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    Canadian Cancer Society Reviews

    Updated 6 June, 2018
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    • "Senior Management had little respect for ground level workforce" (in 12 reviews)

    • "It's been a scary year for job security but it's definitely calming down" (in 5 reviews)

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    1. "Review"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Canadian Cancer Society full-time

      Pros

      Loved my job. Wonderful, hardworking, caring staff and volunteers dedicated to the mission. I had a lot of opportunities to grow professionally during my time there.

      Cons

      Period of transition was tough, seeing colleagues' positions eliminated.

    2. "Great place, good people."

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Canadian Cancer Society part-time

      Pros

      Good pay, good people, good fun.

      Cons

      Short contracts but they repeat each year

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    3. "Communication Volunteer Team Leader"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Toronto, ON
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Toronto, ON

      I worked at Canadian Cancer Society part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      If you are a volunteer, there is a relaxed environment and generally good communication.

      Cons

      As an organization that relies heavily on donation, it lacks the room for individual growth and development.

    4. "Donor Relations"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Canadian Cancer Society full-time

      Pros

      Great learning experience in a diverse environment

      Cons

      Not much room for growth

      Advice to Management

      N.A

    5. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Canadian Cancer Society full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing cause, they do a lot of great work, meet a lot of amazing volunteers.

      Cons

      Financial issues lately have caused a lot of cuts. It's been a scary year for job security but it's definitely calming down.

      Advice to Management

      Make sure your employees log their overtime or mileage. It's easy to feel guilty logging time and expenses from a charity.

    6. "work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      nice place to work but lack of opportunity to grow.

      Cons

      Salary freeze in affect for last few years

    7. "Health policy advocate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Canadian Cancer Society part-time

      Pros

      Fun and they don't over work

      Cons

      Working is always hard and stressful

    8. "Positive Environment"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Canadian Cancer Society full-time

      Pros

      great team, positive, helpful, clear role

      Cons

      non-profit so no salary increases

    9. "IT Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Great team players and work environment

      Cons

      Upper Management not very transparent on current state of events

      Advice to Management

      Learn to be more transparent to ALL staff.

    10. "Fundraiser"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Canadian Cancer Society full-time

      Pros

      Mission work (volunteer drivers, peer support and information) was incredible
      Excellent research reputation
      Flex time

      Cons

      In the past bullying was permitted, especially by those favoured in the organization
      Change management handled poorly

      Advice to Management

      Use change management practices
      Require all leaders to be accountable for their behaviours

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