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After taking a long time to decide whether I should write this review, I've concluded that professionals considering employment here deserve to hear about my experience.

This was, without question, the worst company I have worked for in my entire career. The organization constantly promoted the idea that employees were "family," yet my experience was the complete opposite. I found the culture to be highly toxic, poorly managed, and lacking transparency.

Leadership decisions often seemed disconnected from the realities of the business. I witnessed individuals being placed into critical leadership roles despite having little relevant experience, only to see those same decisions reversed months later. The resulting instability created confusion, frustration, and a lack of confidence throughout the organization.

I was also troubled by what appeared to be favoritism within the company. From my perspective, family relationships seemed to have significant influence on leadership positions and decision-making. Whether intentional or not, it created the perception that advancement opportunities were not always based on merit.

What disappointed me most was the way employees were treated. In my case, I returned from holidays to find that my position was effectively being eliminated, despite receiving a warm welcome back from management. That experience left a lasting impression about the level of honesty and respect employees could expect.

The company frequently talked about analytics, data-driven decisions, and modern management practices, but from where I sat, many decisions appeared inconsistent and disconnected from operational reality.

I would not return to this company even if I were offered three times my current salary. My experience was that negative.

For anyone considering employment here, I would strongly encourage you to do extensive research, speak with current and former employees, and carefully evaluate whether this is the type of environment in which you want to build your career.

Next is a company with a lot of great people working there. The work is extremely fast paced but it can be very rewarding seeing the immediate impact you can make. Within the first week I was starting to make a differemce instead of being buried in onboarding material. 
The company has made strides re-structuring its management and now there is support for new ideas to be brought forward and implemented to improve existing processes or replace them with something that works better. With that being said there are still lots of areas for improvement, but the president has started to push for these process improvements himself instead of relying on his managers to drive these changes, which at a small company is nice to see.
The company has no policy for sick days or flex time to see a doctor / make an appointment during work hours, however I never had an issue chatting with my manager and making the time up, but this is always done on a case by case basis.

Overall, the people are great because everyone working there is working really hard to make everyday at the company easier and improve the processes. The reality is that there is still a lot of process improvement ongoing, so not being willing to put in the work or being inflexible towards new procedures would not be a good fit. Employees are asked to step up and do more than what may be typically expected, but they have the benefit of seeing the positive impact that their work makes and hearing the good that they do from the other team members at Next.
The compensation is not quite on par with what else is out there, however not having to commute to downtown Calgary, free parking onsite and more freedom in your role are some of the advantages I found working at Next.

Three weeks have come and gone since my resignation as Production Supervisor  at NEXT Compression.
Not once.did anyone conduct an exit review or ask why or what drove me to this decision.
The current culture is " To ease pain & suffering of all employees"
This is portrayed and preached but NOT brought into practice.
People are what makes a company great. Empathy, constructive feedback, ensuring employees are motivated, supported and given the opportunity to be heard or a chance for growth are what makes for a healthy environment.
People are not tools to be put on a shelf until needed to perform a task.
Being told "Cut the head off the snake before it poisons the body" just to silence the voice of concerns or needs....does not build trust and respect.
In fact it breeds silence and dissension.
I felt as if all my accomplishments and achievements had been diminished within a matter of minutes when told to do just that. 
My decisions are made for the good of all with input from those I work with. I could not in good conscience do something I felt was unjust or warranted.
In conclusion....a bad exit can have significant consequences for both the employees and the employer.
Negative feedback can leave us all feeling inadequate and questioning our capabilities or choices.
It is crucial for employers to recognize the impact of their words and decisions resulting from them.
There is good and bad no matter where you go.... People can change that.

I’ve worked at this company for 10+ years across several different roles, and one of the things I value most is how much support I’ve received to grow and evolve my career. Rather than being boxed into one path, I’ve had the freedom to explore different roles and find what I truly enjoy.

The company culture encourages honest conversation and open collaboration. From my experience, leadership is approachable and genuinely invested in employee satisfaction and development. Work-life balance can be challenging at times given the relative ebbs and flows of work (very common in the industry) but the company does try to maintain visibility and have honest conversations around work-load.

There are certainly areas for improvement. Some processes and tools aren’t as clearly defined or standardized as they could be, which does create uncertainty and frustration at times. This is particularly true for new employees.  That said, the company is undertaking several key initiatives to improve and I'm optimistic that this will improve in the near future and have a significantly positive impact on employees.

Very very disorganized in product support dept. 

No communication between the main office, parts techs, field techs & management, causing major issues with completing daily duties in a timely manor.

