OSFI Reviews

3.0

40% would recommend to a friend

(124 total reviews)

Peter Routledge

19% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

OSFI has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 124 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The OSFI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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124 reviews
4.0
26 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting work. Opportunity to learn new skills and competencies.

Cons

Few opportunities for promotion, especially for specialists. Management is risk averse.

1.0
3 Mar 2026

OSFI is in a downward spiral

Recommend
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Pros

Regular people in the office are competent and well meaning.

Cons

The worst people have the most senior positions. Constant chaos in the senior ranks. Cramped and unhygenic working conditions. Superintendent is incompetent.

1.0
6 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Management lacks technical depth; excessive focus on syntax over substance.

Cons

There is a significant gap in technical competency within leadership, particularly regarding industry-specific expertise. In certain areas like the capital division, meritocracy appears secondary to personal ties, leading to a leadership vacuum where managing directors lack the fundamental proficiency required for the role. Consequently, the focus of "leadership" often shifts toward stylistic preferences and administrative polish rather than providing strategic or technical guidance. The current feedback culture discourages dissenting opinions, which creates a risk-averse environment. This stifles analytical work and prevents the honest reporting necessary for sound decision-making.

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