Worst company @ CALGARY - Senior Geophysicist Viridien Employee Review

1.0
Aug 26, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good career opportunities as lot of people leave this company in short time. so lot of vacant positions all along the company. Good starting pay for fresh grad. Great gym in the same building of calgary office and you can pay from your benefits.

Cons

I joined this company when moved from saudi aramco with 20 year of processing experience. They kep me for 3-5 months and let me go. I moved with my family to a new country and after few month they realise I am not good enough, Reason I question too much. They need people who can keep their head down and work. You are slave to management. New ideas are always disregarded. Senior people dont get much respect they can fire you any time . Chinese management at Calgary is making this company unbearable to work. They let young bright people go easily too They are not realising the reputation of company in market. HR Department which is pretty new need to understand the emotions when they let people go. They use to have great HR people till 2010 untill every one end up resigning. Now HR people only listen to management and they gossip around a lot. I have seen people who currently work there gives better review. Will not be surprise if there is mail internally to wrote good reviews about company. Overall if u can get some thing else work there but not at CGG.

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5.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Mostly caring people, free lunch, and good benefits.

Cons

The hierarchy and growth path are not that exciting for engineers.

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Viridien Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience with your colleagues and have enjoyed the benefits available to our employees. We wish you continued success at Viridien.
4.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Viridien is a great company to work for, with a positive and professional working environment. The company has a strong international footprint, a diverse mix of nationalities and backgrounds, and a good balance of technical depth and business ambition. Colleagues are friendly, collaborative, and highly capable, and the leadership team is generally accessible and open to discussion. The work can be challenging and intellectually interesting, especially for people who enjoy technical, global, and client-facing environments.

Cons

Career progression could be much clearer and more structured. Promotion paths, development plans, and expectations for advancement are not always easy to understand, which creates uncertainty for employees who want to grow within the company. Salaries are also slightly below market average in some areas, and compensation should remain competitive to retain strong talent. Like many global technical companies, priorities can also shift quickly, so clearer communication and consistency would help.

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Viridien Response
1w
Thank you for your constructive feedback. Insights like yours help us continue to improve, and we're pleased to have you as part of the Viridien team.
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