Slackers need not apply - Engineer TELUS Employee Review

5.0
Aug 13, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

TELUS is a progressive company that provides opportunity for those willing to work hard and learn the industry. This is not a place to work if you have trouble getting to work on time, don't return phone calls/e-mail, or have issues with following a complex process. TELUS also provides continuous educational opportunities and if you are not a "learner" TELUS isn't for you. The benefits are outstanding (3 weeks holiday to start!) but the pay is only average. On the downside, the office politics and rumor mill run on overdrive at TELUS and the office drama can be overwhelming at times. In all, if you love technology, work well with others, have above average intelligence, and want to grow with a company that is also growing TELUS is for you.

Cons

The job processes are some of the most complex you will encounter anywhere.

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5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexibility of hours and freedom of location.

Cons

Pay is not high, and not enough tasks available at times.

2.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work from home and create your own schedule. Paid training. There is an option for therapy through the company.

Cons

They are hiring, but there aren't enough tasks to make the minimum of 10 hours a week. There are no raises and no promotions. They take a long time to respond to emails, if they respond at all. The only benefit is a 401 (k). $14 is the pay rate, and one can only work 20 hours a week, if there are enough tasks. The past couple of exams for training set one up to fail them. I have been doing this job long enough to know this. They constantly threaten your job, which really affects morale and confidence. There used to be bonuses, but they haven't done them in a long time. There were times we were given permission to work up to 35 hours for the week, but again, it has been a long time. Last one, they didn't have enough tasks to allow for workers to get to 25+. They also offered stock options, but they ended that as well. They made a major mistake on my end and threatened me unless I complied. Eventually got an email that they were wrong, but they didn't apologize. I saw they were hiring freelancers with a maximum of 25 hours a week. I wrote to management and was told the rest of us were only staying at 20. I am currently seeking other employment. There are other companies that do the same work with higher pay and actual benefits. This was once a good job, but once Telus took over, it has been downhill. I would not recommend this company anymore. I'm starting to wonder if this isn't a sinking ship.

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