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4.0

All hardworking people, too much pressure put on people

First Nations Coordinator (Former Employee) – Saskatchewan – 18 October 2018

Good pay, seems top management does not really value employees aside of producing work, all business, seems to have good relations where it operates at. I was unimpressed with the work culture but if you want an early heart attack with fairly good pay until you have a massive stroke, then this is a good place.

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5.0

Awsome work place love it there

Groundsamn labour (Former Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 4 October 2018

Great company that keeps family life in mind life’s working there Ana’s the job great people and company that goes above and beyond for there employees

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5.0

Good place to work and gain experience

Construction (Current Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 8 May 2018

Good people, fast paced environment, constant potential for growth in supervisory roles. Work is across Canada so there is many hours spent away from home. Many missed birthdays and anniversaries.

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5.0

Great Company to be employed by

Foundation Assembly Foreman (Former Employee) – Newfoundland and Labrador – 30 April 2018

Working with Valard was great. What I loved the most about the company was the relationships with co workers and how accommodating the company is for personal issues. For an example, I was never rejected a request for time off. Even on a short notice, when a friend of mine died, that same day I was back home mourning with friends and my family. Also, the entire company shuts down for Christmas so that all employees get to spend the holidays back home with their families.

Pros

Accommodating all employees

Cons

Being away from home for weeks at a time

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3.0

Office work

DISABILITY SPECIALIST (Former Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 29 March 2018

Working with office & field employees
Supportive management
Team building lunches and events
Hardest part of the day - long hours
Enjoyable part of the day - assisting injured workers to full healing and returning to work

Pros

Staff lunches and evenings out, year end bonus

Cons

Long hours

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2.0

lay offs were unbearable

Quality Control Inspector (Former Employee) – Alberta – 19 March 2018

was good when the work was good
but when you have a family and people to feed and layoffs were anywere from 3-8 monthes they ended up putting me in debt and followed the toughest years of my life.

Pros

free food

Cons

they dont care about the ground workers or the foundation

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5.0

workplace

Electrical Apprentice (Current Employee) – Toronto, ON – 14 January 2018

Great place to work very good environment. always a positive culture. everyone works together very well. management and field team coordinate very well.

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2.0

No long term opportunities

Project Assistant (Former Employee) – Newfoundland and Labrador – 27 December 2017

This company used to be a great family oriented company to work for that actually cared about their employees.
Now that the company has enjoyed growth over the years they originally used to manage themselves however they are owned by an American company-Quanta Services and it is now becoming more and more evident in terms of laying off long term employees.

Obviously something has changed and not for the betterment of loyal long term employees. Now they lay off long term loyal employees and bring in new employees at much lower wages. That tells me its all about the numbers-$ and total disregard to their long term employees. Employees that have worked for the company 5 years and longer obviously would be paid at a hire rate than bringing someone new in for a much less wage.
Valard claims to give long term growth opportunities which is false.

They made sure to lay off a huge amount of employees before the Christmas holidays which was towards the end of a project in Newfoundland. By being terminated that meant they could not be bothered to pay out the usual profit share in December for that said project saving them loads of dollars. Nice for the company not so nice for the employees that stayed on loyally to project completion.They brag in their news letter about job completion and thank everyone that worked on the project then you get laid off and of course no profit sure. If that is how they now do business then why give them your hard work and loyalty.

Time sure changes the way a company conducts itself. I for one used to love working for the company and I more... expected to work for them into retirement. Instead the thanks I got lay off notice along with an ROE. Thanks Valard. less

Cons

no proper training, no job security, no room for growth

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1.0

Very low moral and poor teem building mind set.

Journeyman Powerline Technician (Former Employee) – Brooks, AB – 19 December 2017

If you have any other options take them. They couldn't organize an oxxx at a 5766 house. It is not worth getting out of bed for. Fortis work is good but Valard.work is terrible.

Pros

sometimes you get paid

Cons

not very often its on time

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5.0

Great Place to work

Safety Advisor (Former Employee) – St. John's, NL – 8 December 2017

Great company, great people to work with. Valard Construction takes care of all of their workers with the upmost respect for all of the workers needs.

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5.0

Very productive and efficient

Journeyman Lineman (Current Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 23 November 2017

Very great company to work for have gained a ton of experience working with a lot of team members very good company to work for very high pace and very safe company

Cons

Long hours

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4.0

Excellent place

Project Quality Manager (Former Employee) – St. John's, NL – 30 October 2017

Nice place to work, understanding managers when there are personal issue and friendly co-workers but be careful not to be caught up in office politics if you don't belong to a specific caucas.

Pros

Friendly environment

Cons

Too much vulgar language

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4.0

Productive place to work

Labourer (Former Employee) – Pine Falls, MB – 25 September 2017

Good place to work bush clearing wasn't to bad after we clean we burn the twigs logs and whatever else needed to be done other than that I'd go back and do it anytime it's really good job

Pros

Provided gear

Cons

Long hours

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5.0

Very good company to work for

Apprentice Lineman (Current Employee) – Newfoundland – 2 September 2017

Valard construction is a great company to work for, well managed , great on the job experience , great employees that help one another out, safety is there number one concern

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3.0

Met a lot of great people

Driver/Operator (Current Employee) – Alberta – 4 August 2017

Met a lot of great people willing to help me grow also met a lot of people that were only out for themselves. They need to upgrade and repair all of their equipment as it is beginning to cause loss of work.

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2.0

Only worried about office staff and giving family promotions

Worker (Former Employee) – Nisku. Ab – 14 July 2017

This company doesn't care about guys in field . If family can do what ever you want to and get and get promotions and any other benefit never give the working guy anything. Managers treat field guys like garbage don't really care about us if you get hurt you'll get fired. Also known for hiring people for projects and as soon as the project is finished they let them go rather than give them a chance to do anything else in the company because you're not family.

Pros

Money

Cons

Management and mechanics that don't know what they're doing.

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5.0

Great company.

Powerline Technician (Former Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 17 February 2017

Lay off due to shortage of work.
Best company I've ever worked for.
Excellent hands on training, I highly recommend Valard construction to anyone in the powerline field.

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5.0

Awesome Company to work for.-great opportunities for growth

Project Assistant (Current Employee) – L'anse Au Loup, NL – 18 September 2016

I have worked for Valard since 2010 starting out in their head-office for 3 years then ventured out to the field where the real work takes place. I have learned a lot and the company always has opportunities for growth or to move around in various depts and always allows you to learn new skills. Although its a large company you feel appreciated and it feels a lot like you are a part of a large family. They compensate you with great wages + benefits and give awards as recognition pertaining to your length of time with the company as well as bonuses at Christmas time.
I look forward to continued long-term employment and personal growth for years to come.

Pros

Lots of opportunites for growth

Cons

None

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1.0

Not a fair company

truck driver (Former Employee) – Alberta – 4 March 2016

To many family members are given jobs and have no idea what they are doing they do not care about safety and are two faced never again would I work for Valard

Pros

good money

Cons

If your not from manitoba you are nothing

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5.0

great place to work

Truck Driver/Equipment Operator (Former Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 20 January 2016

I enjoyed working for this company . They were doing the power line in Ab. I am hoping to go back to work for them when things change in Ab.

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5.0

Productive, Fun, Great Learning

Corporate Control Assistant (Intern) (Former Employee) – Edmonton, AB – 12 January 2016

I worked at Valard Construction LP as an intern.
It's an amazing company with amazing people. The management and co-workers were all really helpful which provided a great opportunity to learn a lot in my short time at Valard.

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