Does NORR pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NORR employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NORR. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NORR?

58% of NORR employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NORR 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NORR?

Architectural Designer (20) , Designer (16) , Architect (12) , Project Manager (9) , Intern Architect (5) , Electrical Designer (4) , Mechanical Designer (4) , Engineer (3) , Job Captain (3) , Associate (2) , Contract Administrator (2) , Interior Designer (2) , Mechanical Designer II (2) , Mechanical Engineer (2) , Office Administrator (2)

What are the pros of working at NORR according to real employee reviews?

"Nice people in the studios and management." ((in 17 reviews)); "Great working environment" ((in 5 reviews)); "Modern office and visionary architect." ((in 4 reviews)); "NORR offers endless learning opportunities including free webinars and lunch & learns" ((in 4 reviews)); "Friendly Employees" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NORR according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Low pay, you’ll find yourself pulling teeth just to make the lower quartile salary for your position/experience." ((in 10 reviews)); "Expect an awful work/life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Within two weeks of working here, two people quick because of the toxic culture." ((in 6 reviews)); "Horribly under compensated, bad benefits, no growth opportunity, 3 years for RRSP contribution" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed NORR locations?

Toronto , Calgary , Ottawa , Rexdale

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3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(174 total reviews)

Brian Gerstmar

66% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

2.9

Compensation and benefits

NORR has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 174 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NORR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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174 reviews

5.0

Apr 22, 2026

Excellent company with flexibility and great team members

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent compant to work with. Very flexible, good work life balance and great team members

Cons

Raises are the standard no matter the hard work you put in.

4.0

Jan 16, 2026

Good company to start with

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people and flexible working

Cons

Submissions, work loads, hierarchy in trades

1.0

Dec 26, 2025

Dysfunctional

Architect

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company lacks standardized procedures and formal structures. This absence of established processes makes it difficult to work efficiently or achieve consistent results

Cons

The company’s recruitment marketing on LinkedIn is highly misleading. While they promise a supportive and fulfilling work environment, the reality is quite the opposite. Based on my experience and that of several current and former colleagues, the culture is toxic and leads to significant professional dissatisfaction

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