Does YWCA Canada pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, YWCA Canada employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at YWCA Canada. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at YWCA Canada?

74% of YWCA Canada employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated YWCA Canada 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at YWCA Canada?

Career Advisor (6) , Shelter Support Worker (6) , Shelter Worker (5) , Employment Specialist (4) , Coordinator (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Career Counselor (2) , Child Care Worker (2) , Counsellor (2) , Developmental Service Worker (2) , Employment Counselor (2) , Office Administrator (2) , Program Coordinator (2) , Project Manager (2) , RELIEF SHELTER SUPPORT WORKER (2)

What are the pros of working at YWCA Canada according to real employee reviews?

"Good management" ((in 9 reviews)); "Some staff are nice and approachable." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good benefits and excellent working environment" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 8 reviews)); "Learning opportunities and on the job training" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at YWCA Canada according to real employee reviews?

"low pay" ((in 9 reviews)); "Salary is low." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some managers don't know how actually to run the facilities" ((in 2 reviews))

What are the top reviewed YWCA Canada locations?

Toronto , Vancouver , Hamilton , Montreal , Calgary , Cambridge , Kitchener , Peterborough , Halifax , Regina , Saskatoon , North Vancouver , St. John's , Banff , Lethbridge , Yellowknife , Niagara Falls , Guelph , Etobicoke , Coquitlam , ChurchsCorner , Scarborough Bluffs Park

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YWCA Canada reviews

3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(117 total reviews)

Aline Nizigama

44% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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YWCA Canada has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 117 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The YWCA Canada employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

117 reviews

3.0

Jun 22, 2026

Supportive team, but mental health benefits need improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great and supportive co-workers and staff

Cons

mental health benefits are lacking

3.0

May 20, 2026

Ywca

Shelter worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive staff and flexible hours

Cons

High stress environment filler word

5.0

Apr 22, 2026

Good place to work

Relief worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive management, good pay, rewarding work

Cons

Can become Stressful due to high work demand and always busy. Lazy colleagues

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