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Talent Acquisition Specialist (Current Employee) - BC Headoffice - 1 April 2022
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The most useful review selected by IndeedWhen I started at FirstService I had no idea what a residential concierge did. I figured that it would be a good place to work for a few months till I figured out what I really wanted to do. Now I have been with the company for almost 3 years and I am on my second promotion. I have had wonderful supervisors and managers that really believe in me and treat me like a valued team member. The residents I served were welcoming and warm. It has been the best place I've ever worked in my 20 years of various employments.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
4 April 2022Thank you for sharing this review. It's wonderful to hear of your positive experience and career growth here; it's a very important part of what we can offer to our Associates. Thank you for being part of the team, we appreciate you!
People are pretty petty here
It depends on your property that you're chosen for. It can be a walk in the park, or you can deal with crazy strata people with no support and you just have to deal with their stuff.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
7 March 2022Thank you for sharing your review. It sounds like you had some mixed experiences with us, and I will pass this on to the Area Manager team to see how we can support our Concierge team more closely. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.
Easy going
Property Manager (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 12 November 2021
very good place to work, they have lots of buildings and always need staff to cover more property. Monday to Friday work, always get holidays off depends where etc.
Pros
Easy going staff
Cons
none
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
15 November 2021Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're pleased to hear that you're enjoying being part of the team, and taking advantage of the opportunities to take on more shifts. Thank you for everything that you do!
Management is unorganized and lack knowledge
Lead Concierge (Former Employee) - Edmonton, AB - 11 October 2021
Management does not have the ability to seek out experienced individuals for concierge. They seem to hire anyone who has any experience in a hotel at a front desk, and then attempt to make them into a concierge. Training is intense, but informative, and prepares you for the skills required to do the job, however, without hands on training you are thrown into a fire and entrusted to be good at your role knowing what you have learned in training. If you fail... you are gone. They waste your time in hiring you, training you, and then say they will not move forward with you the first mistake you make, rather than allowing you to learn from your mistake, improve.
Pros
None
Cons
One Mistake and you are out the door!
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Productive and good work place
Administrative Assistant (Current Employee) - 200 Granville - 25 November 2020
Although the workload is high, it helps that management is supportive and does not micro-manage. Resources are plenty if you want to learn or be trained about a certain task but you can learn at a pace that you feel comfortable in. Time goes fast at work because you never run-out of things to do and because you are allowed to work head down and focus on what you need to do. The company culture feels neutral in the sense that you don't feel out of place. Flexible working environment due to Covid.
Pros
Use of technology in all aspect of work makes it easier to fulfill the job.
Cons
Use of technology at work can be intimidating for individuals who prefer to work the old school way.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
4 December 2020Thank you for reviewing us. It's good to hear that you've found management to be supportive. We appreciate that you took the time to share your experience here and thank you for contributing to the team!
Respectful work environment
Finance area (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 12 September 2020
Supportive Management team, caring culture, always talking about how we can give excellent customer service and how we can better engage our employees. Employees are respected as an important contributor in the Company's growth. They set you up for success. Senior Management is focused on fostering a good organizational culture, and taking good care of employees. The most enjoyable part of the job is your management lets you work freely within your areas of responsibility - no micro management. The hard part may be the volume of work load which I believe can be reduced by improving work processes and taking full benefits of technology.
Pros
Flexibility to work from home due to Covid
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
24 September 2020Thank you for the review! It is nice to hear about your experience, including the support you have received and the culture of the company. Thanks for being part of our team. We appreciate hearing what's going well, but also what can be improved to ensure that FirstService Residential BC continues to be a great place to work.
Great people!
Strata Manager (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 14 August 2020
I enjoyed all of my time working at First Service and would recommend others to work there. Everyone is very friendly and supportive. Management was very supportive. Accounting and Administrative support was excellent. Fun and happy people all around.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
24 September 2020Thank you for this amazing review. We're thrilled to hear about your experience, including the support you have received.
Top notch professionals!
Strata Manager (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 19 June 2020
FirstService can give you a lot if you put time and efforts a lot. Coming in the corporative culture is a challenge, but it will pay out full if you listen, pay attention, and be consistent! They will treat you fairly if you prove that you care, meet the deadlines, and be patient with your colleagues.
Pros
Patient in their decisions, no pushing, rushing or criticizing;
Cons
Not found at this time!
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
17 July 2020Thank you for taking the time to review FirstService Residential. We appreciate the feedback and advice for future applicants around how to succeed here. Thank you for contributing to the team.
Do not work here
Concierge (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 12 June 2020
If you want to continue having any faith in humanity please dont work here. There is little job training and very little room for advancement. They will play lip service to having a great culture but its all fake. Group meetings and team activities are only there to make managers look good, often they have nothing to do with our jobs. They expect you to go "above and beyond" but you are punished for making other employees look bad.
Residents can be awful. Prepare to get yelled at for anything and everything. Your expected to pickup after peoples messes constantly. The environment is stressful and hostile.
Pros
None
Cons
Hostile work environment, low pay, long hours, stressful, no breaks
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
21 August 2020We're sorry to hear of your experience working with us. We take pride in offering industry leading training, and endeavor to promote from within within the division, and into other areas of the company. It sounds as if we didn't meet the mark here and we take this feedback seriously. Thank you for sharing it.
