Extremely limited benefits and low pay overshadow project exposure - Anonymous employee Stantec Employee Review

Stantec does not value its employees when it comes to benefits, compensation, and overall workplace support. The healthcare offerings are very disappointing. Even with incentives, employees should expect to pay over $300 per month out of pocket for coverage. The company pushes a program called “Vitality,” which requires completing various tasks to receive small discounts on healthcare costs. These tasks feel excessive and intrusive, and the program raises concerns about how personal data is used. Without fully participating, healthcare becomes even more expensive. The most affordable plan is essentially an HSA option that shifts most healthcare costs onto employees. It feels like the structure is designed to minimize company contribution rather than support employee well-being. Compensation is also below expectations. Pay is low compared to industry standards, and there are no meaningful bonuses. The stock benefit is extremely minimal, around 1 percent of salary, which makes it like a slap in the face. You only receive it if you buy 2% of salary worth of stocks. So they force you to buy their stocks in order to get free stocks. Time off is limited, with only two weeks of PTO, which is way below industry standards. Leadership messaging does not help morale. In quarterly meetings, there is a constant focus on “earnings,” which feels disconnected from employee concerns like pay, workload, and benefits. It creates the impression that financial performance is prioritized far above employee well-being. The office setup is also inconvenient. Not having an assigned desk makes employees feel like they are not even full-time staff. On top of that, the office frequently has HVAC issues, which further adds to the discomfort and overall poor working environment. Overall, the benefits package, compensation, and workplace setup make it clear that employee needs are not a priority.