Immersive Technology Coordinator - Ottawa, Canada - Carleton University

Carleton University

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Digital Learning, the Immersive Technologies Coordinator provides professional technical expertise, guidance, and advice in the area of immersive technology for the delivery of technical activities within the Experiential Learning Hub, the Future Learning Lab, and virtual learning spaces at Carleton University.

The incumbent supports faculty and students with projects and experiences that include the creation and experiences related to immersive learning using various platforms, technologies, and equipment.

Qualifications:

The incumbent possesses knowledge relating to:

Unity, Unreal engine and/or other XR authoring platforms.
360 degree video, Photogammetry, and/or 3D scanning.
3D modelling and object building.
Video editing and asset management.
Windows OS support/troubleshooting.
Project management software (such as Jira, Planner).
Knowledge of API, LTI, Advanced understanding of HTML/CSS, SAML.
Data visualization, interpretation and expertise working with database structures.
Camera operations, photogrammetry and basic editing.
Applications and Educational Techologies.
Office 365 Applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams etc.).
Brightspace (or Learning Management Systems).
Kaltura (or Media Management platforms).
Zoom (or Web conferencing system platforms).
Poll Everywhwere (student response systems).
Mahara (eportfolio system).

The incumbent will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

Demonstrated experience in the delivery of customer service; or
Demonstrated ability to understand and evaluate technical issues and be able to explain technical decisions and features to both management and clients.

Education and Experience:

The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Media, Computer Programming, or Educational Technology (Master's degree preferred).
Minimum of four years of related, progressive, and broad experience in XR authoring and production, media, communications, programming, educational technology.

HR Note:

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications.

Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position.

Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements.

Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to:

women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.