Life at GWLRA

I was a designer in China and have been interested in building operations since 2017. When I arrived in Canada, I learned the basic skills of plumbing and building maintenance. I enrolled in the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) Building Maintenance Worker Training Program. This led to an internship with GWLRA where I learned practical ‘on-the-job’ experience working at their buildings. I am grateful to CCIS and GWLRA for establishing the Building Maintenance Worker program giving me the opportunity to start my career in building maintenance.”

My overall experience at GWLRA this summer was great. I learned many new skills – from new data manipulation to office collaboration and etiquette. Some of my favourite experiences were participating in Habitat for Humanity, attending office socials and working alongside colleagues in various departments.”

GWLRA invested both time and money into my continued education, which supported the advancement of my career. Their positive leadership and encouragement inspired me to strive to achieve more than I expected.”

I began my career with our downtown office leasing team in 2019. A couple of years later, having spent more than a decade in leasing, I was eager for a change. GWLRA supported my position and encouraged me to experience the operations side of the organization. They provided the leadership and guidance I needed to succeed in a new role, at a different office, in a different city! GWLRA is a dynamic company, willing to get creative to find suitable opportunities for people as their circumstances and goals change. I couldn’t be happier!”

As a woman in a male-dominated industry, I refuse to let gender hold me back in my career. I hope to see more women breaking through and pursuing career opportunities they’re passionate about regardless of whether they are traditional male roles.”

GWLRA has been a terrific place for me to develop and grow my career in operational management. The company is committed to putting people first and I’m grateful for the support and experience I’ve gained through a wide variety of job opportunities. Today, as Regional Operations Manager in charge of our Calgary buildings, I draw on frontline building operations experience to ensure consistency and efficiency across the portfolio.”

When I joined GWLRA in 2007, I started off as a Leasing Consultant. Over the years, I have been entrusted with new opportunities and responsibilities, which have helped me accelerate my growth within the organization. The experiences and knowledge I have gained along the way are invaluable, which reflects GWLRA’s creative and supportive work environment.”