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Productive place with good infrastructure.
Teaching Assistant (TA) (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 5 April 2022
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The most useful review selected by IndeedI worked there as a for a small period. The workplace was very friendly but I could feel the contractual nature of the job. It felt like I was expected to leave after my contract was done.
Pros
Good environment
Cons
not enough opportunity for advancement
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Very stressful work please
Line Cook (Current Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 25 April 2022
I don't recommend anyone to work here. The manager doesn't know what's going on in the kitchen at all, he only listens to the denunciations of employees. Don’t spend your time!!!
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Student (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 22 March 2022
less than enjoyable experience admin doesnt care about you handled the pandemic just about as poorly as any university possibly could fell from #1 in student satisfaction to #11 within just a couple years, and it's clear why
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it was okay
Grader/Marker (Former Employee) - Brantford, ON - 11 February 2022
It was an okay place to work, contract by contract basis. work wasn't that hard some time there was rushes and alot of hours needed to be done. overall a good experience.
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Non productive work place.
Executive Assistant (Current Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 23 January 2022
Not productive in terms of workforce. Upper management not clear and unorganized. Not accountable for their own actions/direction - takes out rage and mistakes on staff
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Barista - food services
Barista/Cashier (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 9 May 2021
I worked in food services at the Starbucks for 2 years and really enjoyed it. The job was fast-paced and fostered a friendly work environment. I also picked up catering shifts with food services at the university for extra cash and it was always a great time.
Pros
discounted food
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Great place to work.
Administrator (Current Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 13 December 2020
Great place to work. Team oriented environment. Supportive senior leadership. Is difficult to advance as an administrator due to structure of administrative support staff pay bands.
Pros
Wonderful staff, faculty and students. Great work environment.
Cons
Workload is sometimes unmanageable during peak volumes through academic year.
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Highly recommended
Educational Assistant (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 12 December 2020
It was an amazing experience to work there. Typically day at work was not a surprise. I had my schedule in advance 2 weeks. Work place culture is not very easy going. I love working there.
Pros
Good pay, free lunches
Cons
none
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Working at WLU
Account Administrator, Business Office (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 9 June 2020
Environment is good depending on which department you work in. There are good people all over campus who are willing to help new employees and become good friends.
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Great place to work
Instructional Assistant (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 28 May 2020
Great management and administration, reasonable hours and pay, overall enjoyable experience. Valuable learning and teaching skills, mentored by a professor.
Pros
Work within faculty
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Jobs at Wilfrid Laurier University
opportunities available for contract faculty
Lecturer (Part-time) (Former Employee) - Kitchener, ON - 17 May 2020
I have found there to be ongoing requests for contract teaching in a variety of disciplines. Contract faculty have a union so there is support for re-occurring and first request contracts.
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Amazing School
A-Team Communications Liaison Executive (Current Employee) - Waterloo Campus - 23 March 2020
I love being able to take part in the all opportunties presented to me at Laurier. Getting involved with the Students' Union has been a tremodus support in allowing me to network and connect my passions with work.
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Great place to work
Graphic Designer (Current Employee) - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON - 11 March 2020
I really enjoy the atmosphere at work and all the people I am working with. I am greeted every day and everyone is very intent on helping you solve any problems you might have.
Pros
Lots of freedom making your own schedu
Cons
Gets busy during certain months but nothing unmanageable
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Great workplace for students!
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (Current Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 29 January 2020
Good part time jobs choices for students, hlep you gain experience and skills in work while having a unique campus life experience. Relaxing and friendly environment.
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I like my job
Afternoon Supervisor (Current Employee) - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON - 4 January 2020
Working at WLU for Aramark food services has been a wonderful experience. I love the fast pace and the multicultural atmosphere. Having children that are in university/college and high school, working with students has been the best experience to help me understand my own children. I'm content and very blessed
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Fun Place to Work
Recruitment and Admissions, Campus Ambassador (Current Employee) - Brantford, ON - 3 December 2019
The team is amazing and super fun to work with, you can go to them with any question or concern about anything and they will be more than happy to help you!
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Amazing work culture
Instructional Assistant, Communications Studies (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 11 November 2019
Laurier provides a healthy and interactive work culture in which each individual is given the tools to grow and succeed in their position. I would highly recommend Laurier as a potential employer!
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Relaxing and Accomodating place to work
Exam Proctor (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 30 October 2019
Flexible work hours which allow you to work around your school schedule very easily. The workplace culture is very friendly such that all of your coworkers are students
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High stability
Program Manager, Sustainability Office (Current Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 8 October 2019
A very stable job in post secondary with opportunities to inspire younger generations as they establish their careers. Often very fulfilling working with students and colleagues.
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Fun and Collaborative Workplace
Tutorial Assistant (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 28 September 2019
Wilfrid Laurier University was a great workplace to develop my personal interests as well as apply what I have learned in the classroom to actual students.
Pros
good pay
Cons
apathetic students
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The job could be fun but the demands were too high.
Residence Life Staff (Former Employee) - Waterloo, ON - 22 September 2019
There were activities that were planned every once in a while but overall their expectations for you on a day to day basis were too much to balance with schoolwork.
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