SNC-Lavalin
Large engineering company in Canada / worldwide
Engineer (Current Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 10 June 2018
Every day is an enjoyable day at work!
There is not much focus on employee development and growth;
Management has several VPs in Business Development who bring in no business!
Workplace culture is healthy and productive with good work-life balance;
Hardest part of the job is work planning - because of last minute surprises.
The most enjoyable part of the work is flexi-time and work sharing between colleagues.
There is not much focus on employee development and growth;
Management has several VPs in Business Development who bring in no business!
Workplace culture is healthy and productive with good work-life balance;
Hardest part of the job is work planning - because of last minute surprises.
The most enjoyable part of the work is flexi-time and work sharing between colleagues.
Pros
Great Work-life balance
Cons
Poor opportunities for advancement
A great time
Consultant, New Business Development (Former Employee) – Calgary, AB – 5 June 2018
I enjoyed my time at SNC-Lacalin a lot. Exciting work, great people. Many different skillsets at work on many different projects. I will miss working with my colleagues at SNC.
A busy place of work
Bilingual Deskside Support Analyst (Former Employee) – Etobicoke, ON – 3 June 2018
I worked for this great company on 2 deferent occasions.
On both occasions, I so much enjoyed working with my colleagues, management and users.
This company was acquired by BGIS in 2016, where I worked as a contractor for a year and half.
On both occasions, I so much enjoyed working with my colleagues, management and users.
This company was acquired by BGIS in 2016, where I worked as a contractor for a year and half.
envirement de travail agréable
superviseur électricité (Current Employee) – skikda-cherchel-rhoud nous hassi messaoued – 30 May 2018
j'ai bien souhaité de travaillé toujours avec snc lavalin dans le reste du monde pour avoir plus de technique professionnel
Pros
bonne compagné
Cons
peut de repos
Very productive environment
Senior Electrical Engineer (Former Employee) – Sarnia, ON – 16 May 2018
Preparing full construction packages including scope of work, for construction DWGs, standard details
Attended meetings, as necessary, and liaises with various stakeholders to coordinate resources, determine project criteria, and provide information as requested.
Leading maintenance electrical projects (numerous) from conceptual sketch and scope, up to construction (and/or demolition) drawings and all pertaining calculations, deliverables, enquirers, quotes, scope of work and entire construction package.
Attended meetings, as necessary, and liaises with various stakeholders to coordinate resources, determine project criteria, and provide information as requested.
Leading maintenance electrical projects (numerous) from conceptual sketch and scope, up to construction (and/or demolition) drawings and all pertaining calculations, deliverables, enquirers, quotes, scope of work and entire construction package.
Pros
Friendly workplace
Cons
Work slow down
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Project Coordinator (Current Employee) – Mississauga, ON – 7 May 2018
I've learned a lot about different departments as I have worked in every department.
Management is not always proactive but are reactive to business issues. It seems as though it is ok to put money into fixing problems instead of preventing the problems.
The workforce is stretched and there is little to no communication from the upper management down to the working group.
The hardest part of the job is working with a management team who don't use the strengths of their team to their full potential. It frustrates the employees who want to do good work. There is no accountability for people who don't perform as expected. They are not reprimanded for errors, instead the work is forced onto the workers who perform well.
It has been rewarding to see the what can be accomplished when people work together.
Management is not always proactive but are reactive to business issues. It seems as though it is ok to put money into fixing problems instead of preventing the problems.
The workforce is stretched and there is little to no communication from the upper management down to the working group.
The hardest part of the job is working with a management team who don't use the strengths of their team to their full potential. It frustrates the employees who want to do good work. There is no accountability for people who don't perform as expected. They are not reprimanded for errors, instead the work is forced onto the workers who perform well.
It has been rewarding to see the what can be accomplished when people work together.
Pros
Flexible Work Schedule
Cons
Lack of Management Support
Strong culture
Engineer (Former Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 30 April 2018
The branch I worked for performed poorly from the clients perspective. The Dept heads, in general, abused their positions. They were usually the last to arrive in the morning and first to leave at the end of the day. With this example a lot of the staff wasted hours everyday playing online games, waiting at Tims, and wandering the mall.
