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    Scotiabank Reviews

    Updated 17 April, 2019
    2,665 reviews

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    Scotiabank President and CEO Brian J. Porter
    Brian J. Porter
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    • "Long hours - difficult to maintain work life balance" (in 77 reviews)

    • "Can't work full time for CR position" (in 42 reviews)

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    1. "Amazing culuture!"

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      Former Employee - Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Former Employee - Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great team environment, learning and growth opportunities

      Cons

      Hierarchical structure , long timelines for approvals

    2. "Good opportunities"

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

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good room for career opportunities
      Good share contribution plan
      Decent compensation

      Cons

      No retiree medical benefits as it was discontinued

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    3. "Great Employer"

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      Current Employee - Universal Banker in Brockville, ON
      Current Employee - Universal Banker in Brockville, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank part-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Vacation, room for growth, continued learning

      Cons

      Can be difficult to move up if you start from the bottom as a teller

    4. "All the best"

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

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      Good place for work life balance

      Cons

      Growth and new project opportunities are less

    5. "Senior Control Clerk"

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      Former Employee - Senior Accounting Clerk in Hamilton, ON
      Former Employee - Senior Accounting Clerk in Hamilton, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Scotiabank part-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Excellent job, great team, life and work balance.

      Cons

      Restructured and relocated to Mississauga, Ontario.

    6. "software developer"

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

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      awesome place to work,great ppl,career opportunities

      Cons

      nothing much to say everything is upto date

    7. "Customer Representation"

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

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time

      Pros

      Great people, good training, well to do people that you work with. Give good advise for future career.

      Cons

      Some customers can be diffacult

    8. "Analyst"

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

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Relaxed Working Environment, Independent Contributor

      Cons

      No Career Growth within the Department

      Advice to Management

      Assist in Career Development & transition to next job

    9. "Bilingual Retail Banking Officer"

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      Current Employee - Bilingual Retail Banking Officer in Scarborough, ON
      Current Employee - Bilingual Retail Banking Officer in Scarborough, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Scotiabank is among the leading banks in Canada and you can get progressive career opportunities.

      Cons

      Nothing at all on my end

    10. "Customer Service Representative"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Customer Service Representative in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Scotiabank part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Benefits, space for growth, good environment, Friendly people.

      Cons

      Training could be better,

      Advice to Management

      Training for current and new employees should be more practical. Facilities for the employee should be more comfortable.