Crombie REIT

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610 East River Rd, Suite 200
New Glasgow, NS B2H 3S2
Founded in 2006, Crombie REIT is a real estate investment trust and a national retail property landlord.

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Crombie REIT
Crombie REIT team members collaborate at work   (Photo credit: Nation Wong)

Recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2025) and Nova Scotia's Top Employers (2025):

By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 31, 2025)

Here are some of the reasons why Crombie REIT was selected as one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers (2025) and Nova Scotia's Top Employers (2025):

  • Crombie REIT offers generous coverage for mental health practitioners as part of its benefits plan (to $2,000 annually) and supports employees through a formal well-being framework that includes a range of initiatives including subsidized gym memberships, leadership and development programs, and dog-friendly offices
  • Crombie REIT invests in ongoing development by offering tuition subsidies for job-related courses, subsidies for professional accreditations, and financial bonuses for some course completions (up to $1,500)
  • Crombie REIT offers new parents, including adoptive parents, top-up payments to 80 per cent of salary for up to 26 weeks -- additionally, the company provides up to 10 paid personal days, which can be used as needed to help meet family commitments
Crombie REIT staff attend an employee appreciation event  

    Highlights

    Industry Property management and development
    Established in Canada 2006
    Publicly traded yes
    Major Canadian locations Mississauga ON, Burlington ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, St. John's NL, Moncton NB, Halifax NS, New Glasgow NS
    Full-time employees in Canada 263
    Part-time employees in Canada 31
    Average age of employees in Canada 45 years
    Longest serving employee 46 years
    Benefits note Crombie REIT has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position
    Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, reduced summer hours
    Long-term savings defined-contribution (DC) pension, matching RSP
    Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
    Mental health practitioner benefit up to $2,000 each year
    Parental top-up (mothers) up to 80% of salary for 26 weeks
    Parental top-up (fathers) up to 80% of salary for 26 weeks
    Adoption top-up up to 80% of salary for 26 weeks
    Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
    Employee performance reviews employees receive individual performance reviews every 6 months
    In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
    Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 80% of tuition per year
    Employee charitable involvement employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 3 paid days)

    Recognized as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2025):

    By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 7, 2025)

    Here are some of the reasons why Crombie REIT was selected as one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers (2025):

    • Crombie REIT helps employees chart a course for the long-term through in-house career planning services -- the organization also supports their efforts through formal mentoring and leadership development programs, as well as tuition subsidies for courses at outside academic institutions
    • Crombie REIT helps employees plan ahead with retirement planning assistance services, a defined contribution pension plan, and matching RSP contributions
    • Crombie REIT offers employees a number of alternative working arrangements, including flexible hours, hybrid work options, shortened and compressed workweeks, and a summer work hours program
    Crombie REIT leasing and legal team members attend an event hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers  

      Highlights

      Industry Property management and development
      Established in Canada 2006
      Publicly traded yes
      Major Canadian locations Mississauga ON, Burlington ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, St. John's NL, Moncton NB, Halifax NS, New Glasgow NS
      Full-time employees in Canada 263
      Part-time employees in Canada 31
      Full-time employee growth in the past year 4.0 %
      Average age of employees in Canada 45 years
      Longest serving employee 46 years
      Long-term savings defined-contribution (DC) pension, matching RSP
      Health plan premium as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums
      Flexible work options hybrid work option, flexible work hours, compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting, reduced summer hours
      Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job
      In-house training initiatives in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships
      Related tuition subsidies employer covers up to 80% of tuition per year
      Performance recognition individual performance bonuses, on-the-spot rewards, peer-to-peer recognition awards, tailored and unique rewards (e.g. travel), long-service awards

      Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

      By Richard Yerema and Chantel Watkins, and Sonja Verpoort, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 21, 2025)

      Here are some of the reasons why Crombie REIT was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2025):

      • Crombie REIT aims to reduce the environmental impact of its building operations by providing all tenants with a sustainability guide that promotes efficient water and energy use -- the guide also provides information regarding which environmentally-friendly materials and resources should be considered when completing their indoor spaces
      • Crombie REIT manages a diverse portfolio of over 280 properties and ensures that all property developments and redevelopments undergo a third-party environmental review to find opportunities to reduce emissions and determine the most appropriate sustainable building certifications, such as LEED
      • Crombie REIT's Scotia Square office building in Halifax partnered with Bike Halifax to develop a secure dedicated bicycle room with storage racks, lockers, showers, change rooms, and a bicycle repair kit and pumps available to all two-wheeled commuters
      Crombie REIT team members organize a yoga session during lunch  

        Highlights

        Industry Property management and development
        Major Canadian locations Mississauga ON, Burlington ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, St. John's NL, Moncton NB, Halifax NS, New Glasgow NS
        Full-time employees in Canada 263
        Part-time employees in Canada 31
        Employee green team Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Committee
        Senior executive who oversees initiatives EVP, Leasing & Operations
        Publishes sustainability report yes
        Green highlights numerous employee-led initiatives include composting programs, household battery recycling, reusable water bottle challenges
        Noteworthy initiatives Ecopilot project (state-of-the-art building automation software monitors systems in the most efficient, economical and environmentally friendly way possible, taking into account factors such as weather forecast and humidity levels to help regulate inside temperatures)
        Building footprint includes green roof, electric vehicle charging stations, ongoing program to ensure that all new developments (and re-developments) are reviewed by a third-party to determine green building certification programs that best suit each project
        Commuter amenities Bike Halifax (partnership at the Scotia Square office building in Halifax to develop a secure dedicated bike room with storage racks, lockers, showers, change rooms, bicycle repair kit and pumps), national initiative to bring EV charging stations to all properties in its portfolio, walk to public transit, secure/sheltered bicycle parking
        Community partnerships Halifax Cycling Coalition, Go Clean Get Green (volunteer community clean-ups)

        The Career Directory

        Crombie REIT has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.
        An employee at Crombie REIT

          Highlights for New Grads

          Industry Property management and development
          Full-time employees in Canada 251 to 500
          Major Canadian locations Mississauga ON, Burlington ON, Calgary AB, Montréal QC, St. John's NL, Moncton NB, Halifax NS, New Glasgow NS
          Student opportunities paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities
          Training subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, in-house career planning services, leadership training
          Other info for new grads Crombie REIT manages a 90-day onboarding program for new employees (all new hires are equipped with a 90-day plan, which includes a robust orientation, one-on-one calls with leaders and peers from across the organization). The organization is also an approved provider of the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) program.
          Typical new grad positions Lease Administrator, Acquisition and Disposition Analyst, Property Accountant, Property Administrator, Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk, Administrative Assistant
          Work benefits health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer
          Vacation allowance new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job

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