University of Waterloo Reviews

Former Employee – worked at University of Waterloo full-time for more than a year

Pros – Good environment, On time payments

Cons – depending on who you are working for, you may have some difficult times

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The RA portion of the role is very flexible, working on interesting projects with great collaboration. The TA portion can be very good if you get placed with the right instructors. Usually, time spent working is very flexible, apart from the occasional meeting. Mostly great people to work with.,

Cons – There is not that much to do in the city

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo part-time for less than a year

Pros – could learn a lot of stuff as a TA

Cons – spend a lot of time

Advice to Senior Management – N/A

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

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo

Pros – flexible working hours, facilities are advanced.

Cons – professors are highly-demanding, you have to try your best

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – In CECA, we work with employers and students bringing the academic learning of students to life with work experiences. Our students are in demand in the world. Within the university, change and evolution are constant which keeps the workplace dynamic and interesting.

Cons – At times the work is crazy busy, which makes it difficult to keep things in balance.

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

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo full-time for less than a year

Pros – Highly motivated environment - Smart People and it would be a great experience to work at UW - Industrial oriented university

Cons – Small and quiet city, university oriented city not too much place to visit during the weekends. - low salary

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

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo

Pros – Free, Scholarship for Masters, Strong professors

Cons – Away from industries, too cold

Advice to Senior Management – Professors should contact with students more often

Former Employee – worked at University of Waterloo part-time for less than a year

Pros – The first main benefit is while attending school full-time you can work around your schedule. Everyone around is very friendly and polite so it's a safe and clean environment.

Cons – Depending on the day your workload is very small.

Advice to Senior Management – Nothing I can think of at the moment.

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

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – active research environment, developing leading edge technology

Cons – Low Income for research assistant

Advice to Senior Management – The salary for research assistant must be updated with other job positions

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – very good reputation, strong background in Computer science, maths and engineering. Small city, but harmonious and comfortable circumstance. diversity cultural background.

Cons – not very good benefits, low payment compared with other universities in Ontario. Less TA opportunities and payment as well. not very well organized. Not as good as the university itself claims.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend