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    Found 3042 reviews

    3.5
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    68%
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    Scotiabank CEO Brian J. Porter
    Brian J. Porter
    1107 Ratings
    Pros
    Cons

    • "Work life balance was sometimes tough, but that might vary by department" (in 83 reviews)

    • "Very long hours, HR is not very helpful" (in 47 reviews)

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    1. "Amazing culuture!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Great team environment, learning and growth opportunities

      Cons

      Hierarchical structure , long timelines for approvals

      Scotiabank2019-04-16

    2. "Over all fair and good"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Senior Business Analyst in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Nice environment, fair pay, good work life balance

      Cons

      The working and approving process can be very long

      Advice to Management

      Keep it up

      Scotiabank2019-08-20
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    3. "Compensation Professional"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Manager Compensation in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time for more than 8 years

      Pros

      Great work environment. Overall very good employee experience.

      Cons

      None. Employer provides a great work experience

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great leadership

      Scotiabank2019-08-17

    4. "Dont get locked in to a bad location"

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      Former Employee - Small Business Specialist 
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Good benefits, training ,

      Cons

      Hitting Sales metrics are important for your performance evaluation metrics and career advancement. Opportunity for success varies significantly depending on your territory. If you're assigned to a sub optimal location you may have great difficulty achieving required performance to advance your career

      Scotiabank2019-08-16

    5. "Overall great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Financial Advisor in Montreal, QC

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      - Great opportunities for growth within company -Employee benefits

      Cons

      - Poor support teams

      Advice to Management

      Be less focused on money and budgets and invest in resources that will help branches increase efficiency and customer experience.

      Scotiabank2019-08-15

    6. "Working as branch manager"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Branch Manager 

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      -A lot of free time

      Cons

      -Meeting sales target for the team

      Advice to Management

      -Be more open-minded as to about results.

      Scotiabank2019-08-15

    7. "World best workplace"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank part-time for more than a year

      Pros

      wide range of opportuinities that enhances growth, supportive staff, and it is an organisation that supports diversity and inclusion. Good benefits and salary.

      Cons

      if you are more interested in growth and team performance, Scotiabank is a place for you.

      Advice to Management

      Better salary

      Scotiabank2019-08-14

    8. "Great"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Human Resources Manager in Winnipeg, MB

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good pay for amount of work

      Cons

      Could be a better focus on employee progression

      Scotiabank2019-08-14

    9. "Pay is poor compared to other banks"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative in Toronto, ON
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      work life is good, the work around your schedule (School) Newer scotiabank have better systems

      Cons

      Pay is low benefits are average

      Scotiabank2019-08-12

    10. "Customer Service Representative"

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      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative 
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank part-time

      Pros

      Amazing staff and friendly place to work

      Cons

      not enough vacation time for part timers

      Scotiabank2019-08-09
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