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Found 581 of over 722 reviews
3.5
63% Recommend to a Friend
Cenovus President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Pourbaix
81% Approve of CEO

Found 582 of over 722 reviews

3.5
63%
Recommend to a Friend
81%
Approve of CEO
Cenovus President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Pourbaix
Alex Pourbaix
175 Ratings
Pros
  • "The culture and work-life balance are amazing(in 38 reviews)

  • "Compensation was adequate, worked with some really good people(in 37 reviews)

  • Cons
  • "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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    1. 5.0
      Current Employee, less than 1 year

      Great Company

      Mar. 10, 2023 - Cyber Security Analyst in Calgary, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      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.

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      1 person found this review helpful
    2. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 5 years

      Can be toxic, depending on your department

      Feb. 5, 2023 - Senior Manager 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      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.

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      4 people found this review helpful
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    4. 3.0
      Current Employee, more than 5 years

      Very lean, lots of positive talk but lots of internal barriers.

      Mar. 3, 2023 - Engineer in Calgary, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      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.

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    5. 2.0
      Former Employee, more than 10 years

      Capital execution

      Mar. 13, 2023 - Engineer in Calgary, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      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

      1 person found this review helpful
    6. 5.0
      Current Employee

      Good place to work

      Mar. 4, 2023 - Data Analyst 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work-live balance, supportive management

      Cons

      Can be difficult to move up

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    7. 4.0
      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, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      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.

      1 person found this review helpful
    8. 1.0
      Former Employee, more than 8 years

      Poor Management

      Feb. 28, 2023 - Forecast Analyst in Calgary, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They pay well when gas prices are high.

      Cons

      You are just a numbered cog to this organization.

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    9. 4.0
      Former Employee

      Mixed Bag but Overall Positive

      Jan. 3, 2023 - Category Analyst 
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      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

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      1 person found this review helpful
    10. 4.0
      Current Employee, more than 8 years

      Great company

      Feb. 15, 2023 - Sr. Facilities Engineer in Calgary, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      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.

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    11. 3.0
      Former Employee

      Great Company - Terrible HR Department

      Feb. 16, 2023 - Human Resources in Calgary, AB
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great pay Good people (outside of HR) Interesting work

      Cons

      Toxic and dysfunctional HR department

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      1 person found this review helpful
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