Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Syncrude?

Process Operator (18) , Mechanical Engineer (16) , Heavy Equipment Operator (11) , Process Engineer (9) , Engineer (7) , Power Engineer (7) , Engineering Co-op Student (6) , Project Controls (6) , Project Manager (6) , Engineering Co-Op (5) , Heavy Equipment Technician (5) , HEO (4) , Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (4) , Co-Op Student (3) , Engineering Student (3)

Q: What are the top reviewed Syncrude locations?

Fort McMurray , Calgary , Edmonton , Mildred Lake , Fort MacKay , Kelowna , Waterloo , Halifax

Question 1

Is Syncrude a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Syncrude has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 397 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Syncrude to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Syncrude have been left by employees working as Heavy Equipment Operator, Process Operator and Mechanical Engineer.

Question 2

Does Syncrude pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Syncrude employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Syncrude. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Syncrude?

Accepted Answer

69% of Syncrude employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Syncrude 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Syncrude?

Accepted Answer

Process Operator (18), Mechanical Engineer (16), Heavy Equipment Operator (11), Process Engineer (9), Engineer (7), Power Engineer (7), Engineering Co-op Student (6), Project Controls (6), Project Manager (6), Engineering Co-Op (5), Heavy Equipment Technician (5), HEO (4), Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (4), Co-Op Student (3), Engineering Student (3)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Syncrude according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"They have high pay and good benefits." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great people and working atmosohere" ((in 34 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good salary and learn valuable experience" ((in 18 reviews)); "Compensation is great and job is interesting." ((in 14 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Syncrude according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Depending on the team you are assigned to, management can be coldhearted at times" ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours and commuters here" ((in 8 reviews)); "stagnate here for eternity or maybe become a manager" ((in 6 reviews)); "Too much favoritism when hiring or promoting." ((in 3 reviews)); "The work culture is optimistic and happy." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Syncrude redundancies in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Syncrude redundancy and their outlook for job security at Syncrude in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Syncrude locations?

Accepted Answer

Fort McMurray, Calgary, Edmonton, Mildred Lake, Fort MacKay, Kelowna, Waterloo, Halifax

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