Vantaggi
-Excellent benefits (medical, prescription drug plan etc) -DC Pension Plan - A variety of different work environments (underground mines, mill, smelter nickel refinery) each with their own unique equipment, processes challenges etc. - Exposure to multiple plant sites with company Apprenticeship program. -A large variety of equipment from modern cutting edge technology to 100 year old tech that you may never see anywhere else. - Ample opportunities to work overtime if you want to make additional income - Chance at annual bonus averaging in the 10-15k range - Co-workers are welcoming and easy to get along with - Most supervisors are approachable and honest
Svantaggi
-Hourly rates for skilled trades could be higher given the isolation (7 hour drive to Winnipeg) -like most large companies they don't like change and when it does happen it takes a long time. - Some skilled trades are paid more then others - turnover in skilled trades is extremely high - majority of surface operations (smelter and nickel refinery are closing Q3 of 2018)