GHD after merger in 2016 had to reorganize to serve interests - Design Lead/Project Manager GHD Employee Review

2.0
May 15, 2017
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Pros

GHD entered Canada in 2008 and quickly got few projects and started with skeleton staff, they got into problem handling complex projects so hired me from AECOM. By that time the difficult project was in bad shape, they hired me to get them out of the woods which I did. From here on they started with mergers and gradually they formed a big merger with CRA which tripped the balance and GHD main office in Markham became the backyard while CRA office in Waterloo started calling the shots. So the people in Watrloo made good. GHD top management also moved and the business is about resources.

Cons

Downside is that GHD Markham office was not allowed to look for work and gradually the leadership and skilled staff started moving out. I was transferred to Waterloo office and moved there to a hostile welcome, which continued for few months till I let go because they didnt have enough work for a senior Engineer.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Evolving with the times to best serve client needs. Investing in employee learning. Attracting high caliber talent.

Cons

Change can feel disruptive for some, but GHD is on a disciplined journey.

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Great starting point as an internship, gives you good experience to the professional and consulting world, pay for an engineering intern is satisfactory. Values of the company and support from coworkers is appreciated. Seems to be a psychologically safe place to work and make mistakes. No noticeable workplace toxicity or politics. Everyone seems to be authentic and chill. Not noticing anyone keeping their heads down and received reports of satisfaction with work environment from coworkers. Exposure to a variety of projects, including field work experiences. Seems to be a solid resume builder.

Cons

Need to be pretty proactive for work. For me who enjoys having work to do, its kind of stressful. You have to take initiative in making your own plan. For someone who thrives in structure and needs a bit of help in planning, this is a struggle. Limited flexibility in doing a hybrid role (even though job description stated it was when I applied) For someone who is 42 mi from the office and with heavy traffic takes 1h 15 min to reach the office, its a struggle. But I understood that my commute time is longer than average when I took the position.

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