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Technical Artist (DCC Tools) - EA SPORTS Technology
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Important Note: This team works onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office). Applicants are required to work onsite 3 days, Tuesday - Thursday every week.
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Senior Consultant - Credit Risk Modelling
EY
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
To qualify for the role, you must have
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Cybersecurity Lead
e-STORAGE
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Full Stack Developer
Hygiena LLC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Must have in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills
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Gameplay Animator (Senior+/Lead)
Velan Studios, Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Basic scripting or tool-building experience (Python, MEL, or similar) to streamline workflows or prototype ideas
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Senior DevOps Engineer
e-STORAGE
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Ruby, PHP, PowerShell).
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DevOps Engineer - Senior
Symbiotic Digital
ON · Downtown Toronto (CN Tower / King and Spadina / Railway Lands / Harbourfront West / Bathurst Quay / South Niagara / YTZ), Ontario
- Contract
of 3 days per week onsite in Toronto, Ontario
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Testeur(euse) de Systèmes Intégrés / Integrated Systems Tester
OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES India Pvt. Ltd.
Montreal, QC
- Other
En raison de la nature du rôle, ce poste requiert une présence au bureau de 5 jours par semaine
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Spécialiste principal en ingénierie des essais / Senior Test Engineering Specialist
Telesat
Gatineau, QC
- Full-time
La personne retenue devra travailler sur place au moins quatre (4) jours par semaine
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Senior Technical Artist (Rigging) - EA SPORTS Technology
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
Important Note: This team works onsite at EA Vancouver (Burnaby office). Applicants are required to work onsite 3 days, Tuesday - Thursday every week. This is a 12-month contract with the…
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Software Developer-Embedded--Onsite Position
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Ottawa, ON · Canada-Ottawa
- Full-time
Software Developer-Onsite Position (Intermediate)
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Python Developer
Soho Square Solutions
Montreal, QC
- $50 to $60 CAD / hour
- Contract
Location: Montreal (day 1 onboarding onsite/in-office presence required 3x/week)
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Data Analyst II, Fraud
Remitly
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
This hybrid role requires 2–3 days per week in the Vancouver office
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Platform Engineer
LanceSoft, Inc.
Montreal, QC
- Contract
Experience in integrating observability tools with CI/CD pipelines and automating through scripting (Python, Bash, JSON, YAML, Terraform or similar).
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Spécialiste en ingénierie RF et en essais / RF and Test Engineering Specialist
Telesat
Gatineau, QC
- Full-time
La personne retenue devra travailler sur place au moins 4 jours par semaine
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Verification and Validation Engineer
VitalBio
Oakville, ON
- Full-time
Advanced level analytical programming (Python, Matlab, etc.).
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Analyste de données / Data Scientist
Genetec
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Maîtrise avancée de Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) et expérience dans l'utilisation de bibliothèques d'apprentissage automatique
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Senior Consultant - Credit Risk Modelling
EY
Toronto, ON
To qualify for the role, you must have
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Gameplay Animator (Senior+)
Velan Studios
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Basic scripting or tool-building experience (Python, MEL, or similar) to streamline workflows or prototype ideas.
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C++ Developer (contract)
Capgemini
Toronto, ON
- Contract
3 days per week onsite - Toronto, ON
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Senior Software Developer
GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc
Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Senior Software Developer.
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Principal AI/ML Engineer
lululemon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Data, Analytics and Systems, Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Candidates should be comfortable working onsite 5 days per week out of our office in Toronto, ON
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Senior DevOps Engineer
Canadian Solar Inc.
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, Java, Ruby, PHP, PowerShell).
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Senior Marketing, PR and Communications Specialist (onsite/remote)
BeamNG GmbH
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Basic familiarity with web development, HTML/CSS, or programming/scripting languages such as Lua, Python, or Go would be a plus

Velan Studios

Gameplay Animator (Senior+)

Remote, Canada

Remote

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Workplace: Remote
Remote eligibility: Canada listed. Check the posting for province restrictions.
Experience: 7+ years of professional experience animating for games, with a focus on gameplay.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 12, 2026

Original job description

From dodgeball in the streets to racetracks in your living room, we've always been more interested in asking "what if?" than following a roadmap. Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company.

