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Great place to work at - Anonymous employee Ontario Science Centre Employee Review

4.0
6 Oct 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Great team player environment among designers, researchers and production crew -Lots to learn in building high-quality exhibits in-house from start to finish -Has a lot of talented employees with very different skill sets who can work well together if communication amongst the different branches is made more direct.

Cons

- There are too many managers looking into the same projects, and this has a negative impact on making the right decisions as there are too many opinions. - There needs to be more direct communication links between branches and depts, not just so that everyone is on the same page, but also because it allows for more collaborative work. - Although a great working environment, it doesn't feel like the Science Centre is growing and seems somewhat isolated compared to its competitors. It is very capable of becoming the Ontario platform for science learning (and it once was) by consistently discussing new science topics, introducing more edgy exhibits, bringing important speaker events and showing more collaboration with other Toronto/ Canada institutions that share similar topics.

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5.0
8 May 2025
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Pros

Public-facing, social role You interact daily with diverse visitors — families, school groups, tourists — which can be energizing if you enjoy helping people and answering questions. ✅ Fun, educational environment You’re surrounded by exhibits, science demos, and events, which makes the work environment more stimulating than a typical front-desk job. ✅ Strong teamwork culture The Visitor Services team tends to be tight-knit and collaborative, with colleagues often supporting each other during busy times. ✅ Entry to Ontario Public Service (OPS) It’s an OPS position, so you gain experience in a provincial government setting, which can open doors to other roles in the broader OPS.

Cons

Part-time/casual roles dominate Many VSA positions are not full-time permanent — hours can be variable and scheduling may be inconsistent (especially outside peak seasons). Limited upward mobility (within VSA stream) While it’s a foot in the door to OPS, promotion opportunities within Visitor Services itself can be limited unless you pivot into other departments (like education, administration, or operations).

5.0
2 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

Reluctant to use new technologies

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