Biggest challenge - serial numbers are not provided to parts staff when quotes are requested. If you need a part you also need a serial # when calling the vendors, electronic parts catalogs are based on serial #'s.... 

The new materials manager needs to step up and help with daily parts requests, it's not all about #'s and profits! Helping your customers/techs get what they need is key to getting a sale. I belive strongly in providing quality customer service, this position did not allow me to do so. I was handling a work load of 2.5 people, and not taken seriously when I talked to management. VERY VERY STRESSFUL!

The owner is a very nice person, but has no clue how to run a successful product support dept, main focus is complete package sales. 

On the upside, when stressed you can go out into the yard and watch the horses & donkey in the farmers field! Sometimes the hoses will be close and let you pet them :) 

There's also some great people that work here and you can converse with coworkers without management getting upset. 

My experience with NEXT has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting it as a professional and forward-thinking organization committed to ongoing growth. A key strength is their proactive approach to employee engagement, exemplified by monthly manager-employee discussions focused on improvement and future goals. This is further supported by structured performance reviews, employee feedback surveys, and a dedicated career development program.

NEXT also understands the importance of a strong company culture. Regular quarterly team-building activities and potlucks provide enjoyable opportunities to build relationships with colleagues. The physical workspace is another plus – a bright, open office complemented by excellent facilities including a gym, a well-equipped kitchen/lunch area, and even a ping-pong table.

It's particularly refreshing to see a company that actively lives its core values: Deliver Results, Healthy Promises, One Tribe, and Speaking Our Truth. At NEXT, these aren't just slogans on a poster; they are principles guiding daily work and company culture



They are a great company in a lot of ways.

They consolidated 2 organizations in 2018, and are slowly working to consolidate the cultures and work styles of these organizations to move forward. 
In my short time with the organization, I enjoyed dealing with the various departments and employees.   The Senior Leadership Team is trying to move the company forward, and looking to better organize through process and procedure development.  

The only con is the structure of the Finance Department.  The Manager is a lovely person with great experience - at larger companies.  They lack experience within smaller organizations, and are unsure of how each position with the department works.  It makes it challenging to obtain the support you need, as management puts it on you to get yourself up and running with the various systems and tools you need to do your job.  
As well, there has been a great deal of turnover within the department in 2022.  Two employees have retired - only the  Payroll/HR position was successfully replaced.  The Accountant position has had 2 candidates come and go since March 2022.  




NEXT has the potential to be a good place to work however there are significant improvements needed. 
They do focus on continually improving employee satisfaction and engagement however I believe there was little follow through or results with these action items. Often times I felt my meetings with my direct manager were lacking substance or motivating factors. There was little to no recognition however a ton of criticizing. Work life balance was decent, no sick days however the option to work from home was there - although at the expense of being made to feel guilty for doing so. 
The work place culture is dull and nearly non existent.. I would not suggest this company for a young professional looking to have an engaging work environment. The turnover is very high, and communication is lacking.

I would say however there are a lot of great people who work here, and some management is really great. This has the potential to be a great place to work if the company made their employees feel valued rather then just a number. 


NEXT is a place where you can make a real difference if you’re someone who takes initiative and enjoys solving problems. The company is growing and evolving, which opens the door to step up, influence decisions, and drive meaningful improvements. There are strong people across the organization who care about doing things right, and collaborating with them is genuinely rewarding.

The pace is quick and expectations are high, but it pushes you to level up your skills and think more strategically. The company has also put clear effort into employee engagement and creating an open culture where people can speak freely and share ideas. It’s not perfect, like any organization in transition, alignment can take time, but the overall direction is encouraging and supportive for those who want to contribute to the momentum.

Overall, it’s a solid place to gain exposure, build leadership capability, and be part of positive change.

Working here can definitely be intense, the pace and expectations can sometimes feel overwhelming and stressful. But honestly, it’s also a very rewarding place to work. The company genuinely cares about its people, and that shows in how they listen to feedback and actually make changes based on it. NEXT is not afraid to shake things up instead of just sticking with “how it’s always been.” That mindset has opened up some amazing opportunities for me to grow and take on real responsibility.

They push decisions down to the people closest to the work, which means I am able to have a real say and make an impact. It’s empowering and has accelerating my professional development.

In short: It’s not always easy, but I found it’s worth it. I’m doing work and making impacts I wouldn’t have the opportunity to at another organization. 


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Welder 3 salaries reported	$43.33 per hour
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Structural welder 1 salary reported	$35.00 per hour
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