Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies (FAHCS), the Technologist oversees the digital technologies of the virtual room. The Technologist possesses a deep understanding of the technical pipeline, best practices and all the processes needed to work with Unity, Unreal and Virtual Reality. The Technologist acts as a technical consultant to students, faculty and administrators with regards to software, virtual reality headsets, tracker suits and all other equipment. The Technologist works on development and application of technological innovations related to virtual reality content production and is responsible for researching new software programs and digital hardware, to determine the implementation of new technology as it relates to curriculum.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborating on all stages of creative development from conceptualization, prototyping, and designing and implementing digital, video, and animated materials;
• Coordinating with key stakeholders on software requirements and solutions;
• Planning and developing client solutions including prototypes;
• Communicating regularly with members of the project team, providing development updates, coordinating meetings;
• Contributing to the continued improvement of software engineering techniques, best practices, and standards;
• Conducting research in accordance with current projects;
• Working with Software Engineering Lead to determine the best possible techniques and creative approaches;
• Creating digital models according to the developed concept or according to the obtained references;
• Producing and maintaining customized documentation or manuals designed to communicate best practices and recommending workflows to faculty and students
• Meeting with co-workers and co-op students to determine daily work priorities; guiding and advising colleagues within the program and co-op students to ensure that service in all areas of the program is carried out efficiently;
• Mentoring work study and co-op students, and provide training and feedback on the use of production and post-production workflow with generated 3D avatars and environments;
• Providing consultations, training and guidance to faculty, staff and students;
• Responding to requests from faculty or students to demonstrate equipment or software, troubleshoot, and answers questions related to technology and/or workflow.
• Developing policies and procedures for student use of program's equipment and facilities;
• Ensuring operations are compliant with Health and Safety guidelines;
• Ensuring that the equipment is in working order in the VR Lab;
• Working with industry and applied research development to create best-in-class software engineering solutions;
• Researching new software programs and digital hardware, and determining the implementation of technology as it relates to curriculum. Advising faculty on current industry and technological trends, and produces reports on the potential impact to curriculum and delivery;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

About You

You have the skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse student and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion.

You demonstrate excellent judgement, initiative, and your creative problem-solving skills allow you to solve challenges in a creative way.

You enjoy balancing many different tasks and can prioritize multiple projects and manage your time well while staying organized within a fast-paced environment where deadlines and challenges constantly evolve.

You have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

You have a positive can-do attitude, are pro-active and able to take initiative.

The Successful Candidate Will Also Meet The Following Requirements

• 3-year diploma/degree in Game Development, Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Computer Science, Software Development, Computer/Software engineering or a related field
• 3 years of of experience working in the video game industry (equivalency will be considered)
• Competent knowledge of C# and/or other programming languages
• Competent knowledge and experience with Unity and Unreal

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people’s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World (https://sheridan2024.sheridancollege.ca/), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we’re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

• For more information, visit: Why Work at Sheridan

Other Details

Faculty: Applied Health and Community Studies

Primary Work/Campus Location: Davis (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)

Work Categorization: Hybrid | On-site at least 3 days/week

Reference #: J0823-0911

Employee Group: Support Staff

Payband: I

Hourly Range: $36.19 - $41.94

Hours/Week: 37.5

Application Deadline: September 6, 2023

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources.

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.