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    City of Toronto Reviews

    Updated 17 February, 2019
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    • "You are promoted or offered new opportunities based on seniority" (in 12 reviews)

    • "Hard to move around divisions if you are looking to change or get promoted from within" (in 11 reviews)

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    1. "Lifeguard"

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

      Pros

      It was a fun time with friends, and depending on the pool, the clientele you interact with are very friendly

      Cons

      Some people aren't very professional in the workplace

    2. "Dance Instructor"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at City of Toronto part-time

      Pros

      - Fun environment
      - You get to create your own lesson plans
      - Good pay

      Cons

      - Little to no structure to your job which could be a pro or con
      - Disorganized at times

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    3. "Best job"

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      Current Employee - Sport Instructor in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Sport Instructor in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at City of Toronto part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great pay. Great benefits. If you have a job with the city don't LEAVE

      Cons

      hard to obtain. lengthy hiring process

    4. "Good place to work as IT professionals"

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      Current Employee - IT Supervisor
      Current Employee - IT Supervisor
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at City of Toronto full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Exposure to technology
      Good management
      Well funded projects
      Good pay

      Cons

      Government bureaucracy could slow things down

    5. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Front Desk Receptionist/Swim Instructor in North York, ON
      Current Employee - Front Desk Receptionist/Swim Instructor in North York, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at City of Toronto part-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      job security
      good staff
      could get job at a different classifications

      Cons

      not enough hours
      a part time staff for a long time before you could apply to become a full time or get a full time position

      Advice to Management

      adding more opportunities for a part time staff to apply for a full time positions.

    6. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Project Manager in New Toronto, ON
      Former Employee - Project Manager in New Toronto, ON

      I worked at City of Toronto full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Generally a well structured good place to work

      Cons

      Structure could inhibit innovation and delivery speed.. within IT

    7. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Very comfortable working environment and great co-workers

      Cons

      unpaid lunch hour making the day 9 hours long

    8. "Good to work here"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at City of Toronto full-time

      Pros

      Opportunities to move up is good

      Cons

      Too many employees who have worked here too long and no new ideas or innovation.

      Advice to Management

      Hire new employees who are experienced

    9. "Receptionist"

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      Current Employee - Support
      Current Employee - Support

      I have been working at City of Toronto full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Its a great place to work

      Cons

      Stress at times but not always. Very diverse group.

      Advice to Management

      Be fair

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Research Trainee"

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

      Pros

      -Friendly
      -Fast Pace
      -Fun Projects
      -Enjoyable
      -Nice Place

      Cons

      -Need to know your stuff, no slip-ups