Job Description

As a result of our continued growth, we are seeking candidates for the position of Associate Legal & Tenant Support Specialist located in our Guelph, Ontario office.


The Associate Legal & Tenant Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring our business and residential operational procedures follow all provincial tenancy law, the Human Rights code, PIPEDA and all other provincial regulations. Assists with the training and development of new and current employees both in the field and head office who attend provincial Residential Tenancy Tribunals and participates in the coordination of documents, activities and workflow planning for matters concerning provincial tribunals to ensure deadlines are met.

What we look for:

• Strong knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), Ontario Human Rights Code, Small Claims, Provincial Offences, PIPEDA, and other applicable legislation.
• An administrative wizard who has a great grasp of database management and an eye for details.
• Familiarity with leasing/rental documents and lease negotiation principles.
• Strong researching, legal documentation and file management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with an enthusiasm for working with the public. You\'ll be servicing some pretty awesome tenants and those tenants will need someone just as awesome.
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills while remaining detail oriented.
• Diplomacy, but firm in response to assertive behavior (think cool as a cucumber).
• Working knowledge of Yardi is an asset.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Paralegal Diploma completed from an accredited paralegal education program.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a licensed Paralegal, understanding of tenant support, residential tenancies or similar experience an asset.
• Licensed Paralegal designation required.

Why you want to work here:

• You get a thrill from providing superior customer service (we aim to please).
• You love handling multiple challenges within your department (ain\'t no mountain high, ain\'t no valley low, ain\'t no river wide enough to stop you!).
• Your ability to stay organized is a skill you have always been proud of and you want to work for a company that values that skill.
• Working for a growing company that supports environmental stewardship and social responsibilities is a must for you. Learn more about our sustainability commitments

. * You want to be a part of a team that celebrates individuality, as well as supports and builds people up.

• You want to work for a company that supports work-life balance.

The Skyline Group of Companies is a fully integrated investment management organization: grounded in real estate, powered by people, and growing for the future. Every aspect of Skyline is managed with the utmost care and attention to detail, from consulting with investors to fostering a sense of community at each and every one of its properties.

We offer our employees competitive pay, benefits, paid volunteer day, on-going training, growth potential and so much more. Our workplace culture empowers staff at all levels to become involved in supporting and building vibrant communities.

Skyline Group of Companies