Does OCAD University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, OCAD University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at OCAD University. This rating has improved by 19% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at OCAD University?

62% of OCAD University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated OCAD University 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at OCAD University?

Student Monitor (21) , Research Assistant (10) , Teaching Assistant (10) , Sessíonal Lecturer (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Assistant Professor (4) , Class Assistant (4) , Instructor (4) , Seasonal Instructor (4) , Graduate Student (3) , Peer Note Taker (3) , Program Coordinator (3) , Adjunct Instructor (2) , Administrative (2) , Administrator (2)

What are the pros of working at OCAD University according to real employee reviews?

"great community and people !" ((in 19 reviews)); "Great colleagues, even better students" ((in 9 reviews)); "Flexible hours and self driven" ((in 7 reviews)); "Creative work environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "Great culture and creative environment" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at OCAD University according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low in relation to workload." ((in 16 reviews)); "low salary compared to other universities" ((in 6 reviews)); "Crummy contract with no benefits" ((in 5 reviews)); "Generally poor outlook, awful management, low pay, looking for better work" ((in 5 reviews)); "No job security and course appointment." ((in 3 reviews))

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OCAD University reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)

Sara Diamond

74% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (137 reviews)

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OCAD University has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 137 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The OCAD University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

137 reviews

5.0

Mar 24, 2026

Great

Monitor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, studnets and environment.

Cons

The pay isn't great but its a campus job.

5.0

Nov 15, 2025

OCAD graduated student

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Responsible Quick learner Adaptable / Flexible

Cons

Too self-critical Public speaking Overthinking

5.0

Sep 21, 2025

Peer Note Taker

Peer note taker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The submission deadline was flexible.

Cons

Depending on the type of class, some notes were easier to format and produce than others.

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