Recognized as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2023):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Nov 30, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why Skyline Group of Companies was selected as one of Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2023):
- Skyline Group of Companies supports families with maternity and parental leave top-up payments (to 100 per cent of salary for 26 weeks) as well as offering parental leave top-ups for new dads and adoptive parents (to 100 per cent of salary for 11 weeks)
- Skyline Group of Companies helps employees plan for the future with retirement planning assistance services along with contributions to a matching RSP plan -- and lets employees share in the company's successes through a year-end bonus program
- Skyline Group of Companies found creative ways to maintain employee engagement while adjusting to new ways of working, coordinating a number of virtual social activities such as holiday celebrations, photo contests, and weekly coffee meetings with leadership

Laurie, Julia, and Ryan, employees at Skyline Group of Companies, help plant trees
Highlights
Industry | Real estate |
Established in Canada | 1999 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Kelowna BC, London ON, Guelph ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 973 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 130 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 44 years |
Longest serving employee | 21 years |
Benefits note | Skyline Group of Companies has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Hybrid work | adopted a permanent hybrid work model |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), telecommuting |
Long-term savings | matching RSP |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $500 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 15 weeks |
Parental top-up (mothers) | up to 100% of salary for 11 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 11 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 11 weeks |
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, mentoring, paid internships |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Employee charitable involvement | employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
The Career Directory
Skyline Group of Companies has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Skyline Group of Companies staff play foosball in the office
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Real estate |
Full-time employees in Canada | 751 to 1,000 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Kelowna BC, London ON, Guelph ON |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Property Management Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Analyst, Graphic Designer, Web Developer, Resident Manager, Office Administrator, Marketing Administrator, Acquisitions Analyst, Tenant Support Representative, Customer Service Administrator, IT Support Desk Technician, Systems Administrator, Junior Business Analyst, Law Clerk, Legal Administrator |
Starting salary | $40K to $50K |
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
- Business
- Human Resources
- Public Relations / Communications
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Hotel / Food Services
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
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Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
- Real Estate
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Business
- Computer Science
- Human Resources
- HVAC Systems
- Information Technology
- Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
- Marketing / Sales
- Office Administration
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Master of Business Administration
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Cisco Certifications
- Financial Planning (CFP, FMA)
- Financial Securities (CSC)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Investment Planning (CFA, CIM)
- Land Surveyor
- Real Estate (RPA, CPM)
Recruits at these schools
- Brock University
- Conestoga College
- Humber College
- University of Guelph
- University of Waterloo
- Wilfrid Laurier University