Director of People & Culture
Toronto
$100,000 - $130,000/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Fully remote work from anywhere
Extended health insurance with dental and vision
Paid family leave for weddings, babies, etc.
About the role
Who you are
- 5+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally within tech, gaming, or fast-paced startup environments
- Solid understanding of Canadian employment law and HR compliance
- CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent certification preferred
- Proven experience owning both strategic initiatives and tactical execution — you’re equally comfortable designing frameworks and getting things done
- Strong analytical mindset; able to use data and first-principles thinking to guide decision-making
- Demonstrated experience building HR systems and processes from the ground up
- Curiosity and proficiency with AI for automation, analytics, or workflow optimization
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Prior full-time experience in a software company, ideally a product-led software company (bonus: experience in games)
- Big Viking Games is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed
What the job involves
- As Director of People & Culture, you’ll serve as both the architect and operator of all People, HR, and Talent programs across Big Viking Games. You’ll begin as a team of one, owning the entire employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to performance, engagement, compensation, and compliance. As the organization grows, you’ll scale the function and build a small, high-performing People team
- Reporting to the Global VP of Operations, you will also support BVG’s sister company through shared operational responsibilities
- This role is ideal for a leader who excels at setting strategic direction while rolling up their sleeves to deliver exceptional execution
- Own the People Function:
- Serve as the primary People partner for both companies, balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day execution
- Lead all core HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, compensation cycles, and policy management
- Drive culture and engagement through measurable initiatives that strengthen retention, connection, and alignment with company values
- Track and improve eNPS and other engagement metrics, using insights to inform action plans and leadership priorities
- Design and deliver programs that foster high performance, continuous feedback, and meaningful recognition
- Partner with leaders to ensure employees have clarity around expectations, development, and career growth
- Recruitment & Talent Management:
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle — from role definition and sourcing to screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding — ensuring a seamless, high-quality candidate experience
- Implement standardized, data-driven evaluation practices using scorecards and calibration to ensure fairness and consistency in hiring decisions
- Lead the full candidate experience, ensuring timely communication, structured feedback, and smooth process management from resume review through to offer
- Partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs and evaluate post-hire outcomes to continuously refine recruiting strategies
- Performance & Development:
- Lead performance management cycles and establish frameworks that drive accountability, clarity, and measurable growth
- Analyze performance data and partner with leadership to identify development opportunities and strengthen leadership capability
- Coach managers to lead effectively through structured goals, regular feedback, and development planning
- Compliance & Policy Management:
- Maintain HR policies, benefits, and documentation in full alignment with Ontario employment standards and industry best practices
- Ensure compliance across both organizations, proactively advising leadership on emerging legislation and evolving workplace standards
- Develop and maintain clear, accessible People processes that support consistency, transparency, and risk mitigation
Benefits
- Fully Remote: Work from anywhere! For over two years, we have been remote only. In that time, we have learned and adapted our global work practices to ensure everyone is supported
- Health Insurance: You can't respawn in real life! We provide extended health insurance including dental & vision so that you can focus on your total wellbeing
- Paid Family Leave:Got a wedding or a baby coming up? Celebrate with additional, paid time off
- Flexible Work Timings: Outside global collaboration hours for team meetings, we have flexible work timings based on what team you've joined
- Stock Options: All employees are owners, and share in the rewards of building a great company
- Personal Growth: Everyone at BVG is offered a variety of training opportunities from Unity to Productivity to Leadership Coaching to Agile. Or you can choose your own courses with Udemy
About Big Viking Games
Entertainment Providers
51-200
Making fans - That's what we're all about!
Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark by building awesome free-to-play mobile and social games. We're one of the largest independent mobile and social game studios in Canada and a pioneer in mobile HTML5 games!
The company has grown profitably to a team of over 70+ Vikings across two studios in Toronto and London, ON. Prior to 2020, we had 2 studios, but we've now converted to a 100% remote company!
From our beginnings with hits like FishWorld and YoWorld, we strive to become a leader in live operations. Our titles are played by millions of people on iOS, Android, Facebook, and the web.
Director of People & Culture
Toronto
$100,000 - $130,000/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Fully remote work from anywhere
Extended health insurance with dental and vision
Paid family leave for weddings, babies, etc.
