Looking for an exciting challenge at an expanding gaming studio?

Interested in building teams from the ground up?

Are fast-paced environments and uncharted territories part of your repertoire?

Then you should consider joining Big Viking Games.

Big Viking is a leading social and mobile game development studio. The company focuses on making fans both externally and internally - having been recognized as the Globe and Mail's Top 100 Employer and Top 50 Employer for Young People in 2014. With studios in London, Ontario and Toronto, Ontario our team of developers, artists and game designers are industry specialists who embrace the challenges of mobile & social game development. 
 
The primary responsibility of a full-time Recruitment & HR Specialist is to source top level talent for an extremely fast paced and innovative digital gaming company.  Additionally, the successful candidate will work with a team to create a unique & engaging corporate culture fit for Vikings.
 
This position is available at the London, ON studio.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Full-cycle recruitment, including outbound
• Managing the LMO process & foreign employee relocation
• The management of co-op student and internship programs
• Attending career and job fairs, presenting career options to applicants
• Maintaining excellent knowledge of various benefit & perk programs offered while assisting and supporting these programs
• Maintaining accurate records of all employees and appropriate documentation of all interviewees

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Human Resources, Business or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of recruitment experience; in the technology sector preferred
• 3+ years of general human resource experience
• problem solving capabilities necessary to accomplish the duties and tasks of the position
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills
• proven good judgment, and ability to confidently handle information
• strong planning and organizational skills, ability to manage priorities and a high workflow
• ability to deal with frequent changes, delays and unexpected events
• proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• excellent interpersonal skills; must be approachable and friendly

The successful candidate will be required to travel up to 50% of the time, and will also need to have the ability to handle a flexible work schedule.

Big Viking offers a unique opportunity to work for a leading game development company along with:

• Competitive salaries with full health, dental & vision benefits
• Employee stock option plan
• Stocked kitchen & hot catered lunches daily
• Team building activities such as paintball, movies, Canada's Wonderland, and in-studio events
• Gaming lounge (competition grade foosball, Street Fighter 2 Classic Arcade Machine, XBox 360 & PS4)
• Free in-studio Registered Massage Therapist

 
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we are only accepting resumes through the online portal. No phone calls / studio visits please.