with varied people and learn

Cons

being a small university, difficult to find full time opportunities

5.0

1 Dec 2024

Review

Learning technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good people, eviroment, and opportunities.

Cons

Not much to say bad.

1.0

15 Feb 2022

No rest for the wicked

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Benefits, protection of working within a union environment, not many advancement opportunities

Cons

lack of advancement opportunities, not all managers and or leaders share the same respect towards professional development

5.0

14 Nov 2023

Great work, depending on supervisor

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

TRU is a great campus with a smaller feel. The supervisor I worked with was amazing and provided me with many opportunities to expand my experience and skills

Cons

With a smaller university there are some challenges with processing times and communication between departments.

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