Scotiabank Reviews

Former Employee – worked at Scotiabank full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Good training, both on the job and off the job.
Decent benefits, including medical and vacation benefits.
Flexible work arrangement which helps employees cope-up special circumstances at the family front, including child care etc.
Recognition for merit and good chances for career progression.

Cons – Somewhat outdated information systems, although it is not a big deal.
Average salary structure compared to other employers both in the banking and non-banking world.

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

Current Employee – been working at Scotiabank as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – Good environment to build relationships

Cons – Salary rates are not so competitive

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Scotiabank full-time

Pros – the best multi culture working environment .

Cons – Employee benefit needs to improve

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Scotiabank full-time for more than a year

Pros – Depending on your department:
- fun and active coworkers
- Fast-paced

Cons – - Lack of new technology

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Scotiabank full-time for less than a year

Pros – Good career starting, personal learning support

Cons – The salary is kinda low

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Scotiabank full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Friendly environment and providing proper training

Cons – Underpaid among big 5 & reduced benefits

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Scotiabank part-time for more than a year

Pros – Good compensation, good environment condusive to hard work

Cons – Sometimes there isn't much clear direction from management

Advice to Senior Management – Please be smarter and wiser

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

Former Employee – worked at Scotiabank full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – - Good benefits (at the time)

Cons – - They are very superficial and unless you kiss a they will not promote you no matter how good you are.
- There is no real reviews
- Metrics are not applied to you and you are reviewed on someone else's metrics.

Advice to Senior Management – Review EVERYTHING!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at Scotiabank as a contractor for less than a year

Pros – -Calm, friendly office environment, even when the workload was heavier that usual
-Manageable workload allowing for a good work/life balance
- Very approachable management

Cons – No cons to mention. I just wish my contract with them was longer than a few months. I would definitely go back and work for this company

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Scotiabank full-time

Pros – You can advance with experience. you dont hsve to have a degree to gain promotion.

Cons – Too many females in supervisory positions.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend