University of Toronto
Faculty of Pharmacy - Office of Experiential Education
Adminstrative Assistant (Former Employee) – Faculty of Pharmacy – 15 October 2018
High turnover office. Overall workplace culture is disorganized and not healthy. Faculty members are FAR TOO involved in mundane administrative tasks.
Pros
Excellent benefits.
Cons
People ofen get sick and go on extended leave.Toxic office
Fun place to work
Retail Associate (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 11 October 2018
A typical day at work involves restocking, merchandising, tidying and customer service. Workplace culture is friendly and inclusive and is one of the best parts of the job.
Pros
Culture
Cons
Long hours
International Student mentor
Community Health Liaison (Former Employee) – Scarborough, ON – 4 October 2018
At typical day at work included interaction with students requiring help at the front desk meeting with manager to go over expected goals for the day and planning events for international students. I have learned how to outreach and put together event planning logistics. Workplace was very friendly and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed this position and the funnest part was hosting events, the hardest part was ensuring that the attendees of these events were fully engaged.
Productive fast paced and fun enviorment.
Building Maintenance Worker (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 24 September 2018
Friendly and challenging working with guests and tenants looking after building maintenance needs. Problem solving, working with various tools keeping building in tip top shape.
Pros
Free Lunches and Dental.
Cons
Limitations in working in a Unionzed enviorment.
Very productive and knowledgeable team
Coordinator (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 19 September 2018
All of the co-workers with whom I worked had powerful experiences behind them and they were always willing to leverage their strengths to ensure that only the best work is put forth for any project
Love my school
Researcher (volunteer) (Current Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 16 September 2018
The University of Toronto Mississauga has provided me with numerous fantastic opportunities that have shaped me as a person. I have met countless amazing people along the way as well.
Productive, passionate, and innovative laboratory with excellent team cohesion!
Undergraduate Research Assistant (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 12 September 2018
Typical day at work started at 9am and ended at 5pm at minimum. The laboratory culture is outstanding, with older, more experienced researchers who are willing to share what they know with younger passionate researchers. The laboratory is managed by post-docs and their head professor, who are all welcoming to new researchers. In my time, I had extensive practice with coding in C++ and Python, along with ROS for controlling mobile-robotic autonomous systems. The workplace culture motivates you to be productive.
Pros
Knowledge gain
Cons
Long Hours
Great place to work. Friendly and polite environment.
Hydology Research Assistant (Former Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 10 September 2018
I had a good time working at the university. The members of staff were very helpful and accommodating. They were all tolerant of different kinds of people.
meh
Strength & Conditioning Coach (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 9 September 2018
this was an okay place to work. culture seems off. they try to force that everyone is grinding, try to force employees and peers to fight against each other
Pros
reputation
Cons
unhappy
Good Side Gig
Teaching Assistant (TA) (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 4 September 2018
As a teaching assistant your experience depends entirely on the professor you are working with. if you get along and are familiar with their working style then this is a good job to have. There isn't much growth opportunity, it is a side job.
Pros
working remotely
Cons
tight deadlines
Very Productive
Graduate Student Legal Conference - Presenter (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 3 September 2018
A great university to work for. The workplace culture is incredible with a very inclusive and supportive group of individuals. The work hours were flexible.
Interesting Place to Volunteer
Student Volunteer (Former Employee) – Union, ON – 30 August 2018
Good volunteer experience. Working with other volunteers and with students gave a nice introduction to working in teams and being able to handle different situations and still produce a productive outcome.
Fast paced clinic, friendly staff
Health and Wellness Centre Intern (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 17 August 2018
Interning was exciting because it gave me a chance to do a lot of work on my own. Staff are often busy, so it gave me a chance to learn and gain research experience on my own with little assistance from others.
fun place
Junior Procurement Officer (Student Placement) (Former Employee) – Toronto, ON – 14 August 2018
It was a great place to work at. I truly enjoyed my position very much so. It has taught me allot about my career path and made it much easier for me to know what i like in a career.