Director, People and Culture (fully remote)

We’re seeking a Director of People and Culture (P&C) with tech professional services experience to join our executive team as the head of our people practice. You will be a key member in creating a robust culture within a fun, agile, and tech-emerging company obsessed with people and new technology!

Who You Are:

We seek a P&C executive with expertise in growing fast-paced tech startups, working with founders as part of the executive team, and being passionate and expert in the full employee life cycle. This means that you get to lead and be involved hands-on in all areas of HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee-related matters, performance reviews and career growth, and the final journey of an employee. You will work collaboratively with peers in all departments and technology, business, and finance leaders. 

You should love what you do and be curious to challenge the status quo. You should also have a solid understanding of business operations and be keen to learn and improve your skills while helping us grow!

If you have the innate ability to connect with people and authentically share stories and values, with a great attitude and a hunger to learn and grow, then keep on reading.

What you’ll be doing

• Expertise with the full employee lifecycle: get, keep, and grow top talent while building remarkable experiences for our staff.
• Setting the vision and strategy and implementing the plan for performance evaluation, competitive compensation, career progression, D&I, and remote work.
• Full-cycle technical (software engineers, designers, project and product managers) and non-technical (marketing, sales, HR) recruiting, from posting opportunities to selecting candidates. You will be an expert in our full recruitment process and ATS system (JazzHR). 
• Checking in and being in tune with our cross-functional and international talent, to keep a pulse on team satisfaction. 
• Organizing and attending virtual or in-person career fairs and job fairs. 
• Supporting various immigration routes for our current employees.
• Supporting grants and funding for new hires if applicable.
• Onboarding new hires in a remote setting and engaging manner. 
• Supporting the other executives and managers in personnel-related inquiries and issues.
• Handling employee conflicts, conduct, and performance concerns diplomatically and confidentially.
• Ensuring personnel files and documents are updated on our HRIS system (Bamboo).
• Offboarding AEQ team members, whether voluntary or non-voluntary, sensitively and positively as their final journey with Aequilibrium.
• Organizing and attending employee events (social, wellness, and other initiatives) that help create a remarkable employee experience remotely and in person. 
• Openness and willingness to work on various projects as the team grows and we start implementing new areas. 

Must-Have: Skills/Experience 

• Experience as head of P&C for fast-growing Canadian tech companies, working directly with founders/CEO as part of the executive team
• Experience in tech professional services and full cycle of the employee lifecycle: get, keep, and grow top talent from Canada and abroad
• Strategic HR business partner with hands-on experience driving the agenda for people and culture in fast-growing tech companies
• Degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
• The passion for building, developing, and growing fast-paced tech companies!

Nice to Have

• Experience with JazzHR (ATS), BambooHR
• Experience working with employees located in BC, Toronto, Alberta, and abroad

Education

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or similar. CPHR designation preferred.

Role

• Director (Head) of P&C, reporting to the CEO
• Hands-on yet strategic HR role, working collaboratively with peers in technology, finance, and sales/marketing.
• You will receive support from all department leaders and advisory support from Legal.

Location

• This position is located in B.C only
• This position will be 100% remote; however, you must be available in person for any employee-related events or career fairs. 

About Aequilibrium

Aequilibrium is a technology professional services organization voted multiple times among the Top 5 Best Companies in BC to work for, consistently ranked among the Top 5 Digital Agencies, Fastest Growing Companies, and Top Employers in BC, and winner of multiple VancouverUX Awards for digital product design. We bring together product managers, designers, and developers dedicated to creating winning web, mobile, and VR solutions. Our team uses Agile methodologies and Lean Startup principles to deliver our clients’ projects faster and with less risk. 

If you feel you’ll thrive in this environment and make a difference, you should definitely apply!

Some of Our Benefits

We offer our full-time employees the following:

• Competitive compensation rates
• Remote Work Culture
• Medical, dental, and extended health benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• Feedback based on regular 1:1s
• Team-bonding events
• Sabbatical after three years and six years of employment. 
• And more perks!

Salary Range:

The typical salary range for this position is CAD $110,000 – $130,000 annually.

Salary offered will be based on skills, experience, and market data. We offer a competitive overall compensation package with remote work, unlimited access to training for up-skilling with Udemy, fully paid comprehensive benefits, and an opportunity to work with a talented team and exciting emerging technology.

Learn more about our team: aequilibrium.com/careers

Please note

At Aequilibrium, we seek candidates who add to our culture of valuing, respecting, supporting, and caring for each other. Diversity of thought and perspectives is critical to our success, and all applicants are considered regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, age, disability, marital status, heritage, or religious or political beliefs.

Aequilibrium is trusted with highly sensitive information. Upon joining our team, you may be asked to undergo security screenings, including a criminal record check.

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