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FirstService Residential

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Terrible employee culture since rebranding - Manager FirstService Residential Employee Review

1.0
Dec 4, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

-Insurance and tax deductible benefits are decent -It pays a decent salary if you are on-site.

Cons

-Used to be concerned with work/life balance when Merit. No longer the case. -Managers required to work overtime but do not get OT pay, even though they are technically not considered exempt. -Executive Management has no clue what Regional Management is doing. -No real support to on-site staff since recent VP was relocated to San Diego. New regional management team have little property management and customer service experience before being hired by company. -No positive re-inforcement and/team building. -Many changes since rebranding from Merit to First Service and many shady charges to Associations, etc. -Company values are not being followed by Regional Management. -Little to no growth in a region where growth is boundless. -Regional Mangement chooses not to invest in their employees with further education and accreditations. -Very high employee turnover. -Customer service to Boards and Association members has drastically declined. -Regional Team in Main Office are like the "mean girls". They sit in their office and gossip/complain about all their employees but offer little help.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
5d
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
4.0
May 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company culture with strong core values and a collaborative environment. As a remote employee, the flexibility and work-life balance are a huge plus. The IT environment is also very dynamic — there are multiple systems, platforms, and technologies in use, so the work rarely feels repetitive or boring. The company is supportive of employee growth and development, offering training opportunities and access to a large online learning library. Another positive sign is the number of long-term employees; many people have been with the company for 5+ years, which says a lot about overall employee satisfaction and stability.

Cons

The company frequently changes business processes and technologies. While innovation is good, it can sometimes feel like just when you’ve fully mastered a system or workflow, a new tool or process is introduced. Workload can also fluctuate depending on business initiatives and project demands. Because it’s a large organization, there are a lot of layers of leadership — supervisors, managers, directors, VPs, etc. At times, it can be unclear who the correct point of contact or decision-maker is for certain situations.

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FirstService Residential Response
5d
Thank you for taking the time to write a thoughtful review! As we grow, we are finding new ways to scale our processes and procedures ESPECIALLY when it comes to change management. We appreciate hearing about your personal experience with us and hope you continue to share your valuable feedback with our leadership teams! - Kaitlin Buccheri, Sr. Communications and Engagement Manager
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