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The most useful review selected by IndeedNo step or pay increases since 2014. That’s seven years, unless you are in a unionized position. You will be working ‘for the greater good’. Good environment.
Pros
Great colleagues
Cons
No pay raises
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Good place and anice peoplento work with
Connect Care Training Lead (Former Employee) - Canada, Alberta - 25 July 2021
I enjoyed every but of the moment I spent with Alberta health Services. It is a place to work and will always to want to work with Alberta team. Nice people.
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Variable but much more good than bad
Psychologist (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 23 July 2021
This is a large employer so there are bound to be some poor experiences, but there is a reason it is so hard to get in! There are tons of chances to diversify and try new roles. People are hired for their profession and people do the job they are hired to do. The pay is good. For the most part, everyone wants to work and wants to see patients get quality care. Benefits vary by union so that can be a sore spot. There is only one bad thing about AHS. There are too many opportunities for RNs to work in leadership that isn’t related to nursing, that could be better filled by other professions. But they respect different professions and want to be efficient and effective in providing patients treatment.
Pros
You do the job you’ve been hired to do. There are lots of opportunities to try new jobs.
Cons
The ability to move into new roles makes many positions unstable and temporary.
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Productivity
Administrative Assistant - Moved to Newfoundland (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 15 July 2021
I am retired now but loved my years at AHS. I had routines. Management great. Culture awesome. Friendly and supportive. Polite. Training flexible. Encouraging
Pros
Complimentary
Cons
Long drive
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Probably good, just not for Protective Services
Peace Officer (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 9 July 2021
Seems like a great employer, if you wear the right uniform. If you go in as a nurse or physician, you're golden. If you go in as a peace officer or security guard, it's a different story. If you go into this with the intent of being part of Protective Services, be sure you know what you're getting into. The rates of violence and injuries are very closely guarded and they wont publish what the stats are. The issued equipment, is in this weird balance of being aesthetically pleasing the senior leadership and meeting the barest standards functionality for the people using it for 12 hours a day. There's also no way for you to give feedback on your equipment, nor will you be allowed to buy your own out of pocket. You'll get 3 weeks of training as a peace officer. This is supposed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to enforce mental health, public health as well as liquor and cannabis legislation; among many other enforcement situations you will find yourself in. As a guard, you'll get 40 hours. 3 weeks and you're able to suspend the rights of another person... Unlike nurses, paramedics or even maintenance personal, peace officers and guards do not get specialized training based on their location of work. Training and candidates are a one size fits all sort of thing. AHS peace officers are also some of the lowest paid in the province.
Pros
My team mates
Cons
See above
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Efficient unit with lots of learning opportunities
Labor and delivery nurse (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 27 June 2021
Good pay.Efficiently run unit with many learning opportunities.Staff is very supportive.Good parking.Modern equipment.Snacks and coffee available.Many team building and bonding activities.
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Worst place to work
Administration (Current Employee) - Lac La Biche, AB - 19 June 2021
Its who you know. Staff get hired by supervisors with whom they are bestfriends with. People get away with sub par work practices. Good workers leave.
Pros
None
Cons
Worst Management ever
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Excellent place to work, happy to recommend to anyone interested!
CPSM & ADMIN Rockyview (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 29 May 2021
Although I've been away from AHS for over a year due to illness, it is my strongest wish to rejoin AHS as they are fantastic and make work a true joy!
Pros
understanding, open minded, forward thinking, helpful, courteous and fun people
Cons
the only one ever are people that show up but don't want to put in the effort!
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Place you can retire from
Administrative Assistant (Current Employee) - Calgary, Alberta - 27 May 2021
Depends where you are working within AHS. The departments tht I have worked, Department of paediatric at AB Children’s hospital was the only place I felt had toxic environment.
Pros
Opportunities to learn and grow
Cons
Favouritism
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Educational
Nursing Attendant (Former Employee) - Ponoka, AB - 6 May 2021
Employer worked scheduling around my children and husbands schedule. Loved the hands on care and the staff were professional and a joy to work with was able to enhance nursing skills
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AHS- Room to Grow if your “IN”
Administrative Support IV (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 23 April 2021
Extremely clique based. No room for growth unless the Manager or Directors love you. Extremely unfair and different rules for different individuals. No consistency. Constantly breaking Collective Agreements. My mental health has hugely suffered since working with AHS. They treat admin staff horribly.
