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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterRoots Canada employees are -34% more likely to recommend Roots Canada as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Roots Canada is rated below average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. Roots Canada employees rate Outlook highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Roots Canada’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Roots Canada was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Roots Canada is rated D-
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Roots Canada ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Retailer of men's and women's apparel and accessories created with a simple idea and a desire to make it happen. The company's leather aparel uses a state-of-the-art leather goods factory and a design centre in Toronto enabling them to sell genuine leather goods to their customers. It's product portfolio includes leather bags, athletic and lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and home furnishings.
Roots Canada was founded in 1973 and its current CEO is Joe Gabe. Since its inception 53 years ago, Roots Canada has grown to 1500 employees.
Roots is a premium outdoor lifestyle brand that unites the best of cabin and city.
To inspire the world to experience everyday adventures with comfort and style.
| Headquarter | 1400 Castlefield Avenue, Toronto M6B 4C4 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.roots.com |
| Founding Date | 1973 |
| Company Status | Public |
Roots Canada competitors include lululemon, Gap Inc., and Old Navy. Roots Canada ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Roots Canada compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Roots Canada has 1500 employees. 6 employees at Roots Canada have reviewed Roots Canada across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 6 Roots Canada employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Roots Canada are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Roots Canada, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, the employees at Roots Canada are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Roots Canada employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Roots Canada's KPIs and OKRs.
Joe’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Joe in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Joe Gabe’s employees rank Roots Canada in the Top 50% for Outlook, in the Bottom 45% for Retention, and in the Bottom 35% for Executive Team. When compared to Roots Canada’s competitors, Joe Gabe ranks below both Old Navy CEO Haio Barbeito and Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson.
The Roots Canada Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Joe Gabe and Store Director Raesia Straker
Joe Gabe CEO / President
Joe Gabe serves as the CEO / President of Roots Canada.
Raesia Straker Store Director
Raesia Straker serves as the Store Director of Roots. Raesia started at Roots in May of 2018. Raesia currently resides... read more
How much do people at Roots Canada get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Roots Canada is $113,720, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,960, or $57 per hour.
At Roots Canada, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $182,108 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $47,053 annually. Average Roots Canada salaries by department include: Sales at $129,590, HR at $102,153, Customer Support at $65,090, and Legal at $175,513. Half of Roots Canada salaries are above $118,960.
3 employees at Roots Canada rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 8 ratings) while 2 employees at Roots Canada rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies (based on 2 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $248k | $248k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $279k | $279k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Roots Canada across various culture dimensions.
Roots Canada PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Roots Canada address?
Roots Canada location is at 1400 Castlefield Avenue, Toronto
Who is the CEO of Roots Canada?
Roots Canada CEO is Joe Gabe, their score by employees is 42
What is Roots Canada eNPS?
The eNPS for Roots Canada is -34
What is the salary for Project Manager in Roots Canada?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 104k
What are the salaries in the Product in Roots Canada?
The average salaries for Product in Roots Canada is 141k