We are looking for a Senior Gameplay Animator with the experience and passion to drive our gameplay mechanics to the next level. You’ll play a key role in defining how our characters move, respond and feel, crafting animation that’s both expressive and tightly integrated with gameplay. You should be equally comfortable working in a small, fast-paced prototyping team as you are creating polished, production-quality animation for larger projects. You will be actively collaborating with artists, engineers and designers to develop amazing gameplay feel. And your passion for bringing characters to life should only be matched by your love of diving into engine to bring all your animations together for an unforgettable gameplay experience.

Senior Gameplay Animator Responsibilities

Help define and drive the game’s animation style with expressive, solid body mechanics that makes gameplay feel amazing.
Take ownership of the full gameplay animation process, from rough prototypes to polished game performances.
Drive in-engine development with excellent engine competency, including animation systems, state machines and other procedural animation techniques.
Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore new ideas, solve tricky gameplay challenges, and push what’s possible through animation.
Document tools and workflows.
Mentor other animators, offering feedback, guidance, and support.
Champion animation across the studio - always pushing for clarity, responsiveness, and that breath of life within every press of a button.
Project Lead role based on project*

What is expected of an Art Lead at Velan Studios?

Lead roles are assigned on a per-project basis and not tied directly to the level of an employee’s position. Leads champion best practices that relate to their area of expertise but also represent all aspects of it in interdisciplinary discussions regarding scope, planning, tools, features and team updates.

As the project matures, leads may also be part of hiring and mentoring of any additional artists that might be needed within their field to accomplish project goals in a timely manner and to a high level of quality. Leads may also be expected to help assess their performance and aid in their career development.

7+ years of professional experience animating for games, with a focus on gameplay.
A standout demo reel that shows clear body mechanics, timing, and personality.
Expert in Maya or equivalent 3D animation software.
Hands-on experience working in-engine, with focus on general state machine structures.
Proactive and self-directed, with a good sense of when to explore and when to get things done.
Able to effectively communicate technical needs and issues to Engineering/Tech Art/Design.
Above all, deeply curious and passionate about creating responsive, character forward animation that makes gameplay feel amazing.

Big Pluses

Experience leading small animation teams or driving animation direction
Reel should include game or engine captures of your animations in gameplay context.
Familiarity with motion matching, procedural animation, or other modern runtime techniques.
Generalist skills in modeling, rigging, or related areas.
A passion for game design and how animation supports player feedback, pacing, and readability
Experience with motion capture.
Basic scripting or tool-building experience (Python, MEL, or similar) to streamline workflows or prototype ideas.

This is a hybrid or onsite position. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio. Our studios are located in Troy, NY and Toronto, ON.

The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below* per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits.

Canada Salary Ranges Senior: $85,000. - $120,000. CAD Specialist: $110,000.-$150,000. CAD

Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.

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Responsibilities

The role involves defining and driving the game's animation style while taking ownership of the full animation process from prototyping to final polish. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop responsive gameplay mechanics and mentor other animators to ensure high-quality output.

Requirements

Candidates must have 7+ years of professional game animation experience with a strong demo reel showcasing body mechanics and timing. Proficiency in Maya and hands-on experience with in-engine animation systems and state machines are required.

Skills

Gameplay animation
Maya
3D animation
State machines
Procedural animation
Body mechanics
Animation systems
Prototyping
Game engine development
Mentoring
Motion capture
Python
MEL
Technical communication
Animation direction

Benefits

Annual bonuses
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Flexible time-off

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Keywords

Gameplay Animator
Animation
Maya
3D Animation
State Machines
Procedural Animation
Body Mechanics
Prototyping
Game Engine
Motion Capture
Python
MEL
Animation Systems
Game Design
Mentoring
Art Lead
Technical Art
Animation Direction
Game Development
Hybrid Work

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