-No real perks that you would typically see at bigger engineering firms.
-Have to pay own APEGA dues.
-Historically have been no performance based incentives (like bonuses)
-Only receive a base salary.
-Employee reviews are infrequent (longer than 1.5 years between them, when supposed to be yearly).
-During reviews (old) management downplays employee's importance saying "excellent performance is expected".
-Historically company has kept employees in dark regarding state of company (this is supposed to change).
-Some employees switched to hourly while others kept on salary, then some switched back to salary while still keeping some on hourly.
-Medical benefits are lack luster.
-No RRSP contribution matching.
-Rarely have company events (like stampede party or Xmas party).