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TransAlta Overview
Work Here? Start responding to reviewsCalgary, AB
1001 to 5000 employees
Unknown
Company - Public (TAC)
Oil, Gas, Energy & Utilities
$2 to $5 billion (CAD) per year
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TransAlta has transformed itself from one of Canada's largest electric utilities into a global independent power producer with assets in Australia, Canada, and the US. The company has about about 8,950 MW of net operational generating capacity. It trades and ... Read more
TransAlta Reviews
TransAlta101Approve of CEO
Dawn Farrell
49 Ratings
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"Circling the drain"
StarStarStarStarStar- Work/Life Balance
- Culture & Values
- Career Opportunities
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- Senior Management
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at TransAlta full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great colleagues, rewarding work and excellent industry exposure
Cons
Endless personel downsizing and benefit cuts while CEO gets $2 million bonus. Managers hire friends from outside rather than competitively post positions.
Advice to Management
Leave the ivory tower and get in touch with your employees.
TransAlta 2017-07-11 22:10 PDT
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TransAlta Interviews
Experience
Experience
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Getting an Interview
100%
Difficulty
3.0
AverageHelpful (4)
Accepted OfferNegative ExperienceEasy InterviewTransAlta 2015-01-23 10:31 PSTApplication
I applied online. The process took 2+ weeks. I interviewed at TransAlta.
Interview
Applied on-line - received pre-screen interview over the phone. If you can meet for a face-to-face for interview, make personal connection with manager and you'll get the job.
Interview Questions
- Management is unqualified to do interviews. Answer Question
Negotiation
Negotiate your salary, I got more than market dictated.
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