Emily Carr University of Art and Design Employee Reviews

Like all post secondary institutions at this stage of the game in the 21stC, there is a bad ratio between number of adjuncts (with little job security, no access to benefits) and actual full time faculty. Anyone familiar with this problem will know what I am talking about, and how this undermines the social work culture of any institution over the long term. Be on guard and don’t stay too long, cultivate other relationships at other institutions so perhaps you can come back and apply for a real position. I was there at a good moment, and prospered, but that was a while ago.

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Great Environment to Learn

Teaching Assistant (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 9 February 2022

Appears cold and off-putting with the white walls and affluent image, but it is actually a very kind hearted and collaborative university with plenty of potential and growth.

Pros

Flexible and Supportive

Cons

Doesn't pay enough to live in Vancouver (but honestly, who does?)

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Insights into Emily Carr University of Art and Design

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Fair pay for job

fun and creative environment to work in

Server and prep (Former Employee) - granvlle island, vancouver bc - 18 September 2019

i just loved working around the student and that energy. fast paced and high energy, good prep time between classes. good people to work with awesome food.

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good place

Editor, Videographer (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 21 August 2019

Good place to work, new building is nicely built and conveniently located near downtown Vancouver. Would love to work here again in the future if given the oppertunity.

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Faculty (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 5 June 2019

great job, terrible everything else. once there was a chicken and that chicken laid and egg to make sure they had the appropriate word count to get past indeeds software.

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Wonderful students, interesting colleagues, terrible pay

Sessional Instructor in Interaction Design (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 17 April 2019

I worked at Emily Carr as a Sessional Instructor for about 5 years, when they were situated on Granville Island. Students were some of the best I've ever had. Colleagues were supportive and often worked as collaborators. Facilities were a little old, but that's no doubt any longer the case since their move to Great Northern Way. The only downside was the salary. Sessional Instructors get no benefits and pay is the lowest of any school I've worked at in the area. That said, if you can get a full-time position there, it would probably be much better.

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Diverse and challenging work place

Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 12 March 2018

The people at ECU are very nice and accepting. The company benefits are the best I've ever seen. The job itself was very challenging and I learned a lot. Many changes are happening at this time; the campus just moved from Granville Island to Great Northern Way.

Pros

Benefits

Cons

The uncertainty

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Probably could be a good place to work, maybe.

NA (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 6 February 2018

Unfortunately I cannot find anything good to say about working here. I cannot be complimentary nor can I be objective without using an expletive. I would not recommend anyone talented take on contract work as it will not benefit your career.

Pros

Union some people like that.

Cons

Union

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Friendly environment and productive workplace

Research Assistant (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 21 March 2017

I work closely with client and provide professional services. Our mentor provide insight advices to help ups move along with the project and give clear directions.

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Furniture Systems, Manufacturing, Buyer, Layout, Installation.

Co-creator Designer and Photographer (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 7 December 2016

Excellent education in the field of design and exhibition curation. My team building experience involved working closely with students and educators in making an excellent educational platform for the community of Emil Carr and Vancouver BC.

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Jobs at Emily Carr University of Art and Design

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Productive and friendly; process-oriented

Studio Assistant/Student Monitor (Part-time) (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 10 June 2016

The first thing I do is to check my clipboard for the day's list of activities, class and/or event including times, venue and the materials/equipment needed, and the desired/requested set-up. Then I collect everything on the list and deliver to each activity and complete the necessary set-ups. After which, I make a list of items delivered and indicate for pick-up. I do the pick-ups after each activity. Everything needs to be done in a timely manner. Everyday is not completely the same. I need to be ready for last minute changes/requests. I have learned to prioritized depending on the scheduled time and importance of activity/event, I have done this a lot more effectively and efficiently. The management and co-workers are friendly, supportive and a tight-knit. Because of their positive feedback and guidance, the work seems easier and less exhausting. The hardest part of the job is when there are too many activities happening at once and I need ti finish all the set-ups and deliveries before they start. But I seem to finish everything before then and never once been late. Apart from the positive environment, the best thing about this work is the continuous learning.

Pros

challenging, fun, never a dull day, respecting empoyer/colleagues, continuous learning

Cons

short hours

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Work-Life Balance

Accounting Clerk 3 (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 7 October 2015

Working at Emily Carr University of Art and Design gives you the perfect work-life balance that you need. Accompanied with good job experience and benefits, it will surely make your day to day life easier.

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Productive and Friendly environment

SHELVER (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 28 July 2014

Flexible hours, excellent work flow, always something to do.

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Good environment

Continuing Studies Admission Officer (Current Employee) - Vancouver - 22 January 2014

Good environment to work in. The staff is all very supportive and the day to day job is ever changing.

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Extraordinary site to work at.

Security Supervisor / First Aid Officer (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 3 October 2013

- Everyday is a different and enjoyable learning experience. - Great team of co-workers - Most enjoyable part of the job; interacting with the people.