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    Black & McDonald Reviews

    Updated 14 September, 2018
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    Black & McDonald Co-CEO Ian McDonald
    Ian McDonald
    29 Ratings

    59 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "Enjoyable, positive work environment" (in 6 reviews)

    • "They have found good people who care about their jobs" (in 5 reviews)

    Cons

    • "I was traveling for so long it messed up my work/life balance a few times" (in 3 reviews)

    • "Nor were we allowed to modify working hours to line up with operational requirements" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. "Best Experience in Best company"

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      • Culture & Values
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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Intern - Hourly in Scarborough, ON
      Current Employee - Intern - Hourly in Scarborough, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing, friendly and helpful team, it is a pleasure working with them.
      Company provides the best environment to develop yourself, learn and show results.

      Cons

      Sometimes stressful, when all problems come at once, but at the end of the day problems are associated with development.

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      We greatly appreciate your positive feedback and the time you took to post your review. Thank you for your dedication and work as a member of the Black & McDonald team!
      Since we’re always looking to... More

    2. "Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time

      Pros

      -Lots of opportunities; many projects to be involved in
      -Travel (if you like going to different places)

      Cons

      -Travel: many projects may be away from your main stay of residence; may potentially impact work life balance

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      We appreciate your positive feedback and the time you took to post your review. Thank you for your dedication and hard work as a member of the Black & McDonald team!
      We are always looking for ways... More

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    3. "Good Experience"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time

      Pros

      I haven't been here that long, but so far it seems like a good place to work. The company and management are top notch.

      Cons

      My job position is unengaging and boring, but that is the nature of this kind of work. Doesn't seem like there is any room to advance.

      Advice to Management

      Engage with employees better

      Black & McDonald Response

      14 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      Thank you for your hard work as a member of the Black & McDonald team. We appreciate your review and positive feedback. We are always looking to learn and improve and are grateful for your feedback.... More

    4. "Electrical Project Coordinator"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Toronto, ON
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Toronto, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      good wages, good management ,great work enviroment

      Cons

      not always able to supply steady work

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      Thank you for your dedication and hard work as a member of the Black & McDonald team! We appreciate your positive feedback and the time you took to post your review.
      Since we’re always looking to... More

    5. "Training Specialist"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      - Great people
      - Location

      Cons

      - Management
      - Work / Life balance doesn’t exist
      - Under appreciated
      - Employees are treated poorly and are thought of as disposable
      - Culture
      - No opportunities for adavancement
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      Advice to Management

      - Appreciate your employees
      - Promote a respectful and valued culture
      - Provide opportunities to younger employees
      - Transparency
      - Reduce favouritism

    6. "Utility worker"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Black & McDonald full-time

      Pros

      Great guys to work with in the field
      Always safe and fun

      Cons

      The management was terrible, if you were from a certain location(Chester) then you got treated like dirt, favoritism runs hard in the company doesn't matter how long you spend working there your just a number at the end of the day

      Advice to Management

      Drop some people make a difference

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      We are very sorry to hear your experience with Black & McDonald was not a positive one. We consider people our greatest asset and take your feedback very seriously. Thank you for taking the time to... More

    7. "Project Manager"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Project Manager in Port Darlington, ON
      Current Employee - Project Manager in Port Darlington, ON
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good working environment with peers.

      Cons

      Priority issues between departments. Not much room to progress further.

      Advice to Management

      Need a one vision idea and nourish/ invest to own people.

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      We are always looking to learn and improve, we’re grateful for your feedback. Thank you for your positive feedback and the time you took to post your review. Thank you for your dedication and work as... More

    8. "project manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time

      Pros

      training, mentorship, development, people, work culture

      Cons

      lack of employee appreciation, lack of younger talent (company is trying to fix this)

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      We greatly appreciate your positive feedback and the time you took to post your review. Thank you for your dedication and work as a member of the Black & McDonald team!
      Since we’re always looking to... More

    9. "Good to be in a good working environment"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The group that I work with are good people, great environment and fun place.

      Cons

      Can be overworked at sometimes

      Advice to Management

      Company can take advantage of the new technology.

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      We appreciate your feedback and the time you took to post your review. Thank you for your dedication and work as a member of the Black & McDonald team!

    10. "Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Black & McDonald full-time

      Pros

      Overall good place to work

      Cons

      Communication from management needs to improve, too decenterlized

      Black & McDonald Response

      12 Sep, 2018 – Corporate Human Resources Administrator

      We greatly appreciate your positive feedback and the time you took to post your review. Thank you for your dedication and work as a member of the Black & McDonald team!
      Since we’re always looking to... More

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