Can someone help me understand, Dan Lyons said the reason why company profit was lower in Q1 was driven by executives compensation due to 50,% run up in company stock price. Is this real? Profits took a hit partly because of a dramatic runup in the... — read more
People leaving imperial
How many people have left imperial until now? Including resignations, early retirement or laid off.
Edmonton move!
Any update on the move?
How long for Sunlife / Pension funds to transfer?
How long has it been taking people out there for Sunlife to transfer the index funds to your brokerage of choice? Also, for those taking a lump sum from the pension plan, how long before those funds hit a LIRA account once the forms are submitted?
Keeping track of people leaving
I was trying to keep track of friends and colleagues leaving IOL. But, recently it has blown up so much that I had to stop. Sad, but it is the reality. Imperial will probably show a large net cash positive position next quarter, but the knowledge... — read more
Termination due to performance outside annual PA cycle
Has anyone ever seen/have had experience with termination due to performance outside the annual PA process, i.e. not talking about safety or ethics violations kind of events
Redeployment Pool News
I am one of the so called lucky ones who did not get terminated but put in the redeployment pool and STILL have not heard as they have till June 30. Anyone else hear anything yet?
Any new update!!!
Any insights on any new suspicious things happening at imperial?
Actual Severance?
For those who have been terminated, how was the actual severance compared to the initial estimate letter?
PIL package at IOL
What does the pay package look like if one elects PIL instead of PIP? If one does PIP and doesn’t pass, what does the pay package look like?
Health benefits part of package?
For those that have left and received their termination packages, how long is the company offering health, dental, and life insurance benefits?
PDS Sh**show
Can anyone explain why employees are still being required to complete their PDS even though they’re already being laid off in 2026? HR is saying it’s mandatory if an employee doesn’t yet have an official termination date. Honestly, what’s the point... — read more
Refinery utilization just 88%
Is imperial going down the drain? Any updates on Edmonton move?
RRSP and Termination
After termination, how long does it usually take to receive communications about the pension and RRSP plans? I’ve been waiting for about 3 weeks now and wanted to follow up.
Overpayment and company wanting to be repaid
Any experience with being “overpaid” and having to pay the company back? I’ve heard many people over the years having to pay back supposed owed money due to either being paid more because of some pay reconciliation or after having EDB, then between... — read more
Kearl sold to CNRL
Recently heard from automation lead at CNRL that they are going to buy Kearl. Does anyone have some information?
Great Company - Actively helping you get out the door
This is a great place to work and has such a bright future ahead with Transformation well underway. It is so great, that we have had over 400+ employees quit on their own, so far. It is expected that at least 50% + of the Calgary campus will quit or... — read more
Last pay increase
How bad was it for you?
Early move to Edmonton?
To make the transition smoother for employees and out of the kindness of their hearts, the MC is going to let Calgary people move to Edmonton early. How thoughtful and considerate of them. I’m sure it has nothing to do with growing concern about... — read more
More cuts on the horizon
Do we know anything?
Foreign Workforce in Strathcona Refinery
Lots of foreigners (Americans, Indians, Malaysians) under the guise of “specialty skills” Canadians can’t apparently perform in their customs letter. All lies! Folks forced to signing these bogus letters to allow these foreigners through and steal... — read more
Contaminated gas at Esso station
https://globalnews.ca/news/11805134/edmonton-esso-contaminated-gas/
Leak Cold Clake
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/imperial-oil-pipeline-spill-bitumen-emulsion-9.7165429
Performance review
I have heard recently that all those who have "Needs significant improvement" in past 4-5 years will be terminated. Has anyone heard about this? Like what the fu-k imperial was so understaffed with people working in stress. This company only looks... — read more
Performance assessment news…it’s coming
Looks like adjustments will come much easier than expected…2 MLRP strikes within 5 years and you are to be separated…welcome to the jungle…
First wave of layoffs for 2026
This week has felt incredibly heavy. Several people I know walked out for the last time on March 31, and it’s been hard to watch. Some were lucky enough to retire on their own terms, but others left with severance they never asked for. It’s... — read more
latest on Edmonton move?
I've heard a lot of rumors about how it's not going well so far. Does anyone have any insight on what the latest is?
Got paid from Imperial Oil KEARL four days early
Any ideas as to why a company would choose to loose four days worth of interest on money paid for wages four days early? I don’t see any sort of holiday either here nor in Buenos Aires… selling? Shutting down?
Does NSI always result in severance?
Are you given an option for improvement plan? If so, can you decline and receive severance? How frequently are we seeing NSI given to MPT employees in Canada ? Seems more common than in US.
Severance package or annuitant benefits
If you are retirement eligible and also being severed in 2027: Are you considering retiring before end of 2026 to retain the 2026 annuitant benefits (and thereby forego severance package)? Or do you think it’s better to get the severance package and... — read more
PIP severance
If someone is NSI’d and laid off in the future based on PDS process, do they get the same severance as folks now as long as they’ve agreed not to sue? I.e ~1 month per year of service plus keep your pension (lump sum) and keep your RSU’s. ?
Upcoming PDS cycle
Ready for another round? Over 300 people have already left since the September 29 announcement, projects are scarce, meaningful work even scarcer and the long-term outlook for Canada couldn’t be clearer. Naturally, this seems like the perfect moment... — read more
Severance Value
For those who have left or have received termination letter, what are the severance amounts vs estimate? Please state YEE and % difference between estimate and actual.
Trust in Imperial Oil
After all that Imperial Oil has done in the last few years, all the trust and faith in the company has evaporated. I don’t know how Management will rebuild it??
Upstream assets will be sold in 2028
Someone told me that Imperial Oil is selling its Upstream assets in 2028. Has anyone heard anything like this??
With new town next week what are we asking for?
As the title shows what are we as employees and contractors going to ask for? the sky should be the limit given the last one many thumbed up the nasty coffee in the west,
Honest question…
How does one resign from this place? where is the “button”? is there a “goto”? Is there an app? does one send an email to the supervisor first before using the official avenue to HR?
Any truth in this?
This is something I heard from a contractor company holding a big support contract for Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil Canada. The contractor has been informed that their service will not be required anymore after 2028, since ExxonMobil will liquidate... — read more
Kearl Union Website Link
Here is the link for the new union website for all interested. Please have a look and subscribe. https://www.kearlunion.com/
Check your Payroll
Did you also see $300 wellness spending account showed up as taxable benefit on your pay slip even though you haven't made claim for 2026? As a matter of principle this could cause inaccurate personal tax reporting. Just the sheer of incompetence... — read more