TransAlta Reviews

Pros

Most people who write reviews on sites like Glassdoor are those disgruntled because of layoffs or personal issues with their supervisors. The truth is those of us who are happy about our place of work never take the time to share the other side of the story.
I have been with TransAlta for 4 years now. In the past 25 years, my career has taken me to all four corners of the globe working on sustainable development projects. I have had the privilege to be mentored by some of the greatest professionals around. Yet, I don't remember ever working for a more innovative, progressive company than TransAlta Corporation.
Not one or two, but three of the supervisors I've worked with in this company have taken the time to make sure I'm involved in projects I find meaningful. The level of trust is one of the highest I have ever encountered and ideas and suggestions are listened to and followed on.
Most of the people I work with work hard because they feel respected and appreciated.
Lately, the Management Team in the Company has involved us all in a culture-changing exercise; and the results have been outstanding. A positive attitude is contagious and ours is spreading rapidly.
I truly look forward to the rest of my career here, and I know of many others who feel the same way about TransAlta.

Advice to Management

Keep involving the key innovators in the process of bringing this company to new heights. Some of the best ideas come from front-line employees.

Pros

[a]Learning opportunities if interested in industry
[b]Good front line people in the field and at head office

Advice to Management

We are not an employer of choice for university grads or experienced professions. Rather an employer of necessity. If we want to attract, energize and retain the top talent change the culture and improve the rewards.

Pros

Good benefits, lots of job opportunities

Pros

Strong female leadership and mentorship
Promotion and support of good work/life balance
Interesting work, interesting industry
Some good and solid benefits
Opportunities for advancement and learning

Pros

Wages are ok and 5 crew rotation makes for long stretches of days off

Advice to Management

Hope you enjoy your fat bonuses brought to you by hard working union personal!!!

Pros

Good colleagues, vacation policy and benefits.

Pros

The work itself is really interesting, especially from an IT point of view.

Advice to Management

none - they are in survival mode

Pros

- Because of high turnover rate, there are opportunities for advancement
- Any time not spent at work
- Coworkers are nice
- Cafeteria has good breakfast

Advice to Management

See 'Cons'

Pros

It is an exciting time to be part of the TransAlta team. The company is transforming due to the Coal to Gas transition and focus on growing Gas and Renewables.

All employees are encouraged to bring ideas forward to improve the companies performance and culture - I have implemented many, the system in place to do this is world-class. Once an improvement is made, employees are rewarded - it's timely and specific recognition - we know how our work makes a difference.

Our team is engaged and energized which leads to a great working environment. Senior leadership trust that we know the internal and external trends that impact our function which allows our team to implement great ideas with very little red tape.

Anyone who wants to help a company transform and be part of history would fit well at TransAlta.

Advice to Management

Stay focused, we are on the right track. Keep working hard to build trust and listen to employees.

Pros

Plenty of time off as long as you "forget" to charge your phone.

Advice to Management

Understand the first and second order effects of the incentives that you give. When you're telling your front-line employees that you value their contributions and feedback, but then turn around and hold middle management to the fire as opposed to supporting them with much needed resources, who do you really expects feels the full effect?