Does Thompson Rivers University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Thompson Rivers University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Thompson Rivers University. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Thompson Rivers University?

84% of Thompson Rivers University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thompson Rivers University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thompson Rivers University?

Research Assistant (12) , Instructor (4) , Teaching Assistant (4) , Graduate Student (3) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Advisor (2) , Assistant Teaching Professor (12 Month) (2) , Associate Director (2) , CUPE Position (2) , Director of Development (2) , Faculty (2) , Faculty Member (2) , Open Learning Faculty Member (2) , Professor (2)

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

"Good benefits, as long as you are not hired into an auxiliary, limited" ((in 15 reviews)); "There are great people working here." ((in 13 reviews)); "Excellent working environment and good pay" ((in 8 reviews)); "Friendly staff" ((in 5 reviews)); "While the salaries do not keep up with other BC universities, the cost of living is not as much in Kamloops compared to the Lower Mainland." ((in 4 reviews))

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

"micro management on aa daily basis" ((in 4 reviews))

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Thompson Rivers University reviews

3.9

84% would recommend to a friend

(117 total reviews)

Alan Shaver

74% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

Thompson Rivers University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 117 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thompson Rivers University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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117 reviews

5.0

Mar 30, 2026

Cool place to work

Dara analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Alright compensation and benefits. Union

Cons

The parking situation sucks on campus

3.0

Feb 11, 2026

TRU

Faculty

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice interior university with wonderful students.

Cons

Senior Administration can be challenging, but it is similar to any post secondary university in Canada.

4.0

Jan 6, 2026

Research Assistant in Math

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good professors and plenty of time for meetings and regular emails

Cons

Process of Contract renewal is slow

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