City of Kelowna Employee Reviews

Lots of freedom for a union position. Options to relocate to other roles within the city if needed. Good work/life balance and not too top heavy with management.

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Productive and high paced. Lots of opportunity

Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 9 August 2023

Excellent place to work, so long as you are willing to actually work. Lots of opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge base. Lots of doors are opened for you if you can prove yourself an honest, hard working employee.

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Insights into City of Kelowna

Based on 5 survey responses

What people like

Trust in colleagues
Sense of belonging
Ability to meet personal goals

Areas for improvement

Fair pay for job

Every job has its faults. Some more than others

Heavy Duty Mechanic (Current Employee) - Hardy street - 8 June 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Pay rate is way less than the private sector, and out of all municipalities of the okanagan, they are the least paid!!!!What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Dealing with management and working shift work. No work/life balance.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Not bad, other than low pay and shift work.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Not bad, other than shift work.

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Do not value their employees

Electrician (Former Employee) - Kelowna - 9 May 2023

Working at the city was a good experience with good people. Unfortunately though, the management culture is extremely toxic. With very low compensation compared to similar positions in neighboring cities, there was no incentive for me to continue my employment with them.I brought up concerns multiple times to multiple people but in the end I was completely ignored and forced to move on.

Pros

Good co-workers

Cons

Toxic management.

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Terrible

N/A (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 3 May 2023

Awful place to work. Upper management are dismissive and are out of tune with their employees

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My coworkers were helpful and friendly

After School Instructor (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 6 January 2023

Working with the children was fun and planning with my coworker was the best experience. I learned a lot from her. Working with my coworker was the best. Bad decisions at the top were the reason I chose to expand my horizons elsewhere.

Pros

You get to work with kids

Cons

It's contractor work, so there's no job security, no benefits, you won't make a liveable wage, and trying to book time off was a nightmare (lack of communication)

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Great place to work

Heavy Equipment Operator (Former Employee) - Citybyards - 26 June 2022

I'm retired but it was the best thing I have ever done job by applying for a job there. Some Gung ho management but overall no big deal if you do your job

Pros

Benefits, hours and pay

Cons

Can't think of any

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People that I work with were great. Management was dismissive, mimimizing and condescending

Millwright (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 31 August 2021

There is very little advancement in the organization. Because of the union environment there is no recognition for individual performance and no opportunity for remuneration

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Stressful

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT/ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 23 April 2020

Poor management communication and promotion/advancement is strictly based on Seniority no matter what they tell you; Constantly hire over qualified people who move on to bigger and better things whilst average employees get promotions for sticking it out long enough for there Seniority to kick in, ultimately creating a breeding ground of mediocrity.

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Fun place to work

Skate Instructor (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 19 February 2020

It is lots of fun to work for the City of Kelowna. They are very organized, pay exceptionally well, and explain everything in an easy and professional manner.

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Great place to work

Gravel Pit Coordinator (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 4 February 2020

I worked an 8 hour day with a chance for an alternative work schedule. Benefits were good. I ran heavy equipment and had a chance to learn all equipment at the City

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Love working with the city

City park Inspector (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 24 September 2019

Working with the city allows me to work outdoors and be apart of keeping our city clean and beautiful. The City takes great pride in our parks system and I love being apart of helping to do my part

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Fantastic place to work

Contractor (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 13 August 2019

Great team and excellent pay structure. Plenty of opportunity to grow. Always available to chat about what is expected and how to improve yourself in the future

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Community focused and adaptive environment

Contract Instructor (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 22 April 2019

A typical day can include many different events, people and opportunities. The entire staff team is accepting and willing to grow together. Always looking for new opportunities to be interacting and providing great experiences for the public.

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Fun and positive work environment

Part time recreation technician (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 23 August 2018

Really awesome workplace and people, but had to maintain set hours as I am only part time. The management team is always positive and encouraging personal and professional growth.

Pros

Helpful Coworkers

Cons

Not enough hours available

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Good

Contract Instructor (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 26 May 2018

Enjoyed working with team members, serving the community. No complaints of facilities, management, coworkers nor residents who attended events in Kelowna.

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Location

Warehouse Manager (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 19 May 2018

Working for the city of Kelowna had a positive impact on all areas of life. Wage and hours and benefits are second to none coupled with a solid retirement package .

Pros

professional

Cons

connatty

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Fun workplace with many different job options.

INSTRUCTOR (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 22 February 2018

working for the city provides me with many job options. This way, I can pick what I enjoy and am best suited for. I have learned more leadership skills for working independently as well as with a team.

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Nice Organization

Senior Buyer (Former Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 27 September 2017

Ordering supplied and logistics for Fire Department Scheduling supply shipments to work locations working with vendors and customers dealing with public reporting

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Not a great place

Customer Service Representative of sorts (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 10 June 2017

I prefer not to disparage the organization with a description of the manner in which I have been treated. I am sure not all of the departments within this organization treat people in the same manner.

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Amazing culture, focus on employee engagement and appreciation

First Aid Attendant (Current Employee) - Kelowna, BC - 2 October 2016

A great organization with priorities in employee well-being and range of programs for education incentives, return to work programs, and catering to disabilities.