BJ Santavy

BJ is responsible for all aspects of Skyline Living’s business operations, ensuring that it enhances and improves the quality of life of its tenants across Canada. She believes that rental housing providers have a fundamental responsibility to support their tenants, even in difficult times. Under her leadership, each component of Skyline Living’s operations is dedicated to upholding this exceptional level of care.

In her role, BJ emphasizes the importance of both tenant support and experience. Her philosophy is to communicate regularly and effectively with tenants, suppliers, internal team members, and the community at large. In doing so, she strives to reinforce the integral role the rental housing sector plays in Canada, and to shift public opinion toward a positive outlook on landlord-tenant rapport.

BJ is a seasoned rental housing industry professional who has dedicated her career to improving the tenant rental experience. She directs and manages Skyline Living’s business operations to make measurable improvements in vacancy levels, operating costs, and tenant engagement and retention. She manages her team with a focus on collaboration and fostering her team members’ professional and personal development.

BJ joined Skyline in 2009 with 15 years of experience in multi-residential real estate management and operations. She is a sought-after speaker and contributor to industry publications, interviews, and thought leadership pieces. She was recognized by Connect Canada CRE with a 2023 Canadian Women in Real Estate Award (national category) and with the 2024 Industry Leadership Award from the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (IPOANS).

BJ is Past Chair of the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations (2006-2016) and is Past President of the London Property Management Association (2002-2018). Additionally, she is a past Committee Member for both the Public Relations and Education committees of the Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO).