Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Employee Reviews
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Stressful work environment with constant monitoring
Lots of stress due to the nature of the job. Management was not experienced and therefore direction changed al the time. Management lacked true management and team building skills.
Productivity
My time at CMHC was short due to being contracted. It's a decent place to work as you learn a lot outside of your role, which I enjoyed. However, being a contractor it sucked because the pay you were given compared to the work given doesn't really balance it out.
The people there are friendly and are willing to teach you if you're willing to learn.
The people there are friendly and are willing to teach you if you're willing to learn.
Pros
Adjustable table
Cons
30min lunch only
They will terminate even the permanent employees who have worked for CMHC for 5+ yrs
There's no job security, even your own manager/supervisor won't fight for you. You either belong in a group there or you're done. The employee retention is atrocious; the 3 years i've been there i've watched 3 CFOs canned. Even if you have a permanent position there they'll tell you the position is no longer valid due to the re-org, and you can re apply for another opening. Working there is like walking on thin ice all the time.
Good company government
The government department pays well but seems to be confused on who does what work. Overall the employees and managers are helpful. Good place to work
Friendly and productive
They work you hard, but the management is inclusive, interesting and intelligent. Very personable work environment tho that may be changing in the nearish future, as they are considering changing the way the departments in the office. (individual cubicles to "open concept"
Good on paper
Superficially, a great place to work. The workplace culture requires a shift from the old culture to ROWE's idea starting by Management and HR. boy's club mentality. Job security isn't there. Employees would benefit from an organized labor system (Union). Abuse of power, OT, etc. Totally violated. I experienced this and more.
Flexible Hours
Good place to work at since they have introduced the fully flexible schedule. The issue with this is that you can work from home but do not interact with other team members.
Productive and innovative atmosphere
Great work environment with very kind employees. Managed between two sectors; Business Planning & Reporting and the Assisted Housing. Maintained organized calendars and spreadsheets to attain all the needs of whomever had inquiries for meetings, outside clients and budgeting. The work atmosphere is very innovative and inspiring for the greater good of our future homes as well as future work ethics.
I was unfortunately laid off due to job cuts, and for that is the only downfall of my experience there, no complaints as for the rest!
I was unfortunately laid off due to job cuts, and for that is the only downfall of my experience there, no complaints as for the rest!
very respectful staff and cooperative
all the staff works in teamwork and very friendly and they are very productive and helpful.
they respect the work time. easy to get there on time. It's a pleasure to work with them again.
they respect the work time. easy to get there on time. It's a pleasure to work with them again.
If you love constant change...
And enjoy lack of clarity when it comes to management's expectations, then you will adore working here. Implementation of ROWE is a slight bonus. Support during a multitude of corporate changes was severly lacking.
Pros
Rowe
Cons
Lack of effective leadership
a comfortable office setting, nice people
There wasn't a lot of training, you are kind of expected to just know what is going on and learn it on the fly.
The hours are good, but the pay scale is on the low end for what the expectations are.
The hours are good, but the pay scale is on the low end for what the expectations are.
Pros
work hours are good
Cons
no training
good work/life balance, but no opportunities
Less advancement opportunities
work culture/environment/IT renovation are made without real understanding of the work need to be done
changes are made to make the the surface looks good for the executive, but not according to cost/benefit
work culture/environment/IT renovation are made without real understanding of the work need to be done
changes are made to make the the surface looks good for the executive, but not according to cost/benefit
Truly a Great Place to Work
I have never worked in a corporate environment that was so inclusive of everyone and their ideas. It has been an absolute pleasure being a part of the CMHC Granville Island team. Truly a great place to work.
Na
CMHC is a good customer to work. I have been involved in various crucial projects. CMHC is a good employer and work culture is very good. The work-life balance is very good.
The poorest management possible.
People break the law and get away with it. Hard working dedicated people are the scape goats for the law breakers. Clients suffer at the hands of the law breakers.
Pros
Pays bills
Cons
To many to mention
Terrible
horrible place to work, manager would throw things in meetings, then go back to office and sleep.
I will never approve CMHC as have had many other people who have worked there say the same thing
I will never approve CMHC as have had many other people who have worked there say the same thing
Great time to Collaborate with various teams
Team events, Knowledge exchange, and great work environment.
Typical workday 9-5pm with most of the quality work done before noon.
Something to learn - scope to learn
Easy going managment
the hardest part of the job would be - no proper requirements/information and tight timeline from managment
Typical workday 9-5pm with most of the quality work done before noon.
Something to learn - scope to learn
Easy going managment
the hardest part of the job would be - no proper requirements/information and tight timeline from managment
Excellent environment
Excellent environment, the people are very friendly. The management are always there and allow a high enjoyable work/life balance. Highly recommendable...
Friendly staff
Prepared files for scanning, printed box labels and sent the files for scanning. Then verified the hard copy with the pdf when done. Hardest part was moving the skids.
Good pay bad place to work
Pros
Good pay for the work
Good benefits
Good work and life balance
Cons
Bad management
Lack of growth opportunities unless you play the game and kiss butt
Bad technology only now moving to outlook
Good pay for the work
Good benefits
Good work and life balance
Cons
Bad management
Lack of growth opportunities unless you play the game and kiss butt
Bad technology only now moving to outlook
Great atmosphere to work in
I love my position and working at CMHC, but need a permanent position. This is a great company to work for, flexible on hours, good pay, (no benefits as I am contract)