Game Design Technologist (Temporary)
Sheridan College
- Oakville, ON
- $41.12-47.67 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Ensuring that the equipment is in working order in the labs and studios. Meeting with co-workers and Ontario Work Study Plan (OWSP) students to determine daily work priorities and guiding and advising them to ensure that service in all areas of the program is carried out efficiently and comprehensively.
- Responding to requests from faculty or students to demonstrate equipment or software, troubleshoot, and answering questions related to technology and/or workflow.
- Performing daily maintenance to ensure that the services are updated and functioning efficiently.
- Researching and consulting with experts on technological developments in the field of game development and game design.
- Overseeing renovation and/or upgrade of classrooms and lab to meet the standard for Health and Safety.
- Providing front-line information to prospective students, visiting dignitaries, and other Sheridan personnel.
- Participating in special events held by the program and Sheridan events that include the Bachelor Of Game Design program.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
- 3-year diploma/degree in Game Development, Animation, Visual Effects (VFX), Computer Science or a related field of study
- 5 years of experience working in the video game industry, with production credits on one or more shipped titles; or experience as a Program Support Technologist for a Game Development program in a college or university setting; or experience in a Technical Support role, as a Technical Director, or Technical Artist in a VFX, Animation, or Video Game studio (Equivalency will be considered).
- Competent knowledge of C# and/or other programming languages to support students in the production of game projects.
- Competent knowledge of python, Perl, and/or shell scripting languages to manage student accounts, server maintenance, login scripts, software licences and server share permissions.
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Faculty/Department: Animation, Arts and Design
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Resident Position - Fully on-site 5 days/week
Reference #: J0324-0026
Employee Group: Support Staff - Appendix D
Payband: J
Hourly Range: $41.12 - $47.67
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Application Details: This is a temporary replacement position that may continue until April 2024 with the possibility of extension.
Application Deadline: April 12, 2024Sheridan 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 will provide job applicants with accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. To request accommodation, please contactYou 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.