instructor

vice president of academic affairs

student coordinator

program instructor

executive director

PURES COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

I was a math instructor for a period of 8 months in 2017. At that time, the school was situated in a professional office building near the Scarborough Town Centre. Classrooms were overcrowded and stuffy, and not always conducive to learning.

Dysfunctional management and members of the administrative and academic staff thrive on lies and deception to manipulate instructors. At times, I often found myself questioning their rude, objectionable behaviours, self-serving attitudes and motives, and this was a huge red flag for me. This spoke volumes about their character, and pointed to a lack of integrity.

Some students were a pleasure to work and interact with (and some were rude and disrespectful). I rarely felt excited about the work that I was doing.  Criminally low pay for mountains of marking and teaching large classes.

The lack of professionalism, cooperation and open, honest and direct communication with management and staff made it exceedingly difficult to accomplish important tasks in a timely fashion, especially where the needs of students (and even instructors) were concerned. 

Interestingly, emails were sent en masse by the academic staff to instructors fairly regularly and were rife with loaded high-inference language. Say less, not more. This was clearly a sign of micromanagement and indicative of controlling and manipulative behaviour. (Incidentally, micromanagement is symptomatic of a mental illness.)

Sadly, there's little appreciation and a lack of respect for good talent in a place like this. The experience, on the whole, was nothing short of unpleasant. The workplace was toxic. A miserable and stressful place to work in which I found myself surrounded by a handful of sour and difficult people.

Deplorable.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Pures College of Technology was the opportunity to teach motivated students from diverse backgrounds in a supportive academic environment. The institution values practical learning and career-focused education, which allowed me to apply innovative teaching strategies. I appreciated the collaborative atmosphere among faculty members and the flexibility to contribute meaningfully to students’ academic growth.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
At times, managing multiple responsibilities within tight academic timelines could be demanding, particularly during peak periods such as exams and grading cycles. However, this also helped strengthen time management and organizational skills.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is academically focused and student-centered, with a diverse community of learners. Faculty members collaborate to support students’ academic progress, and there is an emphasis on practical, career-oriented education. As in many growing institutions, processes continue to evolve, requiring adaptability and clear communication.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
A typical day involves preparing and delivering lectures, engaging students in problem-solving activities, and providing academic support both inside and outside the classroom. Time is also dedicated to grading, curriculum planning, and responding to student inquiries. Collaboration with colleagues and administrative coordination are part of maintaining academic standards and supporting student success.

I don’t understand why people complain about this company. The management is actually very nice. I’ve had problems with some students and all I do is email them and I get a reply within a day or 2. They’re very supportive and try to understand their employees. The students are not as bad as well. “Instructors” need to understand that this kids are international students w/ strict upbringing. Generally, most or maybe all of them never had this sort of freedom before. So you’re going to see a lot of behaviours you won’t usually see with college students. You need to find a balance between firmness and nice or they will step all over you (just like some high school students will). I’ve never had any of the students actually disrespect me.. I just won’t allow it. I will kick them out of my class. 

One thing about this job though is that there is a lot of work involved but after awhile you pretty much figure out the best way to deliver your lectures and it gets easier. It used to take me 3 hours to make a lecture slide but now maybe an hour or 2 the most (only because I try to break it down as much.)

I am really surprised at why people are so upset with the management. These are wonderful people and they always look after the interest of the faculty members. The salary is quite low no doubt but no one forces you to work at that rate. When you sign the contract you agree to that salary, so there is no reason why one should complain about it. They pay the salary in due time and unlike what some have mentioned they always respond to your queries in due time.

The management is strict and I think it is a good thing as it maintains discipline. The students are not very disciplined so any lack of strictness can lead to chaos. I am very happy with the college and would encourage people to apply and work here.

I work at Pures College full-time, and I am a very happy employee who looks forward to giving my best every day at work. I am passionate about what I do here!
It’s a productive and friendly place to work at, and the team that I work with is fantastic! They are fun, always willing to assist you whenever possible, and are really dedicated to collaboration. The management is very involving, supportive and helpful, and they thoughtfully consider everybody's input for decision making. 
The company expects you to be matured and responsible in managing your work. You will work hard here and it is exciting and challenging - I have learned a lot at my job and have widely enhanced my professional skill set.

As a recent employee of the college, your job security is like walking on already cracked egg shells. The students are uninterested so its hard to conduct a lecture and they are disrespectful. One day you think you're doing a great job and then management out of nowhere takes one employee out and everyone is left wondering where the person went. Some instructors that have left are the good ones and the students are left with the ones who are there only for the money and it is really sad to see. 

Also, there are at least 40 to SIXTY students in the class. SO imagine all the papers you have check. There's also no ESL classes considering these students only came to the country 6 months to a years ago. Come on!

I really like the office and the people within it. There's certainly a great company culture. They care about helping people and definitely treating their employee's right. You can always get quick response once you reach out to the management team.

I have been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented individuals I have come across in my career. Even though sometimes dealing with students here is quit challenging, you can always have support from the whole team.

All in all, it's a great place to work and it definitely has a positive environment and company culture.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The corporate assistance from the college and the atmosphere of learning.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
So far, I am enjoying every moment at Pures College.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Corporate assistance. The company is always ready to provide the necessary assistance to the instructors.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There is always a moment to impart knowledge.

I once worked here as an instructor and my advice to you is if you believe in education and the power of education, star from from this place. This message is for both potential students and instructors. The institution is immensely unethical and unprofessional. The students are not college ready and thus cannot cope with most of the course content. I once had a class where most of the students failed the course due to plagiarism and the school passed the entire class though many of the students cheated and submitted not projects.

No organization is perfect specially those in the people business.  Every organization, no matter where you go, has a culture ingrained in the company.   As an instructor here at the college, we are held at a much higher degree of professionalism.

From an objective standpoint, If one follows the guidelines set up by the college, you will have a pleasant experience .  My time teaching has been and still is a successful one. At the end of the day, it really is your choice to stay or go.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Instructor 1 salary reported	$27.50 per hour
Vice president of academic affairs 1 salary reported	$145,000 per year
Student coordinator 1 salary reported	$46,282 per year
Program instructor 1 salary reported	$27.50 per hour
Executive director 1 salary reported	$57,500 per year

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