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    Suncor Reviews

    Updated 21 June, 2017
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    Suncor President & CEO Steve Williams
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    • Caveat: higher paying companies probably will sacrifice the work-life balance (in 16 reviews)

    • Location not ideal in Fort McMurray (in 15 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (2)

      "I have been employed at Suncor less than 1 year"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Fpo in Edmonton, AB
      Current Employee - Fpo in Edmonton, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Safety is the first priority. Great positive atmosphere to work in. Leaders are very approachable and listen to what people have to say. Excellent opportunities to learn and develop. A company that cares about the environment, future and employees.

      Cons

      I have not heard of any comments from peers or management to support any negative feedback.

      Advice to Management

      Keep raising the bar!

      Suncor Response

      8 Feb, 2017 – Senior Advisor, Recruitment Marketing

      Thanks for leaving your feedback, we really appreciate it.

    2. "Suncor Communications"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Former Employee - Business Advisor in Calgary, AB
      Former Employee - Business Advisor in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Suncor full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great people to work with, projects and tasks are fairly interesting.

      Cons

      Managers with managers and directors and supervisors, hard to tell from day to day what direction the company is going.

      Advice to Management

      Flatten out the management structure.

    3. "Suncor - ex employee"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Store Manager in Calgary, AB
      Former Employee - Store Manager in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Suncor full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Strong business strategy and integrated model.

      Cons

      High G&A led to job cuts.

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    4. "analyst"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Calgary, AB
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      good pay. friendly people, many opportunities

      Cons

      slow pace, many meetings and reporting

      Advice to Management

      need think out of box

    5. "Excellent Organization"

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      Former Employee - Paralegal in Calgary, AB
      Former Employee - Paralegal in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Suncor part-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great work culture and extremely flexible and understanding employer

      Cons

      Volatile industry, ended up being taken over

    6. "Career Experience"

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      Former Employee - Team Leader in Calgary, AB
      Former Employee - Team Leader in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Suncor full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Great compensation, good hours, great people, career advancement

      Cons

      huge company so making a difference is difficult. some waste. Lots of change at present.

      Advice to Management

      Start obtaining people leaders and not technical experts.

    7. "Contract Administrator"

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      Former Employee - Contact Administrator in Fort McMurray, AB
      Former Employee - Contact Administrator in Fort McMurray, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Suncor (More than a year)

      Pros

      Lots of documents to learn from on SM and be directed on what to do.

      Cons

      None that I can think of.

      Advice to Management

      Good management

    8. "Great company to work at"

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      Former Employee - Supply Chain Analyst in Calgary, AB
      Former Employee - Supply Chain Analyst in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Suncor (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great benefits package, challenging assignments, given a free hand to work and do your best. There's a lot of training support and continuing education assistance packages. There's PTO too!

      Cons

      None that I can remember.

    9. Helpful (2)

      "Becoming Toxic in Rack Forward"

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      Current Employee - Manager in Mississauga, ON
      Current Employee - Manager in Mississauga, ON
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Suncor (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      There are less pro's now days; mainly vacation days, benefits and great co-workers. The commitment to United Way is impressive but, has declined in recent years.

      Cons

      After numerous re-orgs, expense reductions and numerous issues with internal support groups Rack foraward is a shell of what it once was. Poor leadership that is uninspiring during difficult times only makes the environment worse.

      Advice to Management

      Find a way to inspire and add warmth even in difficult times.

    10. Helpful (3)

      "Diversity Problems"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Mississauga, ON
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Mississauga, ON
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Suncor full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      As a large company there were opportunities to get varied work experience, vacation and flex days were generous, people were friendly

      Cons

      Flex days were taken away, the ability to move up became very political, lack of women and POC in leadership positions

      Advice to Management

      Listen to your employees, and have honest conversations with them regarding their goals, especially those beginning their careers. Do not prioritize some employees, especially if they appear to share a similar background to you or are all former members of a specific hiring group, such a new grads, unless you want there to be a perception of favouritism. This perception, regardless of if it is true or not is incredibly damaging to all other employees moral and make a mockery of any claims that you reward based on performance.
      Additionally as a company of Suncor’s size, and given the current year, to have it be suggested that someone may not be suitable for a role because of their gender is both sexist and out of date. Prejudices from external stakeholders such as partners, should not be tolerated, instead Suncor should commit to their claim of ‘raising the bar’ and being an ‘industry leader’ and promote individuals most qualified for a role, regardless of their gender or race.

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