Our training and development

To provide our clients with the best possible service, we recognize the importance of creating an exceptional workplace for our associates where they can reach their full potential.

This involves empowering our team with the tools and resources they need to thrive in their current roles and long-term career and personal aspirations. By prioritizing the development of our team, we embolden our associates to continually aim high, deliver outstanding results for our clients, and contribute to a thriving organization.
 

Our Programs

Onboarding

Our hiring process begins with mindful recruitment to attract service-oriented professionals who align with our core value of being genuinely helpful. We then foster a productive ramp-up with a custom onboarding program for each specific role to create immediate alignment with the team, company culture, values, and global service standards.
 

Training

Created for associates by associates, our training programs are designed to help them develop new skills and ideas and provide them with the support they need to implement them. Thereby empowering them to make changes in the workplace from the ground up.

FirstService University

Open to all our associates; this internal training program offers courses tailored to sharpen professional skills and instill workplace safety and expectations. Mandatory course registrations ensure our teams remain current on industry best practices and are aware of the resources available to them through our organization.

Among our most notable courses is our Leadership Essentials collection, which provides a series of leadership courses designed to educate, polish, and hone new and current leaders in our organization.

Another unique program is Emerging Leaders, which is open to nominees expected to become leaders within the following year. These resources provide our associates with continual professional development to enhance their careers and provide lifelong growth opportunities within our organization.

BE the Difference

An experiential leadership course, developed in partnership with Senn Delaney and Heidrick & Struggles, is available to leaders within our organization. Through these sessions, our participants receive advanced training and tools to enhance how they lead their teams and develop personal and professional skills.

The concepts of self-awareness, inner strength, and the shadow of a good leader are the foundation of this professional development course which is pushed across the organization to create great managers and, as a result, a great workplace.

Providing ongoing development and support helps our team members stay inspired and connected to deliver exceptional service to our board members and residents. In turn, fostering a workplace environment that enhances associate engagement, growth, and satisfaction.

Training and Development - FirstService Residential