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Focus on Team Growth and Flexibility - Senior Architect S2 Architecture Employee Review

5.0
Sep 22, 2023
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Pros

S2 Architecture is a company that sets high standards in architectural innovation. They lead the industry with original and practical designs. The firm has a pool of diverse and talented professionals, who work collaboratively to produce innovative designs. They place a premium on work-life balance by offering flexible work schedules that accommodate various lifestyles. The company has a comprehensive mentorship programme that supports the ongoing skill development and professional growth of its staff. S2 Architecture is committed to delivering exceptional service and attention to client needs. This focus ensures sustained partnerships and a solid pipeline of projects. The company offers ample opportunities for further training and skill enhancement. The firm's principals offer accessible and clear guidance, enriching the team's cohesiveness. The company rewards its employees with competitive pay and benefits, providing a rewarding overall work experience.

Cons

Working in a fast-paced environment means that you will be handling various dynamic projects with demanding timelines that require adaptability. The firm has set high expectations and a reputation for quality, which creates a challenging performance standard for all team members. While there is some flexibility in terms of remote work, the nature of architectural work often requires on-site presence. Additionally, equitably dividing engaging projects among a large team can pose occasional challenges.

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1.0
Feb 28, 2025
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Pros

The company claims to support mentorship and professional growth. All claims stay as claims :)

Cons

Extremely Toxic Management: The leadership in the Vancouver office is manipulative, passive-aggressive, and unprofessional. The associate in charge of resourcing has complete control over who stays and who goes, making job security non-existent. • False Promises and Exploitation: They lure employees in with promises of mentorship and growth but never deliver. Instead, they use you for short-term needs and discard you without warning. • Hostile Work Culture: The environment is built on production over quality of design, with no real support or guidance. If you really care about architecture, design, and sustainability this is not the right place. They just built basic buildings that meet the codes. Leadership fosters a culture of intimidation rather than collaboration. • Retaliation for Speaking Up: If you bring up concerns to HR, you will be seen as a problem and will likely be let go. Instead of addressing toxic management, they enable it. No Job Security: Even if you are performing well and contributing to projects, management can and will take your work and hand it to someone else, then tell you there's no work for you. This is a common tactic used to push people out. Advice to Potential Employees: Do not waste your time here. If you value your mental health, job security, and career growth, stay far away from this company. Especially the Vancouver office. The management is toxic, the promises are empty, and the culture is one of fear and instability. There are far better places to work where you will actually be valued.

2.0
Feb 15, 2024
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Pros

There's no pros of working there. All the good staff have left.

Cons

Low salary. Gas lighting. Low ballers. Toxic office manager. They base their business on stating quality design, which isn't at all their strength or expertise.

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