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The hospital was a great place but the crew werent a team
Maintenance Technician I (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 10 April 2021
I worked for AHS in strathmore, the crew is acidic. There is no room for advancement there as the maintenance 3 and 4 are lifers and always have issues. They will be little you and you'll be treated like a piece of cr..p, numerous times there have been HR complaints and nothing gets done. MANAGEMENT is lazy and if you are not a yes man then your f...ed. Best piece of advice don't go to Strathmore. Go to wabasca for a term with good management then pick where you want to go internally. You will get f...ed in strathmore.
Pros
All other departments are great
Cons
The list is too long for that department
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AHS Peace Officer
Community Peace Officer 1 (Current Employee) - North Zone - 10 March 2021
Phenomenal career and position of growth if looking to pursue other policing agencies or to remain employed by the government with great benefits, pension, and wage. Diverse Law Enforcement experience, dealing with the general population and anyone coming into AHS Premise’. There is no normal day for an AHS Peace Officer - you may find yourself responding to fire related calls, medical calls, property crimes, crimes in progress, assist external Law Enforcement partners, and enforcement of Provincial Statutory Authorities which include; Trespass to Premises Act, Petty Trespass Act, Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Act, Public Health Act, Mental Health Act, Tobacco Smoking and Reduction Act, Traffic Safety Act all under the authority of the Provincial Offences and Procedures Act.
Pros
Amazing Law Enforcement Experience
Cons
Some Staff look and treat AHSPS poorly
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Busy and interesting
Environmental Service Worker (Current Employee) - Wetaskiwin, AB - 3 March 2021
Work goes by fast as there is always something to do. The staff are amazing and a good group to work with. Lots of opportunities to learn new things.
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good
Sterilization Technician Part Time (Current Employee) - Brooks, AB - 23 February 2021
Good place to workGood work culture Ethics and good to be in great placeThings are basic and straight Colleagues are ok and always have a helping hand.
Pros
public set up you are not exploited
Cons
work on the toes
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Well organized workplace with opportunities for career growth.
Registered Nurse (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 22 February 2021
In general, a well organized workplace with numerous opportunities in a variety of nursing fields, lots of lateral mobility to try different areas of nursing and plenty of flexibility for casual, part time, temporary, or full time work. A generally collaborative and team-based environment.
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Good place to work, but pay is low for what we do.
Environmental Service Worker (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 15 February 2021
I love going to work everyday. Hospital staff and patients are great, however the pay is low for the amount of work we do. Work life balance is great. Management is supportive. You feel like part of a family here.
Pros
Great work place
Cons
Low pay
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Good pay, so so co workers
Environmental Services II (Former Employee) - Westlock, AB - 4 February 2021
I was a cleaner and the nurses and other staff were part of the reason I quit, the other was because I didn’t want to clean areas where people were dying in hospital. The pay was great and it’s the easiest job I’ve had, but has its downfalls
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Professional workplace
Cardiology Technologist (Current Employee) - Calgary, AB - 27 January 2021
Working at the children’s hospital is very rewarding. Awesome staff that have compassion and empathy. Salaries need to be reviewed and increased to of keep up with cost of living.
Pros
Personal feeling of accomplishment
Cons
Not paid enough for length of service.
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Great environment to work
Food Service Attendants 1 (Current Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 6 January 2021
In my opinion the job is great as long you focus on what you're there for. The supervisors for very welcoming and they listen to problems and issues regarding the work
Pros
Premium on evenings and weekends
Cons
No free lunches
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Awful place to work. Employees are full of anger and resentment for their poor lifestyle this job provides for them.
Sr. Network Engineer (Former Employee) - Calgary, AB - 18 December 2020
From the moment you enter this environment, you feel the negativity surrounding you. No training, nasty people to work with, lots of anger and resentment towards others in this work environment. I wouldn't recommend this place to my enemies.
Pros
None
Cons
Long hours, expectations to work overtime without being paid for it. Time and time again this is the situation.
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