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Challenging and Rewarding - General Manager FirstService Residential Employee Review

5.0
Nov 14, 2025
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Pros

Working for FirstService Residential has been a highly rewarding experience. I manage a complex, 44-story luxury high-rise with over 1,000 residential units, and what continues to impress me is how consistently this company delivers on its promise: enhancing property value, improving lifestyle, and delivering exceptional service. What sets FirstService apart is its culture. The company lives its core values: Do What’s Right, Aim High, Build Great Relationships, Own It, Be Genuinely Helpful, Improve It. These aren’t just taglines; they’re built into how we operate and lead teams. Training, onboarding, and performance development are taken seriously. Tools like FirstLeader and the FirstService University give leaders practical support to grow and succeed. Leadership is accessible, and cross-functional collaboration is encouraged. When managing high-profile accounts, you’re not left alone. You have support from Risk, HR, Accounting, and Technology. Decisions are data-driven, and expectations are clearly defined. The company invests in people, recognizes hard work, and sets a high bar for professionalism. If you’re serious about service, want to lead with integrity, and are willing to work hard, this is the place to do it.

Cons

This is not a “coast” environment. Expectations are high, especially at flagship properties or large-scale communities. It requires strong time management and the ability to lead through complexity. That said, the structure and resources are there if you use them. The pace can be fast, but that’s what makes it engaging.

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FirstService Residential Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review. We’re thrilled to hear that your experience managing a complex, high-profile property has been rewarding and that you see our values actively lived out in your work. We appreciate your insights on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the tools and resources that support our teams. Your feedback on continuing to invest in frontline leadership development and internal alignment is valuable and will help us refine how we support associates and leaders across the company. Thank you for your dedication and for embodying the professionalism and commitment to service that defines FirstService Residential. - Kaitlin Buccheri, Communications and Engagement Manager

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for.

Cons

Not many , sometimes the issues are not with the company itself but the property

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FirstService Residential Response
1w
We are happy to see that you are enjoying your experience with FirstService Residential. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Sr. Communications and Engagement Manager
2.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

They take good care of the office people

Cons

Field workers are second hand citizens. Nepotism by language. Promote people that don't have the skill sets to do the job. The people that have the common sense to be leadership at this point don't want the responsibility anymore. What does that say?

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