FORBES BROS LTD
Work wellbeing score is 74 out of 100
3.1 out of 5 stars.
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Work wellbeing

Results based on 21 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Above average, 74 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Above average

Stress-free

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High

Purpose

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Above average

Satisfaction

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Above average

About the company

  • Industry
    Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
  • Link
    FORBES BROS LTD website

Forbes Bros, incorporated in 1977, has grown to become one of North America’s largest privately-held utility construction contractors. Forbes Bros has expanded from its original base of operations in the province of Saskatchewan across North America. Over that period Forbes Bros has grown geographically as well as through acquisition....

Forbes Bros, incorporated in 1977, has grown to become one of North America’s largest privately-held utility construction contractors. Forbes Bros has expanded from its original base of operations in the province of Saskatchewan across North America. Over that period Forbes Bros has grown geographically as well as through acquisition.

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Edmonton, AB

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Toronto, ON

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Surrey, BC

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Winnipeg, MB

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Salaries

Salary estimated from 128 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Construction

Labourer
$27.44 per hour
Pipelayer
$34.79 per hour
Construction Foreman
$39.50 per hour

Management

Foreman
$45.22 per hour
Operations Supervisor
$40.33 per hour
Construction Superintendent
$39.69 per hour

Installation & Maintenance

Hydrovac Operator
$34.82 per hour
Line Technician
$31.37 per hour
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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 36 reviews and is evolving.

3.27 out of 5 stars.20194.00 out of 5 stars.20202.50 out of 5 stars.20223.00 out of 5 stars.2023

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Reviews

Foreman/Supervisor in Alberta
on 24 May 2023
Ok
It’s an ok place. Nothing great, nothing awful. Typical shift work contractor, not the best or the worst place I have worked. Can succeed if you work hard. But there are also the undesirables that just seem to stick around as well.
Horizontal Directional Driller in Acheson, AB
on 29 March 2023
Underground division in serious need of overhaul. That’s why I left
Do not waste your time if you’re looking for an HDD position. They claim to follow an industry standard and have competitive rates but that could not be further from the truth. You are overworked, underpaid and any concerns you have are ignored if they impact their bottom line.
Lineman in Saskatchewan
on 7 February 2023
Overall good work environment
While working here you can really see the effort towards safety. other powerline companies may be aren’t as strict or over bearing with safety but I’d much rather be working here where it’s a priority than places where safety is nonexistent
Labourer in Alberta
on 12 January 2023
They play favourites
Hire people for their experience but let others who don’t know what they’re doing control everything. So wouldn’t recommend working here at all unless they change the Mickey Mouse operation.
Powerline Technician in Kirkland Lake, ON
on 2 November 2022
Good place to work
Good place, great guys/gals. Hard work and lots of hours. Great pay. Union job, decent benefits. Loa is fair. If there is one downside is at times there is a small need for tooling but is generally addressed. Theres a lot worse place to be employed
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Interview insights

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Interview is easy
Process takes about a day or two

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  • Lineperson3.6 out of 5 stars.
  • Laborer1.3 out of 5 stars.
  • Line Technician4.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Foreman3.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Safety Specialist4.0 out of 5 stars.
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