How Killam Apartment REIT Operates as a Socially Responsible REIT
Killam’s workplace culture is firmly rooted in our five core values, which guide how we operate, collaborate, and grow as an organization. These principles—building community, doing the right thing, embracing creative solutions, maintaining curb appeal, and fostering strong customer relationships—are embedded in our daily actions and decision-making. They shape how we support our residents, engage our employees, and contribute to the neighborhoods we serve. Our commitment to social responsibility in real estate across Canada is reflected in these values, influencing everything from how we care for our properties to how we invest in people and communities. By aligning our culture with purpose-driven practices, we create environments where residents feel proud to live and employees feel empowered to make a meaningful impact.
Tenants
As a socially responsible REIT, we work hard to ensure that all our tenants love the place they call home, and we are proud to do our part to make our residents’ lives a little brighter.
"We feel we have hit the jackpot by having such a wonderful, pleasant, caring team taking care of us and the building. They take pride in their work and it shows by how clean, neat, and tidy all areas of the building are as they most certainly go above and beyond... We truly believe it would be extremely hard to find another place with these high caliber employees. Their positive, friendly and pleasant attitudes tend to pass onto others. We are happy and feel safe here due to their extra caring efforts."
Resident at Emma Place, Moncton, NB
"After five years at The Plaza, I would like to express my appreciation to Killam for the various social activities offered to the tenants. My granddaughters participated in the seasonal parties hosted by the resident managers and had fun every time. I looked forward to attending the pot luck suppers held in the lounge which gave those that attended an opportunity to chat and share a meal. My all time favorite was the yoga classes, held twice a week for six weeks/twice a year. Scattered in between were various exercise workouts which I normally would not have had the opportunity to try. So I would have to say, there's always something entertaining happening at The Plaza!"
Shirley Hoganson, Fredericton, NB
Community
As one of the country’s largest housing providers, we are committed to the principles that define Canadian social responsibility REITs, giving back to the communities in which we operate.
"Killam Apartment REIT has been a tremendous partner of YWCA Halifax, supporting our housing programs for women experiencing homelessness, our employment programs for women moving out of poverty, our newcomer programs for women recently arrived to Canada, as well as our organization more broadly as a donor and contributor. As our Housing Manager once said, “It’s like Killam staff are a part of our housing team."
Miia Suokonautio, Executive Director, YWCA Halifax
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"Since Shelter Nova Scotia began our Supportive Housing Program in 2010, Killam Properties was our first and primary partner. Over the years we have worked together to house many people experiencing homelessness. Partnerships like these ensure people have access to safe and appropriate housing, with supports in place to promote housing stability. We are grateful for what we have achieved together."
Melissa Phillips, Director of Homelessness, Shelter NS
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"Ronald McDonald House Charities® Atlantic is incredibly fortunate for the generous support of Killam Properties. The suite they provide RMHC® Atlantic helps ensure that families with sick or immune-compromised children requiring long-term stays in Halifax have a place to call home while their child is receiving hospital care. Killam Properties’ support continues to have a lasting and meaningful impact on the well-being of our visiting families."
Alison Cogdon, Director of Programs & Operations, Ronald McDonald House Charities® Atlantic