Imperial Oil building office in Quarry Park

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by Flames in 07

Yea high salaries. And very good pension program.

IOL pays a higher than normal salary to take into account the fact that they don't have a bonus program.

It's about total comp people, don't get fixated on base salary alone.

[Calgary14]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

It is probably just an issue that has grown inside me over the years based on the nature of development in Calgary. Projects, from infrastructure to commercial to residential to recreational, in this city just seem to inefficient, slow and poorly planned. I guess I'm just getting tired of all the construction, big plans and failed dreams.

Anyone know the status of the London at Heritage towers? I think there was a shoppers drug mart in there but they didn't last long. I heard the original plan was for four towers but the developer ran out of money and only did two. I wonder if it will ever actually be finished

For anyone that owns there - how are the condo fees?

[Mass_nerder]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

Anyone know the status of the London at Heritage towers? I think there was a shoppers drug mart in there but they didn't last long. I heard the original plan was for four towers but the developer ran out of money and only did two. I wonder if it will ever actually be finished

For anyone that owns there - how are the condo fees?

I know that instead of building a 3rd tower, they're putting a whole foods in its place.

[MotoRacer]

Traffic complaints already?
According to this article
http://www.calgaryherald.com/touch/s...tml?id=9801787

Nobody is there yet?

ivor strong bridge in the budget yet?

[Resolute 14]

Originally Posted by Mass_nerder

I know that instead of building a 3rd tower, they're putting a whole foods in its place.

That will go well with Co-op literally across the street...

[bizkitgto]

Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse

IOL pays a higher than normal salary to take into account the fact that they don't have a bonus program.

It's about total comp people, don't get fixated on base salary alone.

The question becomes "is it worth it?".

Long hours and no bonus?? Sounds like a raw deal....but then again, you have a job for life.

[Flames in 07]

Originally Posted by bizkitgto

The question becomes "is it worth it?".

Long hours and no bonus?? Sounds like a raw deal....but then again, you have a job for life.

Long hours? As far as hours go it looks like a country club to me.

[bizkitgto]

Originally Posted by Flames in 07

Long hours? As far as hours go it looks like a country club to me.

It looks like a great facility. There's no denying that!

[bizkitgto]

Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee

...must...resist...many...hilarious... Imperial stories.

Some pretty weird comments in this thread about ol' Esso. "I heard that once you go in, you NEVER COME OUT!" It feels like a late-night-campfire-with-a-flashlight-in-the-face in this thread.

Anyway, if I worked there and they made this move it'd be goodbye in a second. In my career there's not a chance in hell I would kill my career by isolating myself like that. Many other professions require the close network too. They really do make some odd decisions, but at the end of the day, they really are majority owned by the world's largest oil company. I know lots of guys there, will be fun to see the reaction. My prediction, the younger staff will vacate (or try).

edit: also yes, they do hire experienced people, and yes, people do leave their company too. Just like any other company. Weird, I know.

What do your buddies think of work-life balance like at Imperial, similar to other oil co's like Shell or sweat shops like CNRL?

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by Calgary14

Anyone know the status of the London at Heritage towers? I think there was a shoppers drug mart in there but they didn't last long. I heard the original plan was for four towers but the developer ran out of money and only did two. I wonder if it will ever actually be finished

For anyone that owns there - how are the condo fees?

At the end of the day I just don't think the units sold as well as they needed, I know at one point the developer started renting out empty units when the market took a dump around 2008/09 there.

Can't imagine the residents that had previously purchased there were too happy about that move. Obviously any comex will have a share of rental units, but I wouldn't be too impressed with the development company running an apartment building when I thought I'd be having semi-permanent neighbours.

[bizkitgto]

Originally Posted by bizkitgto

What do your buddies think of work-life balance like at Imperial, similar to other oil co's like Shell or sweat shops like CNRL?

Any thoughts on work life balance @ IMO?

[gladaki]

Originally Posted by HELPNEEDED

Since a little child I've dreamt to work for them; hopefully my dream comes true, considering we're moving to Quarry Park.

I am curious why

[gladaki]

Originally Posted by bizkitgto

Any thoughts on work life balance @ IMO?

They have no bonus policy. They want each employee to keep pushing harder to reach the goals. They like hiring ex army people because of strict discipline.

[gladaki]

Originally Posted by bizkitgto

The question becomes "is it worth it?".

Long hours and no bonus?? Sounds like a raw deal....but then again, you have a job for life.

Their salaries are not that much..with bonuses many companies pay the same scale.