Does Thompson Rivers University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Thompson Rivers University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Thompson Rivers University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Thompson Rivers University?

84% of Thompson Rivers University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thompson Rivers University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thompson Rivers University?

Research Assistant (12) , Instructor (4) , Teaching Assistant (4) , Graduate Student (3) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Advisor (2) , Assistant Teaching Professor (12 Month) (2) , Associate Director (2) , CUPE Position (2) , Director of Development (2) , Faculty (2) , Faculty Member (2) , Open Learning Faculty Member (2) , Professor (2)

What are the pros of working at Thompson Rivers University according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits, as long as you are not hired into an auxiliary, limited" ((in 11 reviews)); "Excellent working environment and good pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "There are great people working here." ((in 10 reviews)); "It is such a good opportunity and not competitive." ((in 6 reviews)); "Professional development, wellness, and empowerment of staff is at the core of the culture of this campus." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Thompson Rivers University according to real employee reviews?

"micro management on aa daily basis" ((in 4 reviews)); "Low salaries compared to other universities" ((in 3 reviews))

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3.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(117 total reviews)

Alan Shaver

74% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture and values

3.3

Senior management

Thompson Rivers University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 117 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thompson Rivers University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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117 reviews

5.0

30 Mar 2026

Cool place to work

Dara analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Alright compensation and benefits. Union

Cons

The parking situation sucks on campus

5.0

17 Nov 2025

Good!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Working at TRU is great.

Cons

Not so many full time opportunities now.

5.0

8 July 2025

TRU

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good, Friendly, collaborative and happy

Cons

Low benefit for part time position

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