Pros
Most coworkers are knowledgeable and helpful.
Cons
Five managers in my first year, the turnover rate is scary. It’s all the more problematic because there is no clear overarching strategy meaning that with every new manager, priorities shifted and we started plans over - wasting time and resources. It is frustrating and demotivating. There are also very few opportunities for growth. It also seems like hiring practices are based on tokenism, which is worrisome given the guiding principles of the organization. The environment is toxic and it makes it uncomfortable to share ideas and opinions. Management will not address issues and instead waste donor money hiring consultants. Management also have clear favourites, which creates weird dynamics. I know colleagues who have been bullied by management in attempts to push them out of the organization. Most people working there are miserable. I hesitated to post review because it’s very critical and I prefer to avoid negative posts online but this job took a toll on my mental health and I encourage people considering opportunities with Oxfam Canada to reconsider. I hope Oxfam Canada is able to turn things around as the programmes it implements are really important.
