If you value work/life balance, this place isn’t for you - Manager Stantec Employee Review

1.0
1 Jun 2022
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Pros

Great people Employee resource groups recognize our various employee communities

Cons

Honestly employees are just exhausted. Stantec is so acquisition focused, people can’t keep up trying to integrate everyone. Work life balance has gone out the door, new and acquired employees are valued far more than the long time employees who have the critical working knowledge of the company and its history and they are made to feel like they’re replaceable. The only way to move ahead in the company is by navigating the internal political minefield and being a “yes” person. Some of the company’s very tenured and impactful employees are leaving without jobs lined up as they’re just tired of it all. It’s so disappointing to see Stantec go in the direction it has, it was a great company to work for, you felt like you mattered and that you made a difference every day.

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5.0
16 May 2026
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Pros

Working as an Administrative Assistant at Stantec involves a wide range of responsibilities and can be highly rewarding for those who are motivated and proactive. The office environment is positive, and colleagues are approachable and collaborative. Being part of a large international organization also brings a strong sense of pride and purpose to the role.

Cons

One downside of working at Stantec is the uncertainty around job security, as organizational restructuring and cost-saving measures can sometimes lead to unexpected layoffs.

2.0
15 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid Work and access to useful engineering tools

Cons

Projects are inconsistent in organization and structure (some good some bad). High (and strict) utilization requirements of >93% for entry level and mid level engineers results in overtime with overlapping work loads to avoid any downtime between projects. No development or mentorship strategy around work assignments, the main goal is to keep utilization up. Stantec has been very focused on cutting costs by offshoring, limiting conference attendance, reducing volunteer hours, no tuition reimbursement, multiple layers of approvals to attend in-office CPR training, etc. Very corporate environment and top heavy management with over 240+ “Vice Presidents” currently at the company. Difficult to get raises/promotions besides annual raise. Typical raise is ~3-5% with a good review depending on where your current salary is in relation to the pay range for your career level.

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