Recognized as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2021):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Dec 2, 2020)
Here are some of the reasons why Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd. was selected as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2021):
- Reid's Heritage Group of Companies offers a health and wellness spending account of $250 per year and through the social and wellness committee, organizes lunch and learns on various topics such as healthy eating, cooking, wellness, organization and fitness
- Reid's Heritage Group of Companies supports its new moms with maternity leave top-up payments, to 80 per cent of salary for up to 17 weeks
- Along with helping employees save for the future, Reid's Heritage Group of Companies provides retirement planning assistance and phased-in work options for those nearing retirement

Employees from Reid's Heritage Group of Companies' bike club on an excursion in 2019
Highlights
Industry | Housing construction |
Established in Canada | 1978 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Cambridge ON, Collingwood ON, Guelph ON, London ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 167 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 16 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 44.87 years |
Longest serving employee | 37 years |
Benefits note | Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd. has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Health spending account | up to $250 each year |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, telecommuting, earned days off program |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Outside survey period | outside consultant surveys are held every 12 months |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, leadership training |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $750 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
The Career Directory
Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd. has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Reid's Heritage Group of Companies employees at the annual kick-off celebration
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Housing construction |
Full-time employees in Canada | 251 to 500 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Waterloo ON, Kitchener ON, Cambridge ON, Collingwood ON, Guelph ON, London ON |
Student opportunities | summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, in-house career planning services, leadership training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $750 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Typical new grad positions | Accounting Analyst, Accounts Payable Administration, Architectural Draftsperson, Associate New Home Sales Consultant, Carpenter, Commercial Plumber, Commerical Sheet Metal Installer, Customer Care Representative, Field Serviceperson, Gas Technician, Junior Design Coordinator, Plumbing Apprentice, Residential Sheet Metal Installer, Sheet Metal Apprentice |
Starting salary | $35K to $40K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Architecture - Design/History
- Architecture - Landscape
- Business
- Journalism
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Marketing
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Architecture Technician
- Autocad
- Business
- Carpentry
- Communications / Public Relations
- Graphic Arts / Design
- Heavy Equipment
- Human Resources
- HVAC Systems
- Journalism
- Marketing / Sales
- Office Administration
- Plumbing
- Secretarial
- Urban Planning
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Professional Engineer
- Purchasing Management (PMAC, CPP)
- Quality Assurance (TQM)
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- Conestoga College
- Fanshawe College
- Mohawk College