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2.0

They're Ok.

Casual Secretary (Current Employee) – Welland, ON – 25 June 2018

They're okay. Unfortunately the length of time spent as a casual before entering a permanent union job is way too long. It seems like most people end up waiting anywhere from 4 to 6 years just to get a permanent position. Some of the schools are great to work at but others are down right awful. The summers off are great but it comes with the price of only living off of EI during those two months and it can make income very tight if you don't plan for it.

But yes, the biggest drawback here is going unacknowledged by senior management for many many years before eventually (hopefully) being able to become a permanent employee. I don't think I would recommend them if you can find an employer who will respect you, rather then let you continuously slide through the cracks.

Pros

Great hours, Summers off

Cons

Pay is subpar in today's job market, Takes too long to get permanent employment

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5.0

Great Place to Work

Educational Assistant (Current Employee) – Port Colborne, ON – 11 June 2018

Have no complaints about this employer, simply exploring my options to further my experiences and careers. Friendly respectable have nothing but praise.

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4.0

Great Classrooms, Great Kids!!

Educational Assistant / Interpreter (Current Employee) – Welland, ON – 30 April 2018

Great place to work and grow as you meet and are challenged everyday by the wonderful students that come into the classroom everyday!!!
Lots of opportunities to meet and work with a wide range of wonderful staff!!

Pros

The students

Cons

There is none

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4.0

Educational Consultant

Child and Youth Worker (Former Employee) – Welland, ON – 20 April 2018

A lot of variety. Ontario work place standards governed the culture. There was a lot of support at the schools as far as teamwork is concerned. Respect was very high.

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5.0

Educational Assistant

Educational Assistant (Current Employee) – Welland, ON – 10 March 2018

The working with special need students is very rewarding and you see how they grow and that they meet their potential. Work 7.5 hours a day five days a week

Pros

watching student meet their potential

Cons

lack of hours

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4.0

Great experience

Secretary (Former Employee) – Niagara Falls, ON – 4 September 2017

It was fun to work as a secretary for a language program even for only a month. I felt comfortable being around the teachers and kids and never for a second stressed about the job due to its simplicity. The only complain was the long drive, over 40km away from my home.

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5.0

maintence teaches you a lot

Educational Assitant (Former Employee) – Ridgeway, ON – 9 January 2017

over the 12 years I worked at sherkston shores, I learned a lot about electricity, plumbing, construction, wood working, driving heavy equipment, cleaning and customer service. Its a great starting place to work when you are young and you get to work outside on the beach and make great relationships with the home owners.

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3.0

Ok place for a part-time job, impossible to get full-time

Substitute Teacher 2010-2013, Current (Current Employee) – Niagara, ON – 23 November 2015

It's ok for a part-time job, but it is impossible to get full-time unless you are a department manager.

Because of the union, it's impossible to grab a ton of extra shifts by showing initiative and a good work ethic.

Depending on the department, you are only given a few hours a week when starting out so that you can pay the union dues.

Pros

Flexible Schedule

Cons

Retail, poor pay, no full-time

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5.0

Great place to work! Love my job

Secretary to Consultants (Current Employee) – Welland, ON – 18 November 2015

Love my job however it is a 10 month position and I am looking for a 12 month position. My co-workers are a delight to work with. If the opportunity is right I would relocate.

My current job consists of various duties including working closely with students, management, superintendents of education, principals, and the Ministry of Education on various projects and reports. My workday is different each and every day, full of challenges and accomplishments which make it the most enjoyable part of the job.

Pros

Great staff as well as great team work!

Cons

Only a ten month position

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5.0

great place

Early Childhood Educator (Current Employee) – Welland, ON – 2 November 2015

fair friendly and nice facilities..staff are great. Welcoming and work as a team for the best outcome for the children in our classes

Pros

nutritious food program

Cons

cant think of any

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5.0

A Spiritual life journey.

Teacher (Current Employee) – St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland – 3 September 2013

I love what I do, only wish I could create programs to help some needy students!

Pros

spirit

Cons

6 week contracts

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5.0

Productive and Educational

Teacher (Current Employee) – Niagara Falls, ON – 17 April 2013

A very enriched learning environment with staff and students.

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4.0

Winery Sales Associate

Occasional Teacher (Current Employee) – Niagara Region – 11 March 2013

When I arrive at work, I see if there are any customers that need to be greeted or helped with purchases (bagging and/or cashing out) or winery information. I find out if there are any specific promotions going on. I check to see if the tasting bar needs dirty glasses to go to the back if any restocking needs to be done (glasses, cases of wine, grape seed oil, From May until October help with bus tours by giving tours and hosting or helping in the hospitality room, or cleaning up after a tour. I love learning new things and helping people chose a wine that they enjoy.

The best part about working at the winery is that people are there by choice and are interested in learning about the wine industry and are in a good mood.

Pros

very busy, day goes fast, nice people, fun job, always learning

Cons

1/2 hour drive to work

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5.0

An on-going productive workplace, with positive rewards.

Cooperative Education Facilitator (Current Employee) – Niagara Falls, ON – 7 July 2012

Typical day at work is meeting with students, counsellors, and my co-workers as a team, discussing the future interests of each individual I have on my co-op list. In between that I contact employers to place students in their area of interest.
In the past 17 years as a co-op teacher I have learned so many areas in the work world such as hairdressing,foods and hospitality,auto body,Personal Support Workers..the list goes on. My management team are very positive and very supportive.
The hardest part of my job is receiving a phone call that a student has been injured.
Most rewarding part of my job is running into students I haven't heard from in years, and hearing their success stories.

Pros

supportive co-workers

Cons

our adult -ed contracts are only per module or term (7 weeks)

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