Recognized as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025) and Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Feb 4, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why Skyline Group of Companies was selected as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025) and Waterloo Area's Top Employers (2025):
- Skyline Group of Companies helps employees plan for the future with retirement planning assistance services and contributions to a matching RSP plan -- the company also enables employees to share in its success though a year-end bonus program and a share purchase plan
- Skyline Group of Companies supports a number of local and national charitable initiatives and donated nearly 2,000 volunteer hours on company time in the past year -- the organization encourages employees to make a meaningful impact by offering a paid day off to volunteer
- Skyline Group of Companies offers peace of mind for employees caring for loved ones with a compassionate leave top-up to 100 per cent of salary for up to 12 weeks -- and offers five paid wellness days annually, giving employees time to attend to family commitments

Skyline Group of Companies employees support the Home for Good Campaign in Guelph, ON

Skyline Group of Companies employees support the Home for Good Campaign in Guelph, ON

Skyline Group of Companies employees support the Home for Good Campaign in Guelph, ON
Highlights
Industry | Real estate |
Established in Canada | 1999 |
Major Canadian locations | Guelph ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 954 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 114 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 47 years |
Longest serving employee | 23 years |
Benefits note | Skyline Group of Companies has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, 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, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
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
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

Skyline Group of Companies staff play foosball in the office

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 locations | 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 |
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