Toronto, ONFull-time, Part-time
A Little About Us:
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. Operating out of studios in both the heart of downtown Toronto and London Ontario, we are focused on making our mark by building awesome free-to-play mobile and social games.
We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company and we are committed to providing a happy and comfortable working environment for them to flourish. Vikings are given the opportunity to solve problems through continuous learning and fostering feedback, ultimately mastering their craft. By investing in our Vikings and in new technologies, we can continue our success for years to come.
We are at the beginning of a new adventure and rely on our team of skilled, enthusiastic, and collaborative Vikings to turn our ship towards a new horizon. With that in mind, we are on the hunt for exceptional talent to join us on this new journey and help hoist the sails!
The Nitty Gritty:
Big Viking Games is looking for a part-time Government Relations Analyst to join our growing Finance team at our Toronto, ON studio.
The Duties:
- Proactively conduct research and analysis on market opportunities with respect to government grants or fundings
- Act as liaison and work with various stakeholders to obtain requirements and identify revenue opportunities; flag issues that might have a negative impact, formulate recommendations, insights and action plan
- Create supporting documentations, materials and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Own and project manage grant and funding initiatives from start to finish
- Ad hoc requests for data analysis, external presentations, competitive tracking, financial reporting
The Essentials:
Must Haves:
- University degree in public policy, public relations, political science, communications, business, or a related field, or combination of education and relevant experience.
- At least 1 years of experience in a related role.
- Previous experience with obtaining grants or funding or collaborating with the government would be an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt, maintain focus, and with a high degree of accuracy while working with complex data under considerable deadline pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to think analytically and creatively, utilizing strategic skills.
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation) – communicates effectively and professionally.
- Strong research and writing skills.
- Strong planning, organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
Nice to Haves:
- Expertise in MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas) and Powerpoint
- Familiarity with SAGE, Quickbooks, and other accounting software
The Loot:
- Competitive salaries, Group Retirement Savings Plan matching & participation in the Employee Stock Option Plan
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, and vision), including generous time off policies
- Stocked kitchen, unlimited snacks and beverages, along with breakfast and daily hot lunches. Vikings can’t work on an empty stomach!
- Lots of other great perks such as frequent company paid outings, events and get-togethers
Becoming a Viking:
Does the idea of working for a gaming company doing what you love everyday sound exciting? Great, we’d love to hear from you! Send us your resume and cover letter
Big Viking Games is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we pride ourselves on a culture that values and respects the dignity of all people. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.
