#relocation

XOM and Imperial Oil decide to divest Calgary-based non-core assets and restructure to stay competitive in a shifting regional and global energy market:

1- Calgary Quarry Park HQ: Sold to Brookfield, monetizing underutilized space. This mirrors Imperial’s real move to donate its former research centre and labs to SAIT, reinforcing a Calgary real estate pullback.

2- Corporate functions: Relocated to Edmonton, aligning headquarters with upstream operations.

3- Employee impact: Calgary staff offered relocation to operational or refinery sites, redeployment packages, or voluntary exits.

4- Cold Lake & Kearl: Continue to run as profitable oil sands assets, with upgrader units ensuring bitumen flows meet refinery specs. Over time, Imperial phases in project-level JVs with partners like Suncor and Cenovus on select expansions — sharing cost, technology, and risk without ceding full control.

5- Logistics & infrastructure (Midstream segment): Throughput and tariff agreements renegotiated with Enbridge and TC Energy, leveraging planned Mainline expansions and ~$2.5B Enbridge system upgrades. Rail partnerships with CN and CPKC improve flexibility to U.S. Gulf and Midwest markets.

6- Downstream operations:
Strathcona refinery (Edmonton) remains a central hub, now with renewable diesel capacity.
Sarnia refinery & chemical complex anchors the eastern market.
Nanticoke refinery complements Sarnia, strengthening Imperial’s Ontario downstream footprint.

Staff relocations tied into these downstream assets keep talent aligned with refining/chemical demand centers.

Is announcing an Upstream move to Edmonton a way to get people to quit ?
The Oilers are offering $15 Million to McDavid and he still wants to leave Deadmonton .

Has anyone heard what is happening with the new KC campus? I’ve heard a few rumors that Hagerstown and Coral will close as they have no more tax incentives and employees will be “offered” relocation to KC.

Heritage Pioneer here. Pretty tired of this s...t show already. Nothing good here. Time to leave before it gets too damaging to my health.
How long do I have to stay not to repay for relocation? I know it's 12 month, but from which date does the count starts? is it buying of the new house? selling of the previous one? or from the start date at the new office?

Cost of living is high and housing costs are higher. Compensation paid by TIAA is lower than average and drawing top talent is challenging. Doubling down and spending over $200M to relocate and draining down the surplus to hire 2,000 associates is high risk. Post COVID and virtual work from home, a much, much smarter strategy would be to recruit the best from all over the US instead of limiting yourself to a 30 Mile Zone. But, this what "T" wanted. Eventually AI, Accenture, India and the Phillipines are going to perform a giant su-king sound like Ross Perot and leave a hollow sound in Jerry Jones' $115M building complex.

Upstream to Edmonton. Downstream to Sarnia. Corporate functions unknown. By end of 2026. QP being divested.

Newfoundland boy doing a webcast Monday afternoon.

Discuss mobility with your family. Update your resumes and LinkedIn. Fill up at PetroCan this weekend.

Did other locations get meetings invites for relo?

Anyone got the scoop on what they’re going to say about San Ramon?

Hearing Enbridge is buying or leasing the imperial oil office in quarry park.

Heard that there will be a townhall for remote employees...
Dropping the hammer to relocate!

How are things going with the centralized hubs for each LOB? I left in July 2024 and remember getting emails about the hubs and cities they want to operate in and offer people relocation packages to keep their jobs. Just curious… thanks!

Been going around that she is very upset that her saying that we should ignore the presence reports got out on the interwebs. I guess her freeeloader remark didn’t land well.

Funny, none of these people were all that upset when the company scr_wed with the lives and livelihoods of thousands of people with the RTO layoffs and relocations. Just business. Now they’re aghast when dirty laundry is aired in public.

If you don’t want leaks just treat people with decency and respect. It’s not all that hard

Looks like some have been told today to be ready to move to Dallas. Its pack up and go or go. Dallas is where the work will be

so yeah, no more oldsmar campus. they're closing out remaining departments and moving to maryland. just got 2 weeks notice.

Does anyone know when the Arlington Heights lease is over? My coworkers are scattered at different locations. They did offer me a position in Dallas. Thats a no go for me.

Does the relocation package offering follow the same Tuesday after pay week timing like the layoffs, or is it different? Still a 30 day period to decide on relocation package offering accept or decline?

Any other comments from someone having recently gone through this is welcomed.

Layoffs have started September 2025. Folks being told to relocate to either Charlotte, San Antonio, or Alabama or be laid off. Some are being offered relo packages others are not. I am thinking they are looking to trim that office down or close completely with the Cox Merger.

What are the future plans for T&D in Edinburgh? The fact that we are currently based in a WeWork office, which is a co-working space, does not seem very promising..

