Question 1

Is Queen's University a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Queen's University has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 1,770 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Queen's University to a friend and 42% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Queen's University have been left by employees working as Undergraduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Teaching Assistant and Teaching Assistant.

Question 2

Does Queen's University pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Queen's University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Queen's University. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Queen's University?

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69% of Queen's University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Queen's University 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Queen's University?

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Research Assistant (150), Teaching Assistant (146), Postdoctoral Fellow (72), Graduate Student (56), Graduate Research Assistant (51), Graduate Teaching Assistant (47), PhD Student (33), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (27), Research Associate (26), Administrative Assistant (21), Residence Don (14), PhD Graduate Student (12), Project Manager (12), Assistant Professor (10), Manager (10)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Queen's University according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"People are nice and easy" ((in 83 reviews)); "Pension and great benefits." ((in 62 reviews)); "Flexible hours and can work mostly if not completely remotely" ((in 50 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 36 reviews)); "Beautiful Campus and Community" ((in 36 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Queen's University according to real employee reviews?

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"Low pay but for a future research opportunity it is great" ((in 80 reviews)); "Salary is low and living cost is not" ((in 58 reviews)); "Bad management and administration." ((in 22 reviews)); "Cultural diversity, heritage, pride,research intensity" ((in 6 reviews)); "Nepotism is alive and well at Queens." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Queen's University layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Queen's University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Queen's University in 2026.

Question 8

What Queen's University locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Toronto, Kingston

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