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The company on a regular basis will throw new employees who haven't been trained yet to perform tasks not even given to their most senior employees just to embarrass the new employee. When asking leaders for assistance most do not know, or will outright refuse to give assistance. Most co-workers feel the lack of leadership, but no one says a thing due to the HIGH turn over of employees in the company and fear of losing their job.

The expectation of having to kiss up to the managers is downright degrading for anyone who was told they would be trained in the position.The team will do the best they can to help one another, but its a general statement of a lack of training even for 5-year veteran employees. There really isn't anyone who has been around longer than that cause they cut them all. 

I would recommend this position to someone with 20+years experience who would need no training in tasks to be performed as the pay isn't bad and the perks are good, but, if your someone who wants to learn and grow into a company this isn't the place for you.

The Edmonton office seems to have been given a negative reputation for reasons I personally have not experienced. In my time here, I have met people who genuinely care, are supportive, and are more than willing to accommodate employees when help is needed.

One thing I appreciate most is that support is available; you simply have to ask. From day one, I felt welcomed by the team and continue to feel comfortable and valued in my role. The environment has been positive, respectful, and team-oriented.

Like any company, there are challenges. The workload can be demanding at times, and of course everyone would like to see better benefits. However, no workplace is perfect, and it is easy to focus only on negatives. In my experience, the people and culture here make a significant difference and create an environment where employees can succeed and feel supported.

Overall, my experience has been a positive one, and I believe the Edmonton office deserves more credit than it often receives.


The coworkers are awesome people who are a great team to work with, but the management is awful, incompetent managers are running this once highly completive leader in its industry in to the ground. I was constantly lead along with the promise of a "re-evaluation" and a raise every year for 3 years which i never got. I single handedly ran the entire warehouse and shipping department and was never recognized or rewarded for my hard work or dedication to the company. When people leave their duties and responsibilities just get dumped on to other employees and you end up doing 3 times as much work with no additional compensation.

Upper management is nothing but micro managing individuals who couldn’t even trust paint to dry on a wall. They’ll complain about having an immense workload, but not trust their staff to actually do their job. Either do everything and have a minor cardio infarction, or distribute the work and take a vacation. 

Any technicians apply for this role, this job will challenge your relationship with your significant other. This place says they’re a family but there is no I in team. There is an I in miracle and that’s the only way the Edmonton branch is operating. 

Pretty good bunch of guys to work with always busy just the way I liked it.Most of the time I worked by myself but sometimes I would need to get help umloading big plates or even just a spotter and they were always there to give me a hand.Worked with project managers,shop foreman and supervisor on a daily base sometimes it was hard and sometimes it was pretty good depend on the day as everyone has there day but I took it all in stride no worries.As long as I knew what was going on I did not have a problem or a conflict with anyone in the company as I got along with each and everyone I had to deal with.

Some of the personnel were grrmeay to work with but what trumped this was the complete lack of training from day one, terrible communication from management and horrible company direction. Chamco is a company that is a glossed over mom and pop organization with leadership that couldn't organize a children's birthday party. Where most companies look to the future and update policies, systems and culture. Chamco is stuck is 2009. Do yourself a favour and look elsewhere where you can learn and grow

Great place to work if you like to coast through your work day without any chance for a raise or advancement.
Self Reliant and self sufficient work attitude required as there is minimal manger support and direction given.  Disorganized and no clear scopes given for job need to self teach yourself most things in order to be successful.  Benefits are decent , pay rate is not enough to keep anyone interested as there is a very high amount of turnover.  Good people to work with but very set in old ways.

Some nice people to work with and the business has alot of potential, however the systems in place are counter productive and outdated.  Work culture is back stab and finger point.  The training available is always referenced but outdated to the systems and if you ask for clarification, office manager is too busy or deflects but will blame you for incorrect items.  They promise a great place to be but the reality is not so rosy.  My opinion

The team in small between parts and service and everyone is supportive. I feel welcomed from the time I enter the building to the time I leave each day. If I have questions someone is always there to help. The leadership both locally and in Calgary are caring and always asking how I am doing. This makes me feel like a person rather than a number. They seem to generally care about the people. I really enjoy working here and see myself here long term. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people top to bottom are great

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Trying to find the Foreman because he's constantly on the move on the premises 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Amazing, one of the best shops I've had the privilege to work in 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Work at a brisk pace ensuring quality over everything else.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Service technician 6 salaries reported	$85,000 per year
Millwright 2 salaries reported	$47.00 per hour
Field service technician 3 salaries reported	$44.83 per hour
Service administrator 1 salary reported	$57,000 per year
Project manager 3 salaries reported	$74,333 per year

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