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    Game Design Technologist - Oakville, ON, Canada - Njoyn

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    Description

    The Game Design Technologist oversees the digital technologies of the Bachelor of Game Design program. The incumbent possesses a deep understanding of the technical pipeline, best practices and all the processes needed to develop video games. The incumbent acts as a technical consultant to students, faculty, and administrators regarding software, assignments, servers, laptops, and networked computers.

    They are also responsible for utilizing their knowledge of specialized hardware and software used in game development and for researching new software programs and digital hardware, to determine the implementation of new technology as it relates to curriculum. The Technologist ensures that there are no software conflicts on workstations, deals with Windows registry issues and other workflow processes to support curriculum and student needs. The incumbent also supports classroom management software and deals with version control tools.

    What You'll Be Doing

    • 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.

    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 have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences and communities.

    Your collaborative spirit is balanced with your ability to take initiative and act independently to advance initiatives.

    Your excellent problem-solving skills allow you to resolve unexpected challenges and come up with improvements to existing processes.

    You have a client service focus with an aptitude to make connections, support others, provide excellent customer service and might identify as a community builder.

    The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

    • 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.

    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 (), 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/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 #: J

    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 for up to three monthswith the possibility of extension.

    Application Deadline: May 3, 2024

    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 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 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.

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