If we had a union, similar to that of the government, then IOL would not be able to lay people off that easily. They also would not be able to bully people through the ranking system. We need to start a union for CL25 and below

90%+ of the laid offs in my group came from minority groups. Are you seeing a similar trend in your area? Speak up! It’s your responsibility. Talk to either your supervisor or anonymously report it... — read more 

If you are a visible minority + experienced hire then your future at IOL is bleak and you need to look for something else because chances are you are going to be laid off.

Feeling kind of relieved that I don’t need to see those double faced puppet managers who do as they are f—ng ordered by their XOM bosses. I don’t have to worry about a darn ranking system that no one knows how it works. I don’t have to see the... — read more 

But thank you. Honestly. I'm sure some of you feel the same way.

There is life after Imperial oil. And what a fine life it will be. Any company in your future will be lucky to have you as an employee with the skills and knowledge you are able to provide. A company that will reward your hard work and you will be... — read more 

How does it work?

I am from the HR department. I have been with this company for about 3 years. I was given a very generous package with 7 years into the future. They also gave me chocolates so that makes up it. It s—s that I got layed off but I know it's not... — read more 

I got laid off yesterday. If I didn't, I would be agonizing if and when round 2 is coming, anticipating how brutal my next PDS feedback will be, and hating some awful coworkers that are selfish human beings (IOL has great people but also some... — read more 

When it will start?

I have been with IOL for 5 + years after I graduated from UA with an engineering degree. I have worked in different business teams ( pricing, controller...) I am upset because If I get laid off, i am afraid I will never be able to find a job of... — read more 

In the past 5+ years I have noticed leadership failing and it is not entirely surprising given that people who are currently leading this company does not know sh*t. We saw that when MT (a past great leader) asked the question during the employee... — read more 

From someone who got laid off a year ago for no reason at all, in downstream calgary, my advice is to be positive about it. Being laid off was the best thing that happened to me. Not only did I benefit financially through the various things offered... — read more 

I am busy, most of the time pretend to be busy, working with scare....

I am confused...

Job cuts were expected given the current economic environment caused by covid19. Vast majority of terminated jobs have been and will be from minority groups. Not sure if managers realize this but it’s pretty obvious. It’s the elephant in the room... — read more 

Calgary-based Imperial Oil Ltd. said Wednesday it is laying off about 200 of its 6,000 employees across Canada as part of a cost-cutting initiative due to low... — read more 

How do they do it? A phone call with HR?

Let’s consolidate here

Talk about waiting on pins and needles. We've known for a while now that layoffs were coming but we were never given any details. So, basically, they just elevated our stress levels for no good reason. If I'm going to be laid off just tell me and get... — read more 

Tomorrow is going to be interesting. Layoffs, restructure of teams are coming I overheard from manager and 12% of the company will be let go, mostly in Calgary HQ not the asset level ( do ppl in Calgary even do anything) anyways i'll be here sipping... — read more 

Working for over 8 years with IOL, and never seen anything like these multiple meetings from multiple levels of management, in one day. This is crazy exciting! Anyone else feeling excited like me? It can’t be just to announce layoffs. That... — read more 

Imperial bailing out of Syncrude. Sands are consolidating. Expect further rationalization on production side today. Refining makes money, production in sands does not.

IOL will announce 10% cut across Canada by year end. Managers have signed confidentiality agreements last week and submitted names to HR. No forced or incentivized retirement. Severance will be 1 month per year of service, so expecting mostly mid... — read more 

Been quiet. What’s going on? Anyone hear what the plans are going forward?

Good news!

IOL is in the same situation today as pulp and paper was 10 years ago, and it was a bloodbath - for the employees. The future of hydrocarbon development is Guyana, Brazil, Mozambique, New Guinea, insert low cost producer. Not North America. You... — read more 

Anyone excited??!! It surely feels great to return to black after a period of red. We are on the right path. Let’s move forward.

We will cut at least 20% of the workforce from our Canadian Operations.

Get ready folks it’s coming!

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If that is the US plan, do you think IOL will axe similar amount of jobs?

I know IOL is always looking at XOM to tell them what to do, but still thought someone in IOL might have some idea of what is going on. Is there anyone in this chain with any internal info on what Kearl and Cold Lake will do?

Did IOL people receive notice about the Oct 21 forum?

Haven’t heard of any new layoffs in the last one or two weeks. Does this means we are done with the layoffs for this year? Or, is this the calm before the great storm?

Anybody have the insider info on how much of the wage folks are going to be impacted by the layoffs? Any numbers from the exxon europe layoff plans?

How many people have already been let go? Can they achieve the numbers they need just by letting go the People who got NSI and put on PIP?