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      CIFAR

      Engaged employer

      CIFAR Reviews

      3.7

      52% would recommend to a friend

      (12 total reviews)

      74% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Culture and values

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      2.4

      Senior management

      Reviews by job title

      12 reviews
      3.0
      16 Mar 2026

      Major changes

      Research associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Amazing people Competitive pay Benefits package

      Cons

      Unmanageable workload Complete disconnect between management and employees Lack of diversity Internal processes are never clear Burn out

      5.0
      26 May 2023

      Warm and supportive

      Communications specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      -Collegial, friendly team -Beautiful work environment -Inspiring mandate -Good training opportunities & support -Good benefits

      Cons

      -Open-concept office doesn't suit everyone -Small team means advancement options are limited beyond title changes

      5.0
      9 May 2022

      Great place to work!

      Administrative assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Very flexible workplace, big focus and commitment to EDI, very caring leadership team. Transparent communications with staff and great return to office program. I would recommend CIFAR to anyone!

      Cons

      There isn’t always a straight career path for certain roles.

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