Imperial Oil

AlbertaEnergy

Laid off (12 mo)

130

Events (12 mo)

Most recent

May 2026

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Layoff Activity

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Trend vs prior 12 months: stableAll-time: 1,030 laid off across 2 eventsBased on tracked events only — may not reflect all workforce changes

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Pattern

Provinces most affected:Alberta

Primary industry:Energy

Frequency trend:Stable

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Layoff Event History

May 2026

130

jobs cut(Confirmed actual layoffs)

Alberta

Imperial Oil eliminated 130 roles in the first 3 months of 2026 as part of an ongoing restructuring. The layoffs are connected to the company's announcement to sell its headquarters in southeast Calgary, affecting 900 employees, and moving certain jobs to ExxonMobil's global capacity centres.

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October 2025

900

jobs cut

Alberta20% of workforce

Imperial Oil announced it will eliminate 20% of its workforce (approximately 900 jobs) by the end of 2027, with most positions based in Calgary, as part of a global restructuring to increase efficiency and reduce annual expenses by $150 million. The remaining Calgary positions will be relocated to the Strathcona Refinery in Edmonton in late 2028, with the company maintaining a small presence in Calgary.

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