University of Waterloo Reviews

Former Employee – 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

Current Employee – 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

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo

Pros – It is located in a great neighbourhood

Cons – It is not very exciting

Current Employee – 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.

Current Employee – 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

Current Employee – been working at University of Waterloo as a contractor for more than a year

Pros – Co-op programs, cutting edge research, state of the art facilities, co-operation with other research and teaching centers, top level researchers,

Cons – Bureaucracy, lack of professional managers, insufficient amount of administrative and mechanical staff consequently increasing the length for completion of work around campus

Advice to Senior Management – Be more pro-active and transparent.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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

Pros – Excellent opportunity to network and earn a very decent wage to help pay off student expenses.

Perfect job to spice up your CV.

Cons – Can interfere with your studies if you don't manage your time accordingly.

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

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

Pros – Benefits and great place to meet new people from various backgrounds.

Cons – Sometimes working with (international) students who have different cultural values often causes some conflict.

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 7 years

Pros – good reputation, small city is good for living, well educated ppl

Cons – everything is messed, lack of organization

Advice to Senior Management – improve the online system

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

Pros – Very nice academic atmosphere, opportunities to touch the cutting-edge technology.

Cons – Tons of assignments and projects. Tight deadline.

Advice to Senior Management – More tutorial materials or instructions.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend