Working at Granite REIT
Granite REIT's vision is to build a blue chip, globally diversified logistics real estate company that thoughtfully incorporates ESG+R principles in both its portfolio and business practices. We are looking for team members who share our values:
- Trust Working and communicating with others honestly and openly.
- Teamwork Working together for optimal shared outcomes.
- Accountability Taking responsibility for one's own actions and the needs of the group.
- Stability Providing a stable and predictable environment for key stakeholders.
- Nimbleness & Creativity Solving issues creatively, independently, and in a timely manner.
Why work at Granite REIT?
We reward our team with generous benefits and perks.
- Group Benefits
- Health & dental
- Performance Based Benefits
- Performance awards & development program
- Hybrid Work Model
- In-office and remote combined
- Allowances
- Travel & fitness
- Level Up
- Learning & development support
- Team Spirit
- Holiday & team gatherings
- Loyalty
- Awards for years of service
- Wellness
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Giving Back
- Charitable donations & volunteer program
Culture
Granite REIT's employees are instrumental in our growth. Our culture is the common thread that binds us.
- Global
- Our team operates in offices around the globe - Our Toronto headquarters and offices in Dallas, Amsterdam, and Vienna.
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Our team embraces an entrepreneurial spirit by executing in a nimble and efficient manner across three key disciplines: Real Estate; Finance; and Legal.
- Continuous improvement
- We have the drive and desire to self examine and make Granite better each day.
- Giving back
- Our Granite Gives program connects our company and our employees to the communities we invest and operate in, through financial and volunteer support.
- ESG leadership
- We are an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) leader in the industrial real estate space in North America, thoughtfully incorporating sustainability throughout our business.
One of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers
We are thrilled to announce that Granite REIT has been named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2024 by Mediacorp Canada.
This esteemed recognition is awarded by the editors at Canada’s Top 100 Employers to organizations that exhibit exceptional workplace practices, policies, and provide outstanding support for their employees’ success.
Thank You Granite Team!
To learn more about this recognition, please click here and here.
The Hiring Process
Understand the hiring process, so that you know what to expect and how to prepare.
Set yourself apart
Follow the instructions on the job posting to apply for the role. Keep your resume to no more than two pages and list your education, professional experience, and any other accomplishments or interests you feel are relevant. We will send a confirmation that your application was received.
Learn more
If your qualifications meet the requirements for the role, you may be invited for a brief virtual screening interview. We will get to know each other, answer your questions about the role, and explain the next steps in the hiring process.
Meet the team
If we think we might be a good fit together, we may invite you for one or more interviews. You may meet the department head, and the hiring manager during your interview. You may be asked behavioural based question, to present a case, or to analyze a case.
Join us
We have found our ideal candidate. If that's you, you will receive a verbal offer from human resources, or our recruiter.
Prepare to succeed
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Learn as much as possible about the role and the hiring manager(s).
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Research Granite, it's financial performance, competitors, market trends, and the industry as a whole.
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You can learn more about Granite's financial performance on this website.
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Granite's social media will give you insight into our culture
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Read How to Answer Interview Questions: 101 Tough Interview Questions by Peggy McKee
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Read Presence: Bringing your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy
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Keep your resume to a maximum of two single sided pages.
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List items in chronological order.
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Include your full name, email, address, and optionally your LinkedIn profile.
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Include your education and certifications.
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Include your professional experience. Outline role specific skills, value added responsibilities, accomplishments, and achievements. Where warranted include KPIs and quantifiable results.
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Optionally include community involvement, extra-curricular activities, and interests.
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Test that your audio, video, microphone, screen sharing equipment is working well.
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Minimize background noise and avoid distractions.
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Maintain eye contact by looking at the camera.
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Have the conference call number ready in the event of an internet disruption.
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Communicate your responses using the situation, task, action, results (STAR) method.
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Arrive at your interview 15 minutes in advance.
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Provide thorough responses with relevant examples of practical experience.
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Use the opportunity to ask questions about the role to assess if you are a good match for Granite and for the role.
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If you remain interested in the role after the interview, send a brief note to the hiring managers expressing your continued interest, and thanking them for their consideration.
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