Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you support a work/life balance?
- Taking care of our people is one of Tarpon's core values and we take our core values seriously. We recognize that people need to have a healthy work/life balance to be productive, motivated and engaged in their professional and personal lives. Although after-hours work will happen from time to time, we focus on making sure that extra time is carefully managed.
- Do you offer health benefits to your employees?
Yes. Tarpon has a competitive health and dental benefits program for regular, full-time employees. As many staff members are located in the field or shop, our objective is to ensure a safe workplace from the moment they walk through our doors. Therefore, our extended benefits begin from the first day of employment – there’s no three months waiting period to worry about.
- What other benefits do you offer employees?
- We have worked diligently to ensure our employees experience a positive and productive environment where they can learn, grow and look for advancement opportunities if they are up for the challenge.
- What's important to Tarpon when hiring?
- We look for a healthy balance of knowledge and skill sets, ability to learn and grow, motivation and alignment with our core values when hiring employees. With every new person who joins us, our goal is to ensure they become long-term employees.
- Where are your locations?
- We have locations throughout western Canada as well as a location in the United States (click here for a complete listing of our locations). As our policy is to look internally when new career opportunities present themselves, our employees have the ability to apply for positions in other Tarpon locations.
- As a company, what do you value?
We have a set of 10 core values that we believe define us as a company. Our expectation is that every Tarpon employee, from our executives, office personnel and staff in the field, exemplifies these values in every decision and action they take. Our core values focus on Communication, Community, Integrity, Leadership, Passion, People, Quality, Safety, Team Spirit and Value Creation (click here to learn more).
- Why should I work for Tarpon?
- Tarpon believes its people come first. We value our employees and enjoy seeing them grow and take on more challenging responsibilities within the organization. We are continually searching for ways to enhance our environment, to ensure our employees will enjoy coming to work each day. We encourage growth and foster an environment of continued education.
- Is Tarpon involved in international work?
- Yes. For those employees who like to travel, international opportunities add an interesting and dynamic aspect to their work. Tarpon's international business in growing and so is the need for more of our employees to travel.
- What is your philosophy on safety?
- Tarpon has a knowledgeable and experienced safety team who are dedicated to the well-being of our employees. Their aim is to enhance employee safety through effective and consistent implementation of our safety program, including processes for continuous improvement and adherence to client and regulatory requirements.