Great team but heavy workload, stressful
Senior Property Manager (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 28 May 2020
The company is a victim of it's own success. Adding new business but unable to keep up with the recruitment of needed staff. Many of the senior managers are not from the industry therefore don't fully appreciate the workload or associated stress.
Pros
Awesome team spirit
Cons
Long hours and on call
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Hand on caring approach to management
Building Manager (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 25 May 2020
My experience at first service has and continues to be amazing! The upper management genuinely gives me the tools and training I need to succeed! The Senior area managers are always in regular contact with myself and staff giving commendation and hands on training where needed.
I can genuinely see myself staying with FirstService and growing with the company.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
15 June 2020Wow! Thank you for this glowing review. We're thrilled to hear about your experience, including the support you have received and your bright future here. Thanks for being part of our team.
Its fun to work i learned a lot
Concierge (Current Employee) (Current Employee) - Downtown Vancouver - 23 May 2020
I have been working at FSR full-time less a year now , Open communication, Great work environment ,Lots of opportunities to grow and develop i recommend to all applicant to try this company..
Pros
Great teams, great management, great corporate culture, great sense of community, strong work ethic
Cons
No cons to report. Have had a great experience
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
15 June 2020Thanks for your review. We take pride in the community and culture here, and each Associate is an important part of that. Thank you for your contribution - it is truly valued.
Resourceful management and a great place to work if you are good at managing your time!
Front Desk Supervisor (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 22 May 2020
Nice work hours if you are a Team Lead. With the option of overtime if you want it!
Good position if you work well independently and are very well organized.
Professional company, awesome staff!
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
12 June 2020Thanks for this review. We would agree that our Team Lead roles are ideal for organized, self-motivated people who enjoy a professional environment. Awesome staff is a definitely a highlight, too!
Great place to work!
Concierge (Current Employee) - Downtown Vancouver - 22 May 2020
FSR has been super supportive and a collaborative environment to work in. There's many opportunities to advance in this career field as management is always asking about and supporting our career goals. For individuals that are capable of being responsible and working independently, this is the right job for you!
Pros
Supportive and challenging environment, always learning something new!
Cons
A delay in communications can occur during busy seasons
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
9 June 2020Thanks for the feedback! There are definitely times when things can get busy, so we appreciate the reminder to focus on communications. It's good to hear that you've found the team to be supportive and collaborative - that's something we take a lot of pride in.
Fantastic Management
Concierge (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 22 May 2020
I have worked for FSR for almost a full year now and I have always felt supported by my managers and team. I had no idea what I was doing when I first started and have been guided and taught wonderfully all along the way.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
9 June 2020Congratulations on your one year anniversary! We welcome Associates who are keen to learn, and we have a comprehensive training and onboarding program to support this. Thank you for reviewing us.
Perfect place who wants to make a career and feel family environment
Night Concierge (Former Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 22 May 2020
When you hired you will feel yourself as a member of this amazing family. There is a good and supportive work and family environment inside of the company. Management amazing whenever you need management supporting and take care of workers. If you want to grow inside of company FirstService Residential is perfect place where you can learn more and make a career.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
8 June 2020Thank you for this glowing review. We really appreciate your feedback about the team and the level of support that you received.
Great Place To Work
Front Desk Team Lead (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 21 May 2020
I have been with the company for about 2 years and I love working for FSR. This job challenges me and gives me flexible time. There are a lot of opportunities to advance.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
7 June 2020Our front desk / concierge team is truly the face of our Company to our residents and communities Thank you for this review, and also for being a champion of our values at the desk each day.
Great company culture
Commercial Property and Strata Manager (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 14 May 2020
I am glad to be a part of the company. Grateful for the team support and the upper management's interest in our professional growth. Relaxed work environment and great company culture.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
7 June 2020Thank you for reviewing us, Professional development is a continual focus for us , and we definitely agree with your feedback about the culture. Thanks, again!
Amazing culture and competitive fast paced work always keeps you engaged
Finance and Accounting Manager (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 12 May 2020
Working with an amazing group of people is the best part of the day - the team at FirstService is very welcoming , places great emphasis on a good on boarding process and training. The commitment from leadership team to provide a great work environment and culture for the people is evident.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
7 June 2020Thank you for your review. We're most proud of our great team of people, and it's fantastic to hear that you feel the same way.
Great opportunity to work in a friendly team
Building Manager (Current Employee) - Surrey, BC - 8 May 2020
An upper manager take care of the employees and provide support as best as they can.
The company provides training for staff development and personal growth.
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
10 May 2020It's great to hear that you're receiving support and development opportunities. Thank you for reviewing us.
Great environment!
Property Manager (Current Employee) - Vancouver, BC - 7 May 2020
Very happy with the company and all the support I receive! Everyone is willing to help each other succeed and grow. Great communication and resources for employees
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Official response from FirstService Residential, British Columbia
10 May 2020Thanks for sharing this review. We're proud of the supportive team environment, and we're grateful to our Associates for contributing to this every day.
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