I am one of the so called lucky ones who did not get terminated but put in the redeployment pool and STILL have not heard as they have till June 30. Anyone else hear anything yet?

Any insights on any new suspicious things happening at imperial?

For those who have been terminated, how was the actual severance compared to the initial estimate letter?

What does the pay package look like if one elects PIL instead of PIP? If one does PIP and doesn’t pass, what does the pay package look like?

For those that have left and received their termination packages, how long is the company offering health, dental, and life insurance benefits?

Can anyone explain why employees are still being required to complete their PDS even though they’re already being laid off in 2026? HR is saying it’s mandatory if an employee doesn’t yet have an official termination date. Honestly, what’s the point... — read more 

Is imperial going down the drain? Any updates on Edmonton move?

After termination, how long does it usually take to receive communications about the pension and RRSP plans? I’ve been waiting for about 3 weeks now and wanted to follow up.

Any experience with being “overpaid” and having to pay the company back? I’ve heard many people over the years having to pay back supposed owed money due to either being paid more because of some pay reconciliation or after having EDB, then between... — read more 

Recently heard from automation lead at CNRL that they are going to buy Kearl. Does anyone have some information?

This is a great place to work and has such a bright future ahead with Transformation well underway. It is so great, that we have had over 400+ employees quit on their own, so far. It is expected that at least 50% + of the Calgary campus will quit or... — read more 

How bad was it for you?

To make the transition smoother for employees and out of the kindness of their hearts, the MC is going to let Calgary people move to Edmonton early. How thoughtful and considerate of them. I’m sure it has nothing to do with growing concern about... — read more 

Do we know anything?

Lots of foreigners (Americans, Indians, Malaysians) under the guise of “specialty skills” Canadians can’t apparently perform in their customs letter. All lies! Folks forced to signing these bogus letters to allow these foreigners through and steal... — read more 

https://globalnews.ca/news/11805134/edmonton-esso-contaminated-gas/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/imperial-oil-pipeline-spill-bitumen-emulsion-9.7165429

I have heard recently that all those who have "Needs significant improvement" in past 4-5 years will be terminated. Has anyone heard about this? Like what the fu-k imperial was so understaffed with people working in stress. This company only looks... — read more 

Looks like adjustments will come much easier than expected…2 MLRP strikes within 5 years and you are to be separated…welcome to the jungle…

This week has felt incredibly heavy. Several people I know walked out for the last time on March 31, and it’s been hard to watch. Some were lucky enough to retire on their own terms, but others left with severance they never asked for. It’s... — read more 

I've heard a lot of rumors about how it's not going well so far. Does anyone have any insight on what the latest is?

Any ideas as to why a company would choose to loose four days worth of interest on money paid for wages four days early? I don’t see any sort of holiday either here nor in Buenos Aires… selling? Shutting down?

Are you given an option for improvement plan? If so, can you decline and receive severance? How frequently are we seeing NSI given to MPT employees in Canada ? Seems more common than in US.

If you are retirement eligible and also being severed in 2027: Are you considering retiring before end of 2026 to retain the 2026 annuitant benefits (and thereby forego severance package)? Or do you think it’s better to get the severance package and... — read more 

If someone is NSI’d and laid off in the future based on PDS process, do they get the same severance as folks now as long as they’ve agreed not to sue? I.e ~1 month per year of service plus keep your pension (lump sum) and keep your RSU’s. ?

Ready for another round? Over 300 people have already left since the September 29 announcement, projects are scarce, meaningful work even scarcer and the long-term outlook for Canada couldn’t be clearer. Naturally, this seems like the perfect moment... — read more 

For those who have left or have received termination letter, what are the severance amounts vs estimate? Please state YEE and % difference between estimate and actual.

After all that Imperial Oil has done in the last few years, all the trust and faith in the company has evaporated. I don’t know how Management will rebuild it??

Someone told me that Imperial Oil is selling its Upstream assets in 2028. Has anyone heard anything like this??

As the title shows what are we as employees and contractors going to ask for? the sky should be the limit given the last one many thumbed up the nasty coffee in the west,

How does one resign from this place? where is the “button”? is there a “goto”? Is there an app? does one send an email to the supervisor first before using the official avenue to HR?

This is something I heard from a contractor company holding a big support contract for Imperial Oil and ExxonMobil Canada. The contractor has been informed that their service will not be required anymore after 2028, since ExxonMobil will liquidate... — read more 

Here is the link for the new union website for all interested. Please have a look and subscribe. https://www.kearlunion.com/

Did you also see $300 wellness spending account showed up as taxable benefit on your pay slip even though you haven't made claim for 2026? As a matter of principle this could cause inaccurate personal tax reporting. Just the sheer of incompetence... — read more 

Hello fellow Imperial colleagues: I work in a group out of the US that has been supporting the Imperial Transformation Teams and corresponding activities (data analytics). We have been involved since early October, and I have been part of the team... — read more 

Appears to be same group of IOL leadership in a private all day meeting at quarry park same group that met a month before they announced the layoffs meeting today. I’d normally say just a re group but they set it to private. Anyone know what else... — read more 

A bunch of new job postings just went up for Kearl roles in Calgary with requirement to move to Edmonton in 2028. This is to backfill the high number of roles that will be vacant due to high number of not mobiles/declines. This is just the beginning... — read more 

Hearing that Kearl is back on the sales block as part of Exxon’s focus on core business and Suncor likely buyer given need for ore to feed upgrader. What are you hearing?

Appears that their plan to move people to Edmonton is about to backfill on a listed company that makes billions of dollars every year which is about to fail. So many people have said no to the move that I’ve heard that we have about 200 job openings... — read more 

I am looking for my next job. I have 23 of work experience and of that 17 in Imperial Oil. I am getting offers from other companies, but salary difference is confusing me. Looks like Imperial’s salary was not too too low. I am just asking for... — read more