Imperial Oil Cut 130 Jobs to Start 2026, Part of Ongoing Restructuring
Did Imperial Oil Cut Jobs in 2026?
Yes — Imperial Oil reportedly eliminated 130 roles in the first 3 months of 2026 as part of an ongoing restructuring.
The Canadian integrated oil producer, mostly owned by ExxonMobil, announced last fall that it’s selling its headquarters in southeast Calgary — affecting 900 employees — and moving certain jobs to Exxon’s global capacity centres.
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The workforce reduction at Imperial Oil was covered by multiple news outlets, including the Financial Post.
More Imperial Oil Layoff Coverage
For a full overview of layoffs at Imperial Oil and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Imperial Oil Layoffs & Severance Guide.
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