Great co-workers and management in Calgary was outstanding
Senior Technical Specialist Hydrogeology (Former Employee) – Calgary, AB – 24 April 2018
Managed a major client portfolio with about six to ten people working in our group of which all were outstanding. Work life balance was good and enjoyed the mentoring part of the job.
Administrative Assistant Prior Position
Property Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) – Moncton, NB – 20 April 2018
I loved working for this company who focused on customer satisfaction while always adhering to safety work practices.
Good atmosphere, excellent communication with upper management.
Good atmosphere, excellent communication with upper management.
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Property Manager (Former Employee) – St. John's, NL – 18 April 2018
This was a part time job working when the weather was good as the position was an outside position.
Company worked on a contract basis and if the didn't get a contract your job may be in jeopardy
Company worked on a contract basis and if the didn't get a contract your job may be in jeopardy
Pros
friendly
Cons
no job security
highly complex environment
Senior Structural Designer (Current Employee) – Sarnia, ON – 15 April 2018
Working in SNC-Lavalin is very challenging. All levels of work requires high degree of 3D modelling that are being viewed by inter-discipline before it goes to the client.
Pros
flexible time
Cons
long hrs of driving
Good EPC Company
Engineering (Former Employee) – Toronto, Canada – 11 April 2018
I joined during a busy time with many projects. I worked in a great department with great people. People's experiences will all be different, but I have positive things to say about SNC. The benefits are good, compared to WorleyParsons.
Possibilité d'avancement à la hautreur des efforts fournis
Analyste à la paie (Current Employee) – Montréal, QC – 9 April 2018
SNC-Lavalin a grandement contribué à mon avancement professionnel et je leur dit merci. Je quitte principalement en raison du délai de transport.
Pros
Sentiment d'appartenance
Cons
Travail en ''silo''. Il n'y a pas beaucoup d'interaction entre les départements.
Très bon endroit pour une carrière
Chef de discipline- Gestion des matériaux (Former Employee) – Montréal, QC – 29 March 2018
Bonne liberté de travail dans un milieu où les dirigeants vous donnent les outils pour vous aider à progresser dans votre carrière.
Cependant la durée de l'emploi est basé sur des projets. Donc pas de projets, il y a grande possibilité de mise à pied.
Cependant la durée de l'emploi est basé sur des projets. Donc pas de projets, il y a grande possibilité de mise à pied.
Pros
Bon endroit pour connaitre et approfondir son travail
Cons
Pas de projet = mise à pied
In challenges lay opportunities
Manager, Logistics and Materials Management (Former Employee) – Calgary, AB – 26 March 2018
SNC is a project oriented company which means that all work activities must be looked through the lens of scope, schedule and budget. This can be frustrating for some, but it is also a driver for focus with emphasis on delivery. It is not for everyone, but those who enjoy pushing themselves and grow faster than industry should look towards SNC.
Professional environment. Provide project guideline to follow. provide adequate training. Appreciate hard work.
Retired from Project Management (Former Employee) – Ottawa, ON – 25 March 2018
Manage Building Interior upgrades, replacement or renovation projects.
20 to 30 projects per year.
provide diversity of project.
Provide assistance as required.
Provide training required as you progress. Allow for additional project to improve or advance.
20 to 30 projects per year.
provide diversity of project.
Provide assistance as required.
Provide training required as you progress. Allow for additional project to improve or advance.
Pros
Manage our own time
Cons
Manage our own time assistance provided aid required.
Unrewarding job
Health & Safety Coordinator (Current Employee) – Ottawa, ON – 21 March 2018
No recognition for doing your job, or doing something above and beyond.
Company had silos, that were very hard to break into.
Upper management could be unreasonable at various times.
Company had silos, that were very hard to break into.
Upper management could be unreasonable at various times.
Pros
Flexible hours
Cons
Non stop reporting when an incident occurs