About the role
Who you are
- 5+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, ideally within tech, gaming, or fast-paced startup environments
- Solid understanding of Canadian employment law and HR compliance
- CHRP, CHRL, or equivalent certification preferred
- Proven experience owning both strategic initiatives and tactical execution — you’re equally comfortable designing frameworks and getting things done
- Strong analytical mindset; able to use data and first-principles thinking to guide decision-making
- Demonstrated experience building HR systems and processes from the ground up
- Curiosity and proficiency with AI for automation, analytics, or workflow optimization
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
- Prior full-time experience in a software company, ideally a product-led software company (bonus: experience in games)
- Big Viking Games is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed
What the job involves
- As Director of People & Culture, you’ll serve as both the architect and operator of all People, HR, and Talent programs across Big Viking Games. You’ll begin as a team of one, owning the entire employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding to performance, engagement, compensation, and compliance. As the organization grows, you’ll scale the function and build a small, high-performing People team
- Reporting to the Global VP of Operations, you will also support BVG’s sister company through shared operational responsibilities
- This role is ideal for a leader who excels at setting strategic direction while rolling up their sleeves to deliver exceptional execution
- Own the People Function:
- Serve as the primary People partner for both companies, balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day execution
- Lead all core HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, compensation cycles, and policy management
- Drive culture and engagement through measurable initiatives that strengthen retention, connection, and alignment with company values
- Track and improve eNPS and other engagement metrics, using insights to inform action plans and leadership priorities
- Design and deliver programs that foster high performance, continuous feedback, and meaningful recognition
- Partner with leaders to ensure employees have clarity around expectations, development, and career growth
- Recruitment & Talent Management:
- Own the full recruitment lifecycle — from role definition and sourcing to screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding — ensuring a seamless, high-quality candidate experience
- Implement standardized, data-driven evaluation practices using scorecards and calibration to ensure fairness and consistency in hiring decisions
- Lead the full candidate experience, ensuring timely communication, structured feedback, and smooth process management from resume review through to offer
- Partner with leaders to forecast hiring needs and evaluate post-hire outcomes to continuously refine recruiting strategies
- Performance & Development:
- Lead performance management cycles and establish frameworks that drive accountability, clarity, and measurable growth
- Analyze performance data and partner with leadership to identify development opportunities and strengthen leadership capability
- Coach managers to lead effectively through structured goals, regular feedback, and development planning
- Compliance & Policy Management:
- Maintain HR policies, benefits, and documentation in full alignment with Ontario employment standards and industry best practices
- Ensure compliance across both organizations, proactively advising leadership on emerging legislation and evolving workplace standards
- Develop and maintain clear, accessible People processes that support consistency, transparency, and risk mitigation
Benefits
- Fully Remote: Work from anywhere! For over two years, we have been remote only. In that time, we have learned and adapted our global work practices to ensure everyone is supported
- Health Insurance: You can't respawn in real life! We provide extended health insurance including dental & vision so that you can focus on your total wellbeing
- Paid Family Leave:Got a wedding or a baby coming up? Celebrate with additional, paid time off
- Flexible Work Timings: Outside global collaboration hours for team meetings, we have flexible work timings based on what team you've joined
- Stock Options: All employees are owners, and share in the rewards of building a great company
- Personal Growth: Everyone at BVG is offered a variety of training opportunities from Unity to Productivity to Leadership Coaching to Agile. Or you can choose your own courses with Udemy
About Big Viking Games
Entertainment Providers
51-200
Making fans - That's what we're all about!
Since our humble beginnings in 2011, these two words have driven Big Viking Games to become the successful company it is today. We are focused on making our mark by building awesome free-to-play mobile and social games. We're one of the largest independent mobile and social game studios in Canada and a pioneer in mobile HTML5 games!
The company has grown profitably to a team of over 70+ Vikings across two studios in Toronto and London, ON. Prior to 2020, we had 2 studios, but we've now converted to a 100% remote company!
From our beginnings with hits like FishWorld and YoWorld, we strive to become a leader in live operations. Our titles are played by millions of people on iOS, Android, Facebook, and the web.