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IMP Group

When I first worked at IMP as an engineer, I enjoyed the work I did.  However, this lasted only a few years, as I quickly learned that the company has the following issues:

- does not support ideas on how to improve its internal processes
- does not support ideas on different markets it could pursue
- does not support training staff whatsoever or encouraging its staff to attend conferences (my last training prior to my departure from IMP was over six years ago and not once was I asked to attend conferences)
- company does not understand the concept of what a project manager is; existing technical staff are continuously expected to carry out tasks above and beyond their original job and expertise and to fill in any gaps
- no support or potential for career development, resulting in working for the company feeling like just a place to get paid, further fueling the desire for staff to leave
- considers engineers as expendable, but its managers as valuable assets, resulting in high turnover rate of technical staff
- lack of training extends to existing and new managers as well, so cycle of improper management of staff within the company continues to occur
- management tends to micromanage, so little to no responsibility is actually given to other staff to help encourage career development and accountability
- low morale due to poor company management, which results in poor communication and attitude amongst staff
- low morale exists within different departments, so these departments are constantly competing against each other, sometimes even for the same projects and jobs
- pay is low for an engineer, and pay raises slow down the longer you stay, resulting in not covering rate of inflation
- must be with the company for 10 years just to get four weeks of vacation (at least while I was employed there this was the case)
- IMP tries hard to operate like a big company, but by expecting its staff to carry on multiple jobs, acts more like a small start-up with little to no direction

When I first worked at IMP as an engineer, I enjoyed the work I did. However, this lasted only a few years, as I quickly learned that the company has the following issues:

- does not support ideas on how to improve its internal processes
- does not support ideas on different markets it could pursue
- does not support training staff whatsoever or encouraging its staff to attend conferences (my last training prior to my departure from IMP was over six years ago and not once was I asked to attend conferences)
- company does not understand the concept of what a project manager is; existing technical staff are continuously expected to carry out tasks above and beyond their original job and expertise and to fill in any gaps
- no support or potential for career development, resulting in working for the company feeling like just a place to get paid, further fueling the desire for staff to leave
- considers engineers as expendable, but its managers as valuable assets, resulting in high turnover rate of technical staff
- lack of training extends to existing and new managers as well, so cycle of improper management of staff within the company continues to occur
- management tends to micromanage, so little to no responsibility is actually given to other staff to help encourage career development and accountability
- low morale due to poor company management, which results in poor communication and attitude amongst staff
- low morale exists within different departments, so these departments are constantly competing against each other, sometimes even for the same projects and jobs
- pay is low for an engineer, and pay raises slow down the longer you stay, resulting in not covering rate of inflation
- must be with the company for 10 years just to get four weeks of vacation (at least while I was employed there this was the case)
- IMP tries hard to operate like a big company, but by expecting its staff to carry on multiple jobs, acts more like a small start-up with little to no direction

Wages are low...not a good place to be if your an apprentice AME or licensed...time on AC isnt reconized by transport canada...your M1/M2 rating will not remain current as well. Common sense is out the window when working for IMP/Canadian Armed Forces. Resources waisted...piles of money waisted...Inhouse type course is useless anywhere else other then with IMP...
Older work force ...mostly ex military which are retiring...Company does not replace employees after this point leaving more work on the shoulders of those who remain although the government has already paid for a certain number of people to maintain the AC...Meaning IMP is making more money with less people. Forced overtime...little compensation...
You would make more with half the stress as an auto mechanic.
Heavy turn over of commerical engineers as the wages are bad...work enviroment poison....the secret is out ....more commercial guys quiting...no one applying....
IMP used to recruit ex military ...but that resource has dried up and people are remaining in the forces as they must put in 25 years to recieve a full pension....plus they pay better ...with a better pension and benefits.

Great place to work, interesting people.
IMP Group International Inc. is focused on global, sustainable growth, with over 3,500 experienced people delivering service, quality and value to customers across diverse sectors such as aerospace & defense, aviation, airline, healthcare, information technology, hospitality and property development.
My duties include but are not limited to :
Marketing & Sales strategy/message implementation.
Analyst relations and negotiation skills.
Provide visible day to day leadership, strategic direction & motivation in order to foster a culture of teamwork, mutual support and EXCEPTIONAL customer experience.
 Propose and execute policies and programs to achieve maximum potential.
 Develop and maintain key client relationships.
 Manage, optimize & lead the implementation of analytics and other key performance metrics.
 Work with operations and client staff to provide solutions designed to solve customer business challenges.
 Advanced computer technology and database management abilities.

I had a very disappointing experience working at this company. The management is weak, with little to no strategic direction or vision. Communication across teams is abysmal, creating unnecessary confusion and frustration. They rely on outdated technologies and inefficient applications that make daily tasks much harder than they need to be. Despite the industry-wide shift to remote work, this company refuses to embrace it, showing a lack of flexibility and understanding of modern work dynamics. Even the basics like tea or coffee for employees are overlooked, which speaks volumes about how little they care about employee well-being. The only saving grace is the people working here – most of them are friendly and hardworking, but they are let down by poor leadership and infrastructure. I would not recommend this company to anyone seeking a positive and progressive work environment.

My work includes engineering support for the structural repairs. The work includes Static/Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analysis for Surveillance Aircrafts. 

Ability to work for long term projects and to meet the deadlines on time. This job gave me an opportunity to enter into aerospace field and an opportunity to gain knowledge from experienced engineers. 

This was my first job and was challenging to get into aerospace. But able to integrate well with different teams in the company.

Excellent team and a great team lead to work with. Opportunity to share your ideas within the group for projects which are well accepted to deliver quality results. 

For a first job, the most exciting part is direct access of aircrafts in hangars which significantly helped to gain knowledge and to understand the structure of the aircraft in a better way.

Working here provided me with chances for continuous professional development through specific training courses, as well as involvement in daily work requirements. I was able to work both independently and in group settings to conduct risk and hazard assessments for IMP, and subsequently develop the safe work procedures and controls necessary to mitigate the risks employees are exposed to. Becoming familiar with all of the various legislative requirements and CSA standards relating to the wide variety of hazards present and tasks completed by this company was the biggest learning curve, but the familiarity gained in these areas is the biggest advantage gained from this experience. Management at this company were very supportive of my professional development, and were a great source of information and guidance.

If you need a job, then OK go for it.
IMP, Innotech, Execaire. It is all the same place.
They put a lot of effort into telling you what a wonderful place it is but they do little to make it so.
Your problems start even before you get in. Park in the muddy field across the street.
The work is interesting but that wears off quickly. 
You are treated as a number and heaven help you if you step out of line. They do ensure that everything is legal and will tell you so. It is not illegal to be arrogant and somewhat abusive. There is a fine line and they know exactly where that line is.
Management is poor to fair, depending on who it is. It seems the higher up the ladder they are, the worse they are. Lots of egos.
The good ones all left long ago.

I would not recommend this workplace to newcomers. There is a significant gap between what is communicated and actual practices. The observed behavior differs greatly from what is presented, creating a toxic work environment and making integration difficult. 
However, the HR team and the administrative assistant are kind, professional, and pleasant to work with.

The worst management I’ve seen in a company. You’re unionized so your HR department hates you from the start. The company is divided between production and regular staff making things strained. Company has no clue how many mechanics they actually need. Will regularly hire large groups when theirs no work and then lay them off. Has happened multiple times in the last 10 years. Horrible place for apprentices as they hire  people with no experience and then go on about how it’s not a training institute. I wish I had just stayed at my previous job instead of wasting my time there.

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