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Found 787 of over 1K reviews
4.0
79% Recommend to a Friend
Sickkids President and CEO Ronald Cohn
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Sickkids President and CEO Ronald Cohn
Ronald Cohn
197 Ratings
Pros
  • "Good work life balance at sickkids(in 36 reviews)

  • "great work environment on the wards(in 64 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "Low salary compared to other hospitals in downtown(in 20 reviews)

  • "Work life balance with shift work(in 10 reviews)

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    1. 5.0
      Former Employee

      Coordinator role

      Feb. 17, 2023 - Administrative Assistant 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great team working and coordination of the program

      Cons

      Offer more roles with responsibility and growing professionally within the company

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    2. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 8 years

      Wordclass hospital with very low pay, benefits, and flexibility

      Feb. 26, 2023 - Research Technician in Toronto, ON
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      Pros

      This is one of the best hospitals and research institutions in the world. The name itself is enough to lure the best and brightest to its facilities and institutions. Having worked here is a definite asset in moving to a different position elsewhere.

      Cons

      - pay is very low, even lower than the other hospitals and research universities nearby - there is hardly such a thing as a raise, and the annual inflation adjustment is around 1-2% every year - benefits are low to adequate, they are enough for you but they're not significant - pension plan is the worst amongst all the hospitals and research institutions nearby - pension plan is defined, but it is a pittance and not an adequate income stream. - there is hardly, if any, vertical career progress - workhour flexibility is OK, not great - middle management is very demanding on skill, work ethic, work throughput, and time - immediate management tends to micromanage so that middle-management expectations are met - higher management shares a very caring and inclusive tone, but it is baseless as employment is very demanding and inflexible - parties are not allowed due to optics - employment celebrations are almost non-existant and if they do happen, the budget is low per employee - employee milestones are laughably sad, such as a little trinket for 15 years of service and $10 at the cafeteria You have to really want to work for the science or the patients. This is not a rewarding position for you if what you want is a decent income with good benefits and pension.

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    4. 3.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      worth it for the education

      Feb. 5, 2023 - RN Staff Nurse 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Sickkids is a great teaching hospital, they really put a lot of effort with their trainings. The theoretical portion is amazing and the clinical educators are all very knowledgeable. Depending on who your manager is, they can be really flexible and understanding . They are not just hiding behind their desks and are involved in supporting their team and patient and families.

      Cons

      ****They will try to attract employees by pushing around their "self scheduling" policy. I can personally say I DID NOT experience the work life balance that was promised. They kept changing my schedule. You do not get enough break in between shifts most of the time it is 3 12hrs in a row, 2 days off. So it made me feel like I was always at work. They will contact you on your days off. They give leadership position to RN that are not experienced enough and it results in conflicts. The pay is not worth all the effort that you put in to work. if you are under 30 Years old you don't get pension.

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    5. 5.0
      Former Employee

      Busy Role, Low Stress

      Mar. 27, 2023 - Admitting Clerk 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good support environment. Had a great manager.

      Cons

      Overnight shifts are tiring. Part time staff are usually less invested so more inclined to call in sick show up late and not work as diligently.

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    6. 4.0
      Former Employee, more than 5 years

      Positive atmosphere

      Mar. 30, 2023 - ELearning Specialist in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great, inspiring people to work with. Rewarding to work in Canada’s healthcare system.

      Cons

      Publicly funded healthcare comes with lower compensation than other industries in Canada.

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    7. 4.0
      Former Employee

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      Mar. 30, 2023 - Physician/Pediatrician in Toronto, ON
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      Pros

      Very friendly atmosphere Good staff Nice Benefits

      Cons

      Very long hours and sometimes stressful

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    8. 4.0
      Current Employee

      Good working environment

      Mar. 29, 2023 - Lab Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good learning opportunities, good working environment

      Cons

      Paid for specific time, and no paid overtime

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    9. 3.0
      Current Employee

      average

      Mar. 29, 2023 - Patient Navigator in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
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      Pros

      easy work adorable babies that make your day

      Cons

      exhausting and repetitive work toxic environment

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    10. 5.0
      Current Employee, more than 10 years

      The best children’s hospital

      Mar. 26, 2023 - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Staff Continuing education Patients Families Care

      Cons

      Hours High stress Dated hospital

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    11. 3.0
      Current Employee

      For a nursing job, it’s okay

      Mar. 19, 2023 - Registered Nurse, BSN in Toronto, ON
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Self scheduling is fantastic and great coworkers make everything better

      Cons

      It’s a popularity contest for long term patients, and there is poor nursing retention incentives

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    Sickkids has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,060 reviews left anonymously by employees. 79% of employees would recommend working at Sickkids to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -1% over the last 12 months.

    According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sickkids employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sickkids. This rating has decreased by -2% over the last 12 months.

    79% of Sickkids employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Sickkids 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

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