Does TransAlta pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TransAlta employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TransAlta. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TransAlta?

69% of TransAlta employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TransAlta 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TransAlta?

Analyst (12) , Engineer (11) , Manager (10) , Business Analyst (5) , Senior Analyst (5) , Administrative Assistant (4) , Financial Analyst (3) , Intern (3) , Control Room Operator (2) , Finance (2) , Information Technology (2) , Maintenance Electrician (2) , Managing Director (2) , OMT (2) , Operations (2)

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

"The people I worked with were great and I never felt like I was being micro" ((in 38 reviews)); "They have good Vacations, Benefits and Gym membership" ((in 27 reviews)); "Pay has been relatively good although frozen for out of scope" ((in 18 reviews)); "Paid a good salary and pension." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great bonus." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Bad management, constantly driving wedges between union and non" ((in 20 reviews)); "lack of guidance from upper management." ((in 8 reviews)); "Poor leadership, lack of direction and focus on trivia rather than technical issues." ((in 8 reviews)); "Too much politics and no training and no bonuses" ((in 7 reviews)); "Constant layoffs" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about TransAlta redundancies in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed TransAlta locations?

Calgary , Edmonton , Fort McMurray , Sundance , Wabamun , Duffield , Keephills , Highvale , Pincher Creek , Sarnia

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TransAlta Reviews

3.4

69% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

John Kousinioris

86% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

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TransAlta has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 225 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TransAlta employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

225 reviews

5.0

Mar 5, 2026

Great Place

Procurement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Steady paced with exciting people.

Cons

Can be highly bureaucratic atimes

5.0

Jan 29, 2025

Great

Procurement specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Evolving culture and great CEO

Cons

Order and dated mentality by legacy staff.

5.0

Jan 6, 2025

Really enjoyed my time here

Legal counsel

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great people and helpful coworkers

Cons

Location and weather in Calgary

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