Vancouver Community College
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Below salary and below budgets
Basically things move pretty slow at VCC. They have limited budget to do much but management isn't really motivated to do much anyway. This is a union environment and also gov't environment and so things are slow for red tape as well.
The salary is far below average but with sick days and holidays and only 35 hr work week it could be a good trade off to people. The benefits are "ok" meaning when you are told you have 100% coverage they mean you have 100% coverage from 2015ish rates. They match pension which is a great benefit but with the low salary its a little bit hard to manage with the cost of living in Vancouver.
The management depends on the department and so I'm reluctant to comment on management.
The salary is far below average but with sick days and holidays and only 35 hr work week it could be a good trade off to people. The benefits are "ok" meaning when you are told you have 100% coverage they mean you have 100% coverage from 2015ish rates. They match pension which is a great benefit but with the low salary its a little bit hard to manage with the cost of living in Vancouver.
The management depends on the department and so I'm reluctant to comment on management.
Lucky if you stick to it
People in union are not as welcoming as they may seem is the biggest takeaway from it.
It pays well but mostly old staff which will not make way for new people to make a life. Nepotism at play.
Managers like to bossy and intimidating and infighting is always going on department to department. Can’t make a peaceful living because of people at work.
It pays well but mostly old staff which will not make way for new people to make a life. Nepotism at play.
Managers like to bossy and intimidating and infighting is always going on department to department. Can’t make a peaceful living because of people at work.
Fun supported work environment
I worked part time for VCC, I really enjoyed working there and the people and management I worked with. It is a lovely happy friendly workplace. The job was stressful at times but there was great support so nothing too much to worry about. The hours were great and the pay was also great. They held events for staff and training onsite too.
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Specifically the VCC Salon and Spa
A typical day at work is checking in clients and answering phone calls. Communication is key. The regulars can be really sweet and I've gotten to know them over time. The environment can be very fast paced.
Pros
Great benefits, sick/vacation time after you've passed probation period
Cons
Not much natural light, I've had issues with my time sheet being submitted on time which effected my pay
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Great organization
I enjoyed the campus location and the people. The benefits are great, the people who work there are professional. I felt it was a good work/life balance with schedule. They promote healthy lifestyle and offered benefits such as yoga classes at lunch. The campus is centrally located, easy to get to via bike or public transit.
Pros
job security, good benefits, nice campus, bike lockers, work life balance
Very supportive person toward deaf adults
Helping them learn how to read and write, communication skills and life skills.
Worked with ppl at VCC was extremely awesome!!
The culture was awesome, we all get along even though they are not from Canada.
Worked with ppl at VCC was extremely awesome!!
The culture was awesome, we all get along even though they are not from Canada.
Pros
Easy going job
Cons
Deaf Adults have to leave .
best school in the lower mainland
Vancouver community college has the best program for heavy duty mechanics. the equipment is new and the tools are the best.the instructors teach you a lot from safety to brakes to electrical and they are really helpful.
Pros
brand new tools
Cons
some equipment has missing parts