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 30% 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 20 reviews)); "Great colleagues, even better students" ((in 10 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 15 reviews)); "low salary compared to other universities" ((in 7 reviews)); "Crummy contract with no benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "HR, Pay, and Management, Toxic Work Environment created by Management." ((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)

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

4.0

12 May 2026

Inclusive environment but lacks organization

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

very inclusive environment, people are nice and care about the employee's well-being.

Cons

Not always organized or coordinated

1.0

28 Mar 2026

Don't work here unless if you have no other options

Office administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

It is an art university

Cons

Management are good at their own specialties but not on managing people

5.0

24 Mar 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.

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Jobs at OCAD University

Cleaning Supervisor (Overnight)

Electronic Resources Librarian

Graduate Student Coordinator

Executive Assistant to the Dean & Special Projects Coordinator