People and Culture Coordinator

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Events • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The People and Culture Coordinator at Digital Extremes in London, Ontario will champion employee engagement, fostering a vibrant workplace culture. Responsibilities include developing wellness programs, managing internal events (game jams, team building, annual events), supporting remote employees, coordinating travel arrangements, managing swag and recognition, and overseeing onboarding. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, creativity, and a passion for creating a positive work environment. Experience in employee engagement or event coordination is essential.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in employee engagement or related role
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Event planning and execution expertise
  • Budget management and travel coordination
  • Proactive and collaborative attitude
Good to have:
  • Gaming industry experience
  • Familiarity with branded merchandise management
Perks:
  • Competitive salary with bonus potential
  • Excellent benefits and paid time off
  • Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness subsidies
  • Professional development support
  • Work-life balance
  • Employee events and team building
ABOUT THIS POSITION

Join our team at Digital Extremes as a People and Culture Coordinator in our London, Ontario office and be the driving force behind creating an engaging, connected, and vibrant workplace culture!

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Employee Engagement and Well-Being: Act as the on-site champion for employee engagement, fostering strong connections across teams and departments. Develop wellness programs, mentorship initiatives, and recognition efforts. Collect and report quarterly employee feedback to leadership.
  • Remote Employee Support: Design and implement strategies to engage remote employees and ensure alignment with company culture.
  • Event Management: Plan and execute internal events, including game jams, team-building activities, casual gatherings, and major annual events such as the summer BBQ and holiday parties. Collaborate with an employee events committee to shape company events. Community Impact: Organize fundraising initiatives to support local charities, promoting corporate responsibility and community involvement.
  • Travel Coordination: Manage all aspects of travel arrangements, including booking, budgeting, expense tracking, and documentation for staff.
  • Swag and Recognition: Order and oversee company-branded merchandise to celebrate milestones, achievements, and years of service.
  • Manage internal tours, assist external guests etc.
  • Be part of the onboarding experience.
REQUIREMENTS
  • 3+ years experience in an employee engagement, event coordination, or a related role.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, fostering connections at all levels.
  • Creativity and enthusiasm for planning memorable events and initiatives.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategies to engage both on-site and remote employees.
  • Proficiency in managing budgets, tracking expenses, and coordinating travel arrangements.
  • Passion for promoting wellness, inclusivity, and a positive workplace culture.
  • Familiarity with ordering and managing branded merchandise is a plus.
  • A proactive, collaborative attitude and a drive to make an impact.
  • Experience in the gaming industry is a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our company culture and contribute to creating a dynamic and supportive workplace for all employees.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

  • Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
  • Excellent benefits and paid time off
  • Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
  • Professional development and career support
  • Work-life balance wellness subsidies
  • Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
  • Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.

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About The Company

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.


Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.


For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

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