Director, People & Culture

Location: Remote across Canada (HQ in Burnaby, BC)
Work Schedule: Full-time preferred; part-time considered for highly experienced candidates
Eligibility: Must have a valid Canadian work permit

About Binary Stream

Binary Stream is an award-winning ISV with 25 years of experience helping organizations simplify financial and operational processes through solutions built for Microsoft Dynamics.

Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, we’ve grown steadily through a SaaS-first, product-led approach. Our global team spans Canada, the U.S., Europe, and India, serving thousands of customers and hundreds of partners worldwide.

We’re building more than software—we’re building a culture rooted in growth, belonging, and purpose. Our collaborative and inclusive team is driven by meaningful problem-solving, continuous improvement, and shared success. You’ll see our core values—Team, Innovation, and Growth—reflected in how we work every day.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Director, People & Culture to join our leadership team and shape the next phase of our employee experience and organizational development. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll lead the evolution of our people programs, systems, and culture to support a growing, globally distributed team. You’ll manage a team of six across Canada and India, providing leadership, mentorship, and alignment across core People & Culture functions.

This role requires a strong ability to align people initiatives with business goals, foster leadership cohesion, and build trust across the organization.

What You Will Do

Culture & Organizational Strategy

• Champion a values-driven culture across global teams, fostering connection, engagement, and retention.
• Partner with the CEO and executive team to align people strategy with long-term business goals.
• Build and reinforce cultural consistency through people practices, systems, and programs that support a growing, distributed organization.
• Commitment to elevating the employee experience, tapping into ongoing and various feedback and benchmarks for a continuous improvement approach.

People Operations & Systems

• Lead and optimize core HR systems—including performance management, compensation, and feedback tools.
• Evolve total rewards approach—including benchmarking, benefits, and engagement metrics—by leveraging data and employee feedback to drive sustainable improvements in people systems and employee experience.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date policies and frameworks that reflect company values and support consistency.
• Ensure scalable tech-enabled processes for reviews, goal-setting, and HR operations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Equip managers with knowledge, skills, training and tools to build and maintain high performing teams. 
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on important topics like compensation, performance, and team dynamics.
• Lead succession planning exercises and retention of key talent through proactive actions.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Drive workforce planning, role design, and organizational modeling to support business growth.
• Strengthen employer brand and candidate experience through aligned, scalable hiring strategies.

What You Bring

• 15+ years in People & Culture, including 5+ years leading teams and strategic initiatives
• Experience in tech/SaaS environments, ideally within scaling organizations (100–200 employees)
• Proven success in workforce planning, performance management, compensation, and leadership development
• Deep expertise in recruitment infrastructure, onboarding, and talent development
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, survey platforms, and people analytics tools
• Strong business acumen with the ability to create and execute a  people strategy to organizational goals

How You Lead People & Culture

You lead with strategic clarity—translating vision into action and aligning people initiatives with business goals.

You build for growth—designing systems that support performance, engagement, and retention as the organization scales.

You foster belonging—creating inclusive programs that strengthen connection and development across diverse teams.

You lead with empathy and insight—cultivating trust, psychological safety, and shared purpose through coaching and support.

You use data to drive impact—leveraging feedback and analytics to improve people systems and employee experience.

You collaborate across functions—partnering with leaders to integrate people programs into business strategy.

Compensation & Benefits

At Binary Stream, we recognize the importance of competitive compensation. We benchmark annually against Canada’s tech sector to ensure our salary ranges remain current and compelling.

Base Salary Hiring Range: $125,000 - $158,000 CAD

This range reflects the starting compensation for new hires in a full-time capacity.  Final offers are based on experience, skill set, and the unique value you bring. In exceptional cases, compensation above this range may be considered.

Annual Performance-Based Bonus:

Employees are eligible for an annual performance-based bonus that reflects both individual performance and company-wide results.

Benefits:

• 4 weeks of paid vacation

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Health and personal spending accounts
• Professional development funds
• RRSP program and stock options
• Annual performance bonus

Why Join Binary Stream

At Binary Stream, we empower people to do their best work and grow their careers. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Competitive total rewards – A total compensation package that reflects your impact and supports your well-being.
• Flexible work – Choose between remote work or occasional office days—your schedule, your choice.
• Wellness culture – We prioritize balance through wellness initiatives and flexible schedules.
• Growth opportunities – Access to learning programs, mentorship, and development funding.
• Transparent leadership – Our CEO leads with integrity and approachability—your voice matters.
• Connected teams – Quarterly events, cultural celebrations, and regular company-wide updates keep us engaged.

Who We Are

We’re a team of curious, collaborative, and driven individuals who:

• Solve problems together and support one another.
• Stay humble, open to feedback, and accountable.
• Lead with integrity and take ownership.
• Embrace change and explore new ideas.
• Share knowledge and continuously improve.
• Use data to guide decisions and focus on results.

Interested in contributing to a growing global organization? Apply now.

Binary Stream Software Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.