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Strathcona County

Just like my title says, working for Strathcona County is the absolute best place to work for on the entire planet. Like any job, there are certainly some frustrating moments, but there is really nowhere else like the County. They treat everyone with the upmost respect and they really do let you be who you are, and they work you using your best strengths. 

I’ve worked a lot of places in my life, and this is the only one where coming to work never felt like “work”. I hope to one day be fortunate enough to get a permanent job and retire here, albeit obtaining permanent positions are not easy to come by, even if you are blatantly the best candidate for the department—which I suppose would be my main critique. IMO, management should be proactively looking to secure talent and look for opportunities of growth, not stifle it. Exceptional performance should be rewarded, often times doing bare minimum is equivalent to final results, with relation to advancement perspectives. 

With that said, work life is relaxed, if you don’t finish today you can finish the rest tomorrow. Pay is above everyone else and staff is phenomenal. Come to the County if you are lucky enough to, you simply will not regret it.

Generally the day would start with going to past sites where we poured concrete to remove and clean the concrete forms. If the weather was agreeable we would pour another site and stay to finish the concrete. If there was enough time in the day we would help excavate the next site and form it.
I learned how to manage some labourers I was in charge of when the leadhand was not on site. I learned concrete finishing skills so I could be left alone to finish them.
As it was a government job, productivity was not always the goal. Strange choices of what work should be done or how it should be done entered into the workday.
Co-workers were all fine. Many were students using it as a source of income during their months off, but enough full time staff were there to keep on-site job knowledge.
The hardest part of the job was dealing with management, while the most enjoyable part was the actual concrete finishing.

I will submit a suggestion to management to bring in a table tennis I have never worked in a more highly organised, safety-minded operation as Strathcona County. The work culture is cohesive as bus drivers work changing shifts. This creates a supporting and caring work environment.

I find our passengers are largely understanding and the moments of gratitude I receive from taking the time to do a 360 look for any late runners, makes my day. My office is my mirror and windows and is always changing and in motion. 

The challenge of course in shift work. One must rise early to work a few hours, then to be active in fitness, eat well, and return in the late afternoon for a final few hours of work.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I was basically my own boss. The benefits were good and the pay adequate

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The county has this great way of portraying themselves as a good employer. The truth is they do not follow their own corporate values. Nepotism and favouritism are rampant.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic and depressive. There is unhealthy management. Non progressive and very seconded in not following their own corporate values. Horrible environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Do as little as possible. Supposed to be customer focused but management is about saving face and making sure they have job security.

I have had 2 jobs with the County now, and I have had very different experiences with both. The first was as a program instructor for summer camps, and the work was what I expected: running summer camps for children ages 7-12. The management, however, was not good. The other job I had was as a facility attendant was not what I expected it to be. Based on the job posting, I was to set up rooms for birthday parties/bookings and to ensure that the parties/bookings would run smoothly. After getting the job and going through a 3 month training period, I learned that I was not doing what the posting said, but I was a janitor. Long story short, make sure you know what you are getting into when you go to the interviews and if you accept a job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I’ve been working at Strathcona County Transit for 23yrs and really enjoy my job I start at 5am and work till 12:10pm and usually at home by 12:30pm 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
No stress during summer months, little bit of stress during winter months because of road conditions 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very respectful and enjoy my regular passengers

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Get to my first timing point ( bus stop) by 5:52am and follow the schedule till 12:10pm when another operator continues the route till shortly after 7pm

Sherwood Transit is a good place to work. But it is a stressful job ,having to be at your best at all times. It is a good job for retirees such as I. Typical day involves in safety checks ,insuring all machinery works. Report any problems while checking, or out on the road driving. Management does everything for training you to handle the tasks required of you. On the drive you deal with the public to insure they are happy with their experience while on the bus. The hardest part of the job is safety . To always be alert of yourself and the drivers on the road. Even though it is a public job, you can be alone to do the job.

The job itself is great.  Well paid and great benefits.  The problems begin when management is making routes for transit and they don't actually drive the bus.    
Changes for the better are at a snails pace. Of they're changed at a snails pace.  The employees who actually do the work need to be more involved in decision making, of making routes and the timing of the routes. Then inprovments need to be actually implemented, instead of ending up in neverland.

Worked over 14 years with no advancement, only ppl with family or friend in Management or Office  received promotions or a chance to attend courses to improve. 
 I feel my time spent here was a total set back in my career!!  Supervisors and Managers gave empty promises when the time came. 
Short staffed during Covid had us working extended hours with out being payed on the books, and time off that was requested ended up being denied.
Apply else where if looking for long term career 
Thanks  

Was a great place to receive first work experience. Received a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation from youth coordinator. Lots of fun time spent with children. Internship program, so no pay. Leadership skills were greatly developed, often encouraged to step outside of my comfort zone. Advancement program that eventually leads to being an official head camp instructor. received daily feedback from head instructor.

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