International SOS Reviews

Pros

Winning and mobilising projects on the ground that does something positive. So good

Cons

Work efforts has ups and downs depending on projects. Is still rewarding though

Pros

You get benefits immediately. Some good teams on-site.

Cons

“ A lot of people think that the distress signal is an abbreviation for “save our souls” or “save our ship.” But in reality, "save our souls" and "save our ship" are backronyms, and the letters don't actually stand for anything.” I couldn’t think of a better way to describe this company. If you’re a doctor or nurse ISOS has lots of opportunities for you. If you are EMR, PCP, firefighter or rescue tech then prepare to be disappointed. No interview or physical orientation process, endless online training that has nothing to do with job description, terrible scheduling department that will send you all over the province within 72 hours, no in-house training for rope techs or firefighters, no education or retirement programs, cheap gear, ugly uniforms, random trucks that say CIP or Heartlake on them, co-workers with extremely questionable skills or ethics, horrible management that refuses to listen to any feedback. There are some pros. If you get hired you get benefits immediately since they are so desperate for people. Some sites have really good crews on them that are insulated from head office. They have some work local to big cities like Fort Mac or Edmonton. The pay is pretty low for industrial standards so the good doesn’t outweigh the bad. Only apply if you are desperate for work or really need to get your teeth fixed.

Pros

If you want job experience..but not a salary to live on..it may work

Cons

Scope of job vastly increased and no offer to compensate is offered. Either by salary..time off..gas for drive to site..etc. you get hired then get a huge amount or tasks for little pay

Pros

Dealing with talent acquisition ( Shawnene) has been incredibly pleasant. Truly an individual on the top of her game and likely the only reason i signed on with this company and have remained to this day.

Cons

-Talent acquisition is where the good reviews end. -Utter lack of accountability and leadership amongst "leads" in the field, and managers. - Complete and unapologetic communication absence between field staff and managers/head office staff. - Lowest day rates in the industry for ACP's, although they advertise otherwise which is clearly false. - Flights/travel expenses for rotating employees not fully compensated and individuals chronically go months without being reimbursed. - Field equipment is chronically outdated/expired. Current kit contains expired ACLS medications that have been so for 1 month +. - Field employees often left with the brunt of the negative feedback received from clients with nowhere to turn to have said issues delt with. - Most ACP jobs on current pipeline projects are truck jobs. Not clinic jobs as recently advertised.

Pros

The Talent acquisition coordinator is ON TOP of her game. She will make sure to get back to you every time that new information comes up, she answers all your questions in a timely fashion, and will do her best to make your hiring process timely and easy. They also have lots of education available to workers, so you can always better yourself here!

Cons

They hire people prematurely. You need to make sure that you have a contract and it is signed before even saying you'll work for them.

Pros

-Clinic jobs with opportunity to learn -Good courses online for Continuing Education -Operation Managers are typically readily available and respond to you quickly

Cons

-Very little room for growth or advancement, -Above mentioned clinic jobs are difficult to come by -Head Office is difficult to deal with and staff always seem too busy -Ex Owner of CIP has told his employees that they are replaceable (CIP is an International SOS Company and the mentioned person still works for CIP/International SOS) -Very little employee recognition. No difference in salary for experience or time worked. Only difference is between different sites. -Zero accountability -Many incompetent people hold permanent positions within the company due to lack of recruiting options -Interview process is non existent.....Especially for anyone working above a PCP level -No interaction between different sites

Pros

You do get paid on time sometimes.

Cons

Terrible, rude management with little to no field experience. Cheap equipment such as uniforms. No employee advancement or education programs. Zero benefits, bonuses or wage increases for casual staff.