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Found 924 of over 1K reviews
4.1
85% Recommend to a Friend
Concordia University Vice-Chancellor Alan Shepard
86% Approve of CEO

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Concordia University Vice-Chancellor Alan Shepard
Alan Shepard
201 Ratings
Pros
  • "Good learning environment with good Work-life balance(in 21 reviews)

  • "Stimulating and dynamic work environment(in 46 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Low pay which can be improved substantially(in 19 reviews)

  • "Low salary, high tuition for international students(in 14 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 3 years

      Good

      May 29, 2023 - Research Assistant in Montreal, QC
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good environment to work in

      Cons

      Medium student life and community life

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    2. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      Concordia University

      May 22, 2023 - Graduate Student in Montreal, QC
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Academic Environment: Concordia University is known for its vibrant academic community, fostering a stimulating and intellectually enriching environment. As an employee, you have the opportunity to work alongside talented faculty members, researchers, and students, which can be intellectually fulfilling and inspiring. Research Opportunities: Concordia University is recognized for its research contributions across various disciplines. As a staff member, you may have access to research facilities, resources, and collaborations, allowing you to engage in innovative research projects and contribute to cutting-edge knowledge in your field. Diversity and Inclusivity: Concordia University prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive institution, welcoming individuals from different backgrounds and cultures. It offers a multicultural and supportive environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Working in such an inclusive setting can enhance your own cultural awareness and provide opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration.

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      Workload and Stress: Like any academic institution, Concordia University may have demanding workloads, especially for faculty and researchers. Balancing teaching responsibilities, research projects, and administrative duties can be challenging and may lead to increased stress levels. Limited Funding Opportunities: Depending on the department or research area, securing funding for research projects may be competitive and challenging. Limited funding resources can restrict the scope and scale of research activities, potentially impacting the ability to pursue certain projects or collaborations. Bureaucracy: Working in a large institution like Concordia University may involve navigating bureaucratic processes and protocols. Administrative procedures, paperwork, and decision-making hierarchies can sometimes slow down progress and lead to frustration.

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    4. 4.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      Experience working for Concordia

      Jun 2, 2023 - Exam Invigilator in Montreal, QC
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Professional work environment Well compensated Accommodating to needs

      Cons

      Some issues reaching the IT and HR departments

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    5. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 1 year

      Student Ambassador wages

      May 31, 2023 - Student Ambassador in Montreal, QC
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Remote work, great flexibility for students.

      Cons

      The tasks can be very monotonous, and prospectives can be rude at times

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    6. 3.0
      Current Employee

      not the best

      May 30, 2023 - Research Associate in Montreal, QC
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      Pros

      the location is great and the people are nice

      Cons

      it was not the best

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    7. 2.0
      Current Employee, more than 1 year

      Student at Concordia

      May 29, 2023 - Graduate Student 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good University to come to Canada

      Cons

      I have learned almost nothing.

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    8. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 8 years

      Great place to work at

      May 9, 2023 - Manager in Montreal, QC
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Benefits, hybrid working conditions, colleagues,

      Cons

      None. It is truely a great place to work at.

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    9. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Great place to work

      May 7, 2023 - Admission Officer in Montreal, QC
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      Pros

      Unionized Benefits Pension Tuition waiver Great culture

      Cons

      Capped salary A lot of bureaucracy

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    10. 3.0
      Former Employee, more than 8 years

      My professor was fine; university was a mess

      Apr 17, 2023 - Postdoctoral Fellow in Montreal, QC
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      Pros

      I had intellectual freedom to conduct my research as I wanted

      Cons

      The university's incompetent bureaucracy made it almost impossible for anyone to get anything done. Supreme waste of government money to pay the salaries of people who hid behind unions to avoid doing work.

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    11. 5.0
      Former Employee

      Great place to work

      May 1, 2023 - Instructor 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great faculty, excellent student body, very supportive

      Cons

      Lots of administrative bureaucracy that gets in the way of doing actual work

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    Concordia University has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 1,283 reviews left anonymously by employees. 85% of employees would recommend working at Concordia University to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -2% over the last 12 months.

    According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Concordia University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Concordia University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

    85% of Concordia University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Concordia University 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

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