Has there been any discussion on how long this designation will last and if all people outside hubs need to move or just where offices are closed? This puts people with that status in limbo prolonging the decision.

The company and John Stankey have made it clear that the direction is for employees to be colocated in Dallas. It doesn’t make sense for us to operate and keep open hubs or offices across the U.S. for a distributed workforce. Either relocate to Dallas or quit.

And none of this nonsense of I work in a (fake) hub located in LA, St Louis, or Arkansas city. I have specialized skills or deliver exceptional value nonsense. We run a dynamic customer-facing business, tackling large-scale, challenging initiatives. This is why we work in person, together in Dallas, during common working hours. If working in another city is important to you, then do it for some other company.

So what do you do? Move to Dallas or Not ? Its really that simple

If you are in San Ramon, schedule time with your boss. They should have all the information now. Looks like no flying back and forth will be allowed. Houston is now home and the time in office will be monitored and working remotely from San Ramon will not be allowed. Good luck my friends.

Understand remote workers are part of Phase 2, but do we think any exceptions will be made for those who where hired into a remote position OR will they be given a choice (maybe with a relocation package) to move closer to an office. I’m asking because I’m hearing others at the company say if exceptions are made, they would rather relocate out of state and ask to work remotely. For the record, I am fine going back 5 days as long as I have a job.

400 Summer street.

Suuuuuuper.

How fu--ing done deaf could he be:

"For many, especially those in Rhode Island, the move brings real changes: I want to acknowledge that some of you will now have longer commutes and more daily complexity for you and your families"

No - ALL of us in RI will you donut.

Not sure but if I had to guess: a RTO mandate requiring relocation or payout would be the way they would go. They are in the business of making money. They don't care about our preferences. Remote workers in multiple states is complicated for businesses. Centralizing employees into two hubs simplifies payroll, labor laws, and union negotiations. (This is only my guess, however and yes it su-ks.)
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Bumping this up for visibility. Unfortunately, this seems like the most likely scenario when it comes to locations.

Told to relocate to Charlotte without a package. Seems like they’re pulling some very shady practices. Anyone else getting pushed and prodded like this?

Before you move to a new assignment in Midland remember that if the company fired you there they will not pay to love you to Houston. Nothing better than being fired in the middle of a downturn in west Texas! Your home value will plummet the same time you and everyone is fired. Do not do it bruh! Stay away from Midland at all costs.

Company is offering ESRO then relocations in D9. Should all be in the books by the end of September.

I relocated to the hub based on assurances of job security and professional growth. Despite these commitments, I have now been laid off. It is deeply concerning to see management decisions that appear to disregard the well-being and stability of employees’ lives.

Lots of folks have heard rumors that the folks in the Wooten bldg are moving to the Forest Hills bldg. They have even gotten rid of their daytime cleaning crew. I thought they were revamping that bldg. what happened? They certainly haven’t done anything to the Forest Hills one. Slap some purple paint on a wall and call it a day. Will they revamp the Forest Hills bldg if we are all under one roof?

Article says company is moving their HQ from downtown to Plano Tx .

Van Nuys Office worker reduction happening or is it just a rumor? Commutable employees were relocated at the end of July and now all the other employees are sitting waiting to hear what happens next and be able to move on with their lives. Anyone have news on when this might happen?

Found this embedded in another post and elevating here. Strange comment on this year, which is not possible, but it goes on to say the vast majority are expected in houston July 1st:

The revised timeline presents notable implications for San Ramon. According to one of the decks shared with our team, the guidance indicates that relocations should occur "ASAP," with the majority of transitions finalized by the end of this year. However, there are specific exceptions extending into 2026.

For employees with school-aged children and confirmed roles within the new organization, relocation is expected to take place during the summer of 2026. After July 1, 2026, the only personnel remaining in San Ramon will be those scheduled to exit the company by year-end. These individuals will be responsible for managing transition-related activities.

We’ve been informed that there will be no exceptions for employees continuing with the company to remain in San Ramon beyond July 2026. Most VPs overseeing personnel have access to a standardized Q&A document. If you have questions, please reach out directly to your group’s VP for clarification.

While we understand this may be a significant change, remaining in San Ramon is not a viable option moving forward.

If you were offered a promotion with a substantial raise? Or is it too much of a risk right now?

Sounds like last layoff hit any fully remote worker? Did anyone survive or did they wipe that slate clean in the impacted departments? Were those affected given a relocation offer or just let go? Worried about my future with the company.

I heard the rumor that we have put a freeze on any more Canadian expat moves? Is this true? Guyana will be f’d

Could anyone tell me if country-to-country movements or applications for positions in other countries are currently blocked?

I am part of the job cut 😢
this morning was my last day, have interview set up, will probably have to relocate out west. Good luck to the survivors, there's a future out there if you want it.

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