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    Aecon Reviews

    Updated 30 June, 2018
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    Aecon President & CEO John M. Beck
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    Pros

    • "Good benefits, some business units work well together" (in 14 reviews)

    • "it's a big company with lots of opportunities" (in 5 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Depending on position, the work-life balance can be lost" (in 11 reviews)

    • "Long hours and stressful at times" (in 10 reviews)

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    1. "Superb"

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      Former Employee - Pipefitter in Edmonton, AB
      Former Employee - Pipefitter in Edmonton, AB
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Aecon full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Very safety orientated , always got paid in full on time

      Cons

      Shifts can be long depending on given contract

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

    2. "Project Accountant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Edmonton, AB
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Edmonton, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Aecon full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      It's a peoples working environment. I enjoyed working with team members.

      Cons

      None I can remember

      Advice to Management

      More training on staff

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    3. "Electrician Foreman"

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      Former Employee - Electrical Foreman in Redwater, AB
      Former Employee - Electrical Foreman in Redwater, AB
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Aecon full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Wonderful company to for. People are friendly and helpful to one another. Great pay. Good Benefits. The ongoing training and daily toolbox talks. Safety is outstanding .

      Cons

      Early morning bus rides to site. The weather is not always nice to work in. .But after all we are in Canada.

      Advice to Management

      Thank you for always listening to the front line employees concerns. Providing excellent support and training for entry level management .

    4. "Engineer"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aecon full-time

      Pros

      Great place to work, very positive environment

      Cons

      the intranet is not fun

    5. "Administrative Assistant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Company contributes to stock purchase and RRSPs

      Cons

      Didn't seem to support career advancement

    6. "Good overall company but work-life balance was unfair for many."

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      Former Employee - Project Coordinator
      Former Employee - Project Coordinator
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Aecon full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Team environment, quality training, good corporate events

      Cons

      Depending on position, the work-life balance can be lost. Aecon takes projects all over the world, therefore remote work can be expected for many roles.

      Advice to Management

      Management should clearly explain the expectations regarding travel and work hours.

    7. "Great"

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      Current Employee - Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aecon (More than a year)

      Pros

      Cool projects, lots of opportunities across Ontario ranging from MTO, P3, and Nuclear project. Great for coops and new graduates

      Cons

      Long hours, and very demanding.
      Lots of traveling and remote living.
      Great benefits and good compensation
      However not worth the work and headache

    8. "Great Company"

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      Current Employee - Project Controls Coordinator in Calgary, AB
      Current Employee - Project Controls Coordinator in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Aecon full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good work life balance, managers supported individual development and completion of courses and certificates. Great Company

      Cons

      Due to the nature of Aecon acquiring many of its companies they don't share well between the business units, resources or knowledge

    9. "Project coordinator"

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      Former Employee - Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Former Employee - Project Coordinator in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Aecon full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Big projects, very well-known company, lots of opportunities of work, good benefit package, including wellness and fitness activities. Offers to employees.

      Cons

      Salary, poor work environment, competitive. Management and HR needs to be more effective. Was sold recently to Chinese company. Management might change.

      Advice to Management

      Provide more recognition to their employees

    10. "Management needs work"

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      Current Employee - Buyer in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Buyer in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Aecon full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good benefits, some business units work well together.
      Some people are very helpful and will go out of their way to help you do your job

      Cons

      Poor management skills among all management. They don’t communicate well with their staff at all.
      There is not enough pay for the work that you actually do and you are never rewarded for going above and beyond.

      Advice to Management

      Communication is key in providing your employees with an environment that they want to stay in. I think this will be the year we see a lot of people leave

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