Pros
Co-workers are usually easy-going, fun to speak with. Nice atmosphere between colleagues and mid-management level. Possibility to play outside (near a parc where we played soccer during the lunch time, close to the Mont-Royal to go for a walk, etc.). Common stores are located nearby : grocery, pharmacy, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. 3 minutes to a metro station (Côte-des-Neiges) Positive re-inforcement initiatives in place, thanks to management Frequent department meetings and quarterly meetings for the whole division.
Cons
Old-school workflow : not agile even though they pretend to be. Open-space offices even though the colleagues are not grouped in teams (so no real benefit of having open spaces). Difficulty to bring changes as most employees have been working there for > 10 years.