Cenovus Reviews
Updated Mar. 20, 2023
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"The culture and work-life balance are amazing" (in 38 reviews)
"Compensation was adequate, worked with some really good people" (in 37 reviews)
"Sometimes lack of transparency from upper management" (in 32 reviews)
"Can be a bit of a "old boys club"" (in 15 reviews)
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- Current Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Great Company
Mar. 10, 2023 - Cyber Security Analyst in Calgary, ABRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
A great company that encourages innovation.
Cons
Hybrid working model is 4in-1out, which is less flexible than the 3in-2out that industry peers offer.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Can be toxic, depending on your department
Feb. 5, 2023 - Senior ManagerRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Forward-looking (societal implications of the business, approach to business, mental health and D&I advocacy). Attempts to be a contributing member to the communities they work in. Visible and involved CEO on media outlets and in government relations. Lots of work to do and learning opportunities if you're willing to take on responsibility.
Cons
Change after change after change after change (don't plan on EVER feeling comfortable, let alone secure in your role) Toxic culture between Husky and Cenovus politics - too many Husky senior people came thru in the acquisition bringing with them the notoriously poor Husky culture, processes and governance Culture is turning dog-eat-dog/eat-your-own-children. Previous Cenovus culture of collaboration and teamwork and forward progress together is not carrying thru in the new company. The future does not look bright thru an employee-lens.
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Very lean, lots of positive talk but lots of internal barriers.
Mar. 3, 2023 - Engineer in Calgary, ABRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Good pay and vacation if you can afford the time to take it. Great people at the working levels.
Cons
Not enough resources to support worker wellbeing. Managers hands are tied when it comes to being able to resource appropriately.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Cenovus leadership kicking out anyone who is above a certain years with Husky, however there. Are jobs available inside the org.
Cons
No pros- heavily focus on thermal
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Good work-live balance, supportive management
Cons
Can be difficult to move up
- Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Post merger a little chaotic. But in a year or so they might be stable again and morale will hopefully improve.
Jan. 31, 2023 - Pipeline Integrity Engineer in Calgary, ABRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Combined effort to make it work, and positive momentum where individuals feel valued. Benefits are good, lots of extracurricular activities that are planned for employees.
Cons
Chaotic after the merger, lots of people not knowing how they properly fit within the combined company so having to manage feelings with an uptick in workload.
- Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
They pay well when gas prices are high.
Cons
You are just a numbered cog to this organization.
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
I had alot of opportunity due to very little management guidance, but other interns suffered from poor opportunity and low end "intern work". Treated us very well, did see two rounds of layoffs and the aftermath of both. Gave alot of insight about the industry as a whole. Overall it is what you make of it and experience will vary greatly on manager and your ambition.
Cons
- Frequent Layoffs - High stress Deadlines - Widely different management styles team to team - Not an organized onboarding experience
Continue reading - Current Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Great company
Feb. 15, 2023 - Sr. Facilities Engineer in Calgary, ABRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Lots of focus on development now. Company’s doing really well.
Cons
As with any company, you need network, make sure your work is visible as some times favour their friends.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Great Company - Terrible HR Department
Feb. 16, 2023 - Human Resources in Calgary, ABRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great pay Good people (outside of HR) Interesting work
Cons
Toxic and dysfunctional HR department
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Cenovus has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 722 reviews left anonymously by employees. 63% of employees would recommend working at Cenovus to a friend and 64% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.
63% of Cenovus employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Cenovus 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.
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