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Staffs were exceptional friendly and helpful
Parking was usually busy but won't be an issue if you arrive a little early.
Campus was clean and well kept
Bus system was great, sorry no train
Were lots of events in and out doors with free food :)
My friend was a student worked part time at the GYM, minimum wage, but it was an easy job which is suitable for students busy doing homework, for hours of sitting, the only actual work involved was 30 mins cleaning facilities at closing. Always been fully applied though.
I was an ESL & Engineering student, workshop was big, clean, just enough machines to work, sometimes share with others.
English classes were fun and will guarantee to improve your confidence
Integrity here was a priority, so DON'T TREAT :)
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Study review:
If you're an international student, You'll really enjoy studying in here like I did.
Student Service building is the best place to chill, 2 ping pong tables, 3 microwaves, 2 vending machines and lots of nationalities to make friends and I am sure you'll feel like at home.
3 stories warm quiet library with mountainous view to study or ask for help

Enjoy your time here!
_Ex international student from VN_

The busy co-workers are expected to take time out of their busy day to train so I did a lot of reading of union contacts in the first 3 weeks. 2 months in, I was given a list of items that I should be trained on with no schedule for training. 
The standard Operating Procedures were out of date so some didn't apply anymore but the valid ones were a big help.
The manager asks if they can help you with learning but how do you know how they can help when neither of you know the whole job yet? I had more training in my last month than the first 4 when they found 2 of the staff were leaving to different departments. At the end of my last day, I was told I did not successfully complete the 6 month probation and I was done. I know not all the departments will be the same and most Managers have been there a while. I just ended up in one of the lacking situations.
The most enjoyable part of the job was the people. Most were very friendly and supportive.

Residence advisors (RA) at Okanagan College student housing are responsible for looking after the building outside of general office hours, supporting fellow students with housing, academic, social and other needs, and planning student events for student residents. 

This is a fun-filled position to have while studying and a great way to build skills for your resume. Although majority of the time, RAs have an easy job, they need to be ready to address any situation. Maintaining confientiallity is highly expected in this position. Extrovertion, assertiveness, and teamwork are all attributes which are used as an RA. 

Although not the most rewarding financially, RAs at Okanagan College are compensated with housing, parking, and other benefits. This is also a fantastic position in which to meet new people and develop life-long friendships. 

Highly recommend.

Upon being hired, I was excited to work as an instructor, disappointed to learn that there is no orientation for new employees, at all. not even direction on where the bathrooms are. You are left on your own to figure everything, I mean everything out. Might as well just say "here's 15 people in an empty room go teach them something" No idea where to ask for help, gather supplies, find resources, NOTHING!

The work culture is difficult, open hostility and bullying amongst instructors and no management structure is in place to deter this.

Expectations that you work for free in your spare time to develop learning materials and exams.

Found this a dysfunctional workplace, that I so much wanted to enjoy, but filled with frustrations and heartaches.

I did not have a good experience working at OC (Penticton).  My dept was not at all collegial and the dept head unwelcoming and unhelpful. The coordinator was detached. For the most part, I felt very excluded. There was an unfortunate problem with unprofessional behaviour, as well - some dept members negatively discussed each other, also sometimes with students. In general, there was a poor working atmosphere within my dept. Support staff were great - very helpful and friendly.

Salary and benefits are weak - comparable institutions pay better and are more professional.

What is the best part of working at the company?
sweet f/a. It is a factory of sadness there. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everything. The morale is awful and just the general vibe is toxic.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
toxic! The people actually working there are great and super lovely but the 'management' are vile and contemptable. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Killing time until the day is over.

Okanagan College is a great place to get into the teaching world. However as a part time instructor your rise to a full time career will be long, so don’t expect a quick transition. 

That being said the juice is worth the squeeze if you can stick it out. Pay is fair, benefits are great, work life balance is unmatched, culture is great, coworkers are great, the facilities are getting better every year, ect ect ect.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Team and Students
Benefits
Hours
Pension Plan

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Ensuring that the students progress through the materials.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nothing but positive work days


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Studies in the classroom or the work shops

Hours are flexible and a typical day is always productive and stress free.
Great office distribution and equipment. 
Well prepared project management steers team towards priorities and goals, meaning quick and meaningful meetings.
Learning is an ongoing thing as we deal with so many technologies/stacks.

There are a many different position available. Depending on your schedule you are ablate contribute in the school community. 

I improved my public presence and communication skills
For me there were no management issues
Fantastic co-workers
The hardest part of the job is the lacking of amount of hours they can give you.
The best part of the job is to be fully involved in my school community.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Professeur 1 salary reported	$93,488 per year
Professor 4 salaries reported	$92,177 per year
Instructor 4 salaries reported	$77,197 per year
Assistant d'éducation 1 salary reported	$26.99 per hour
Chargé des admissions 3 salaries reported	$61,977 per year

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