Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) designs, develops, manufactures and sells solar cell and module products that convert sunlight into electricity read more
Canadian Solar Company Culture
Canadian Solar Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Canadian Solar's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
A+Leadership
AManager
ACEO Rating
A-Work Culture
A-Canadian Solar CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Xiaohua Qu
76 /100
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Diversity at Canadian Solar
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Canadian Solar have rated Environment, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Canadian Solar
N/A
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Recommend to a Friend?
20
Canadian Solar employees are 20% more likely to recommend Canadian Solar as a great place to work
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Canadian Solar
Working at Canadian Solar is rated average by 45 employees, across various culture dimensions. Canadian Solar employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Leadership, and Manager categories, putting Canadian Solar’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Canadian Solar was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Canadian Solar
B
Overall Company Culture at Canadian Solar is rated B
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Top
30%
Canadian Solar ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 24 Canadian Solar employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Canadian Solar improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From Canadian Solar Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everything you can think of
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Everyone gets along with one another
- What is the best part about your compensation package?All your benefits has onetime or updated
Constructive Feedback From Canadian Solar Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Get rid of toxic executives, more investment in systems, empower regions more
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Getting rid of toxic people at the executive level
Canadian Solar Company Information
Canadian Solar Company Overview
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSI) designs, develops, manufactures and sells solar cell and module products that convert sunlight into electricity
Canadian Solar Mission, Vision & Values
Canadian Solar Mission & Values
The mission to deliver solar powered electricity to millions of people around the globe. Mr. Qu envisioned that one day solar power products would become normal household convenience just like home computers today and a world where more rooftops will have solar than not; where unused and abandoned land is utilized to support global sustainable development for the betterment of everyday lives.
| Headquarter | Ontario, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.canadian-solar.com/en |
| Founding Date | 2001 |
| Tel | 1(519) 837-1881 |
| Company Status | Public |
Canadian Solar Competitors
Canadian Solar competitors include First Solar and Hanwha Q CELLS. Canadian Solar ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Canadian Solar compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Canadian Solar Employees
45 employees at Canadian Solar have reviewed Canadian Solar across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 45 Canadian Solar employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Canadian Solar are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Canadian Solar, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Canadian Solar are pleased with their team. 45 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Canadian Solar are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Canadian Solar believe the environment at Canadian Solar is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Canadian Solar is comfortably fast. About 45% of the employees at Canadian Solar work 8 hours or less, while 44% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Canadian Solar are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Canadian Solar - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Canadian Solar is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Canadian Solar employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Canadian Solar KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Canadian Solar's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Canadian Solar employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Canadian Solar CEO & Leadership
Canadian Solar CEO - Xiaohua Qu
76 /100
Xiaohua’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Canadian Solar’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees. Compared to Canadian Solar’s competitors, Xiaohua Qu ranks right below First Solar CEO Mark Widmar. Under Qu’s leadership, Canadian Solar employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Canadian Solar could stand to see real improvement.
Canadian Solar Leadership
The Canadian Solar Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Xiaohua Qu, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Huifeng Chang, and Chief Commercial Officer, SVP and President of Modules & Systems Solutions Business Yan Zhuang
Xiaohua Qu CEO / President
Xiaohua Qu serves as the CEO / President of Canadian Solar.
Huifeng Chang Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Dr. Huifeng Chang has been Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Canadian Solar Inc. since May 22, 2016.... read more
Yan Zhuang Chief Commercial Officer, SVP and President of Modules & Systems Solutions Business
Mr. Yan Zhuang has been Chief Commercial Officer of Canadian Solar Inc. since May 2012 and also serves as Senior Vice... read more
Arthur Chien Chief Strategy Officer, Senior Vice President and President of Energy Business
Mr. Arthur Chien has been Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and President of Energy Group at Canadian Solar... read more
Guangchun Zhang Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Guangchun Zhang has been Chief Operating Officer of Canadian Solar Inc. since December 2012 and has been its Senior... read more
Alejandro Benitez Vice President and General Manager - LATAM, Energy Group
Alejandro Benitez serves as the Vice President and General Manager - LATAM, Energy Group of Canadian Solar.
Allen Wang Vice President and General Counsel Americas and EMEA, Module and System Solutions Business
Allen Wang serves as the Vice President and General Counsel Americas and EMEA, Module and System Solutions Business of Canadian Solar.
Jason Simon Managing Director, Corporate Development
Jason Simon serves as the Managing Director, Corporate Development of Canadian Solar.
Julie Ungerleider Managing Director, Global EPC, Global Energy Group
Julie Ungerleider serves as the Managing Director, Global EPC, Global Energy Group of Canadian Solar.
Canadian Solar Salaries
How much does Canadian Solar pay?
How much do people at Canadian Solar get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Canadian Solar is $113,918, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,005, or $51 per hour.
At Canadian Solar, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $196,276 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $49,839 annually. Average Canadian Solar salaries by department include: Design at $106,642, Admin at $57,767, Customer Support at $77,177, and Product at $173,806. Half of Canadian Solar salaries are above $108,005.
12 employees at Canadian Solar rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings) while 11 employees at Canadian Solar rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Canadian Solar employees include job titles like IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Canadian Solar employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $105k | $105k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $154k | $154k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $196k | $196k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $248k | $248k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $248k | $248k | 100th Percentile |
$113,918*
Average Compensation
$108,005*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Canadian Solar Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Canadian Solar
Diverse employees at Canadian Solar score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing Canadian Solar in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Canadian Solar across various culture dimensions.
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Canadian Solar Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Canadian Solar PTO
Canadian Solar's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Canadian Solar's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Canadian Solar Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Canadian Solar
Who is the CEO of Canadian Solar?
Canadian Solar CEO is Xiaohua Qu, their score by employees is 76
What is Canadian Solar eNPS?
The eNPS for Canadian Solar is 20
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Canadian Solar?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 90k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Canadian Solar?
The average salaries for Business Development in Canadian Solar is 106k
Who are Canadian Solar competitors?
Canadian Solar main competitors are First Solar, Hanwha Q CELLS
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