Does Kwantlen Polytechnic University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kwantlen Polytechnic University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kwantlen Polytechnic University?

81% of Kwantlen Polytechnic University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kwantlen Polytechnic University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kwantlen Polytechnic University?

Instructor (16) , Student Assistant (11) , Administrative Assistant (9) , Graduate Student (5) , Research Assistant (5) , Academic Advisor (4) , Faculty (4) , Peer Tutor (4) , Professor (4) , Adjunct Instructor (3) , Advisor (3) , Coordinator (3) , Lab Instructor (3) , Senior Network Specialist (3) , Admin Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at Kwantlen Polytechnic University according to real employee reviews?

"The people there are great also and usually students are very receptive." ((in 12 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great colleagues who have lots of interesting and global backgrounds." ((in 10 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is great!" ((in 9 reviews)); "Such a great team and a very strong foundation within departments" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kwantlen Polytechnic University according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay compared to Lower Mainland standards" ((in 9 reviews)); "Lack of direction by senior management." ((in 3 reviews)); "After this happened a couple of times, it was clear the Executive Director lacked the ability to take accountability for anything, even though they were micro" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kwantlen Polytechnic University redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Kwantlen Polytechnic University redundancy and their outlook for job security at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in 2026.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University Reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(176 total reviews)

Bruce Choy

Not enough data to show CEO approval

56% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (176 reviews)

Kwantlen Polytechnic University has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 176 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Kwantlen Polytechnic University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

176 reviews

3.0

25 May 2026

Good experience with peers, but management may be picky

Peer mentor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great experience if you get along with your fellow peer mentors and mentees. Great opportunity for university students early in their programs without a major hit to work/life balance.

Cons

Management can be picky about certain methods of mentoring, so it could feel as if you have less control over how you approach mentorship.

5.0

12 May 2026

Supportive staff and union, but morale is low

Instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive staff. Excellent union. Innovative curriculum.

Cons

Current faculty cutbacks hurting morale and programs.

4.0

1 May 2026

Supportive Working Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexible, WFH, supportive environment, approachable leader and colleagues

Cons

No major cons, communication channels could be improved

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