Date Posted: April 24, 2026
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
Location: Halifax, NS; New Glasgow, NS
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Hybrid
Headquartered in New Glasgow, NS, Crombie is an integrity-driven, caring, and purpose-built organization. It’s why we’ve been voted one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers year after year. Here are a few more reasons why we all love where we work:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Flexible, hybrid work schedules and locations;
- Funding assistance for professional dues and furthering education;
- An on-site fitness facility, or subsidized fitness centre memberships;
- Corporate discount rates;
- Professional development programs to help you grow and succeed; and
- A strong, diverse culture that promotes thought leadership and interdepartmental collaboration.
There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. You don’t need 100% of the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish here, we would love to hear from you.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Crombie values diversity, and is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative culture that is free of barriers, increases equity, and drives stronger business results. We encourage and invite candidates to self-identify on your resume if you are a member from one of the following groups: Members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, women, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you by contacting us at talent@crombie.ca.
Who we are
As one of Canada’s leading REITs, we build spaces that will shape communities and have a lasting impact for generations. Supported by a solid foundation and focused value creation, Crombie is positioned to deliver consistent results and generate long-term sustainable growth.
You’ll join a team of values-driven, caring colleagues. We collaborate, find solutions, and cheer each other on. Our winning culture is rooted in our values: outperform expectations, embody integrity, care passionately, deliver excellence together, and empower one another.
We care for our employees, we support flexible work, compensate with great benefits, and work with you to help meet your career goals. Learn more about us at crombie.ca.
Position Summary
Based out of Halifax or New Glasgow, NS the Specialist, Attraction & Engagement is responsible for delivering core People & Culture programs, with a strong focus on full-cycle recruitment, while contributing across the broader employee lifecycle. This role supports the execution of initiatives related to recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, learning and development, and employee relations. As a trusted partner to the business, the Specialist collaborates closely with leaders and colleagues to ensure a consistent, positive employee experience, effective P&C operations, and alignment with organizational priorities. Additional duties include:
Recruitment & Employer Branding
- Carries out the full-cycle recruitment process for all non-management roles including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination and participation, due diligence (Criminal Record checks, reference checks), and offer preparation, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
- Partners with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, provides guidance on recruitment best practices, and supports effective hiring decisions aligned with organizational goals to deliver on strategy.
- Assists with building and maintaining strong community and talent pipeline relationships (e.g., schools, associations, local organizations) to support attraction strategies and enhance employer brand presence.
- Monitors, calculates, and reports on key recruitment KPIs and trends on a monthly-basis and identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Onboarding & Employee Experience
- Coordinates onboarding activities to support successful integration and early engagement of new employees.
- Supports the delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of core People & Culture programs across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, policies, employee engagement initiatives, diversity, equity, and inclusion, wellness programs, recognition, exit surveys, and learning and development activities.
Employee Relations & Performance Management
- Provides support in employee relations matters, including documentation, preliminary fact-finding, ensuring a fair, consistent and confidential approach.
- Supports leaders with performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
- Supports end-to-end employee life cycle activities including immigration inquiries, leaves and accommodations.
People Programs, Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Contributes to the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of People & Culture processes, tools, and resources in partnership with People & Culture team.
- Supports People & Culture team and the business with various projects, communications, presentations, and analysis as necessary.
- Prepares and maintains employee records, People & Culture files and documentation, acting as a primary administrator of our Oracle HCM system; maintaining data integrity and ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
- Participates in quarterly testing of Oracle HCM system to ensure process compatibility and consistent, positive user-experience.
- Collaborates with the team to support internal and external audit processes.
Coordination & Communications
- Acts as coordinator for the team of workplace navigators.
- In collaboration with the Communications Specialist, prepares internal communications related to all aspects of People & Culture (new hires, various program communications, etc.).
Other
- Engages across all levels of the organization to create and promote a safe and respectful work environment.
- Other special projects and tasks as assigned.
The profile we are looking for
- Self-starter with a keen eagerness to learn all aspects of the employee lifecycle and contribute to continuous improvement and project work.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a strong focus on full-cycle recruitment, experience in a generalist capacity is considered an asset.
- Experience supporting multiple HR functions, such as recruitment, employee relations, performance management, engagement, wellness, and learning & development.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers, candidates, and employees, with a customer-service mindset and strong communication skills.
- Experience developing and maintaining talent pipelines and/or community partnerships (e.g., post-secondary institutions, industry associations) is an asset.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work with attention to detail.
- Analytical mindset with experience interpreting HR data and trends to inform decisions and improve processes.
- Experience working with HRIS systems (e.g., Oracle HCM, Dayforce, or similar), Applicant Tracking Systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume:
To: talent@crombie.ca
Subject: Specialist, Attraction & Engagement
Crombie offers competitive compensation packages tailored to each role. External salary estimate websites are not affiliated with us and are not monitored for accuracy. Specific compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates during the recruitment process. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Crombie thanks all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Crombie does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment or staffing agencies and will not pay fees for such submissions. Unsolicited resumes or candidate introductions will be considered the property of Crombie.