University of Waterloo Reviews

I have been working at University of Waterloo full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Good research experience, recognition, good industry contacts

Cons – Low pay, may not find a job after graduation, good city to live in

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at University of Waterloo for more than a year

Pros – - Researchers at Waterloo are well-connected to the industries
- There are many interesting interdisciplinary research going on under different umbrella-like institutes
- Most of the people I meet and work with are actually interested by their work, some of them are super smart too!

Cons – - The physical environment is somewhat austere
- The town of Waterloo is not that interesting, if you are the sort of person who likes to do people-watching on the street

Advice to Senior Management – Please try to make the physical space as stimulating as the intellectual one

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at University of Waterloo part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Only have to work for one month per term, on campus, employee discount for some stores on campus

Cons – Annoying customers (students), angry supervisor, low pay, advancement is not always based on merit, scheduled based on school schedule rather than preference, arbitrary dress code

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at University of Waterloo as an intern

Pros – Supportive managers, fun environment, job autonomy, a comprehensive review session accommodating for sick days/doctors appointments, etc.

Cons – Paycheck every four weeks (instead of the normal two weeks)

Advice to Senior Management – Continue supporting your very own students!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at University of Waterloo full-time for more than a year

Pros – Good environment, On time payments

Cons – depending on who you are working for, you may have some difficult times

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at University of Waterloo part-time for more than 3 years

Pros – The RA portion of the role is very flexible, working on interesting projects with great collaboration. The TA portion can be very good if you get placed with the right instructors. Usually, time spent working is very flexible, apart from the occasional meeting. Mostly great people to work with.,

Cons – There is not that much to do in the city

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at University of Waterloo part-time for less than a year

Pros – could learn a lot of stuff as a TA

Cons – spend a lot of time

Advice to Senior Management – N/A

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at University of Waterloo

Pros – flexible working hours, facilities are advanced.

Cons – professors are highly-demanding, you have to try your best

I have been working at University of Waterloo full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – In CECA, we work with employers and students bringing the academic learning of students to life with work experiences. Our students are in demand in the world. Within the university, change and evolution are constant which keeps the workplace dynamic and interesting.

Cons – At times the work is crazy busy, which makes it difficult to keep things in balance.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at University of Waterloo full-time for less than a year

Pros – Highly motivated environment - Smart People and it would be a great experience to work at UW - Industrial oriented university

Cons – Small and quiet city, university oriented city not too much place to visit during the weekends. - low salary

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company