Guess what will XOM do? I am not certain but this smells like a sale. We'll know in 10 minutes.
We are on the top of at least one list today
https://x.com/TheLayoff/status/1972761080318529616
Imperial Oil restructuring announcement : Calgary exit, Edmonton hub, JVs & logistics shift
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... — read more
contractors
any contractors on this site, if yes, what's top of your mind and what options we have now that sh-t has hit the fan
Severance Terms (September 2025 Layoffs)
I've seen some folks reporting 3 weeks per year of tenure and for short-term employees numbers seems to be smaller. I also see that some are reporting that lawyers are advising them to sign. Just curious if we can consolidate what we know about... — read more
Tracker
Let's track who was let go but be careful not to out yourself by revealing too much. Reply to this thread and post detail you are comfortable sharing.
Live commentary thread
Post for live commentary and key insights
Forum
Several of you confirmed the 3:00 MDT Employee Forum invites went out. Can anyone who attended share what was actually said in the meeting and what the outcome was?
Here we go - we’re all fu---d
Meeting sent out. Good luck folks
3pm today! It’s happening
All Imperial employees invited to a 3pm forum.
There it is
Newfoundland boy invites you all 5PM eastern
Even McDavid won’t Sign in Edmonton
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 .
It is on like Donkey Kong
Very connected senior employee halfway around the world told me today Imperial was to be sold. Stopped by here to see total panic so am thinking it must be real.
As far as pranks go, this one is up there
What a great prank. First it was 6 AM before markets open for a big announcement, then it was in the morning when business opened, then it was afternoon so that managers get a heads up first. Now it’s end of day when markets have closed. Some are... — read more
There are NO LAYOFFS !!
Stop fear mongering, nothing is happening today nor tomorrow nor any other day. Just check your senior leaders calendars there is nothing suspicious there. And kearl asset manager is on days off, don’t you think he would be working if there were... — read more
So nothing today?
Apparently, management and leadership are attending a forum, which may or may not mean anything. If anyone has updates, please share. I really hope all of this turns out to be just unsubstantiated rumors - not because I’m invested in this company... — read more
It's happening
I’m not sure if it’s happening today or later this week, but I know it’s not related to this place or trolling. People who had no idea what this site was when I mentioned it are on edge because they’ve heard the same rumors we have here.
Was it all bullsh-t?
It sure seems like we got trolled heavily by someone here. I don’t see a damn announcement or invite for anything, nor does anyone else.
No Announcement
Apparently nothing happening until Friday.
Here we go!
Good luck all!
They can forget about productivity today
I know I'm not the only one who can't even think about work right now. The sooner this is over, the better, even if I'm cut. The anticipation is ki-ling me, literally. I'm scared to take my blood pressure again because of how high it is. Anyone who... — read more
Is severance negotiable?
They're basically giving it to us so we don't sue them down the line, right? So is there a way to negotiate the number or any benefits that might come with it? I'm sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but this is the first time I'm facing... — read more
Imperial Oil is Finished
I have it from a good source (high up in management) that Imperial is being directed by Exxon to reduce headcount. The legality of this is up for debate, perhaps Exxon will acquire imperial, but that’s besides the point. What we know for a fact is 1)... — read more
Don't make it easy for them
What is about to happen is part of a global strategy to reduced headcount and move our Canadian jobs to Houston and the BTC. ExxonMobil still wants our oil and has plans to increase production and develop Aspen plus other assets. If they want our... — read more
Nothing is going to happen tomorrow
Some dufus started this rumor after seeing IOL LT at EMHC but honestly there is NO credible source that anything will be happening tomorrow. Its going to be a normal day at work FFS.
Distrust
Its clear to see with how easy people are jumping to conclusions just how broken this company is. Constantly having to wonder will you be next. Dreading announcements, dreading town halls - its a slow, exhausting and emotional mental game. This... — read more
If it’s just a re-org, why did senior management need to meet with federal ministers?
The rumours swirling here mostly don’t seem to discuss major sale of assets, but I don’t see why they would be meeting with federal ministers if there wasn’t something bigger than an office relocation in the works.
QP closure and jobs moved by 2027
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... — read more
Sale is unlikely. Polaris project - employee reduction is believable
Would be hard to believe there is a sale of a 145 year old company. But a Polaris project employee reorganization (reduction) is more likely. My guess, if you don’t need to physically turn the pipe. Your job will be sent elsewhere. Good luck... — read more
One tenant for QP
Kiewit employees in Calgary have been told they are moving into QP office sometime soon. I am guessing they will take West or North building. Kiewit is small enough in Calgary to fit in one building.
Post the email
I just hope someone posts the decision purely driven by shareholder returns, what a shameful way to ruin a great Canadian company Congrats to the management team in Australia, Retired and soon to be retired. What a legacy to leave
Get your personal files from your work laptop
APEGA records, pay stubs, etc. You never know.
So definitely no meeting invites before Monday?
This is going to be one he-l of a weekend.
QP sold to Enbridge
I heard enbridge workers were told this? Anyone else hear? Are they taking the whole campus? Is imperial moving out?
Anyone receive the meeting invite yet?
We are all assuming Sept 29 is big announcement day. I haven’t gotten mine yet. Maybe other business units got theirs.