Process heavy and inconsistent management - Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant Stantec Employee Review

2.0
19 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A reasonable benefits package. Interesting projects. Nice people.

Cons

The company is far too process heavy, making work take significantly longer than it should. Management is very inconsistent at all levels. Promotions and pay depend on if your in the right office, liked by the right people there is no consistent criteria to compare staff against. Focus on external hiring without developing staff within.

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Pros

Hybrid Work and access to useful engineering tools

Cons

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