City : Toronto

Category : Full time - Permanent

Industry : Education

Employer : Sheridan College

Preference will be given to qualified full-time employees within the bargaining unit at Sheridan College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

The Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT) supports Ontario’s film, television and interactive media cluster. As a government funded Technology Access Centre, SIRT works with a dedicated staff, as well as faculty and students to conduct world-class applied research, training and other industry support activities that enable the adoption of new technology and business models for innovation. SIRT’s unique capacity through trusted partnerships with key industry organizations and technology leaders facilitates innovations within digital cinema, virtual and augmented reality, interactive media and artificial intelligence.

Reporting to the Software Engineering Lead, SIRT, the Software Engineering Specialist, SIRT, focuses on computer programming. As a part of an interdisciplinary team, works on development and application of technological innovations related to transmedia content production. This includes applied research and mentoring co-op students. This position is stationed at Toronto’s Pinewood Studio location.

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;
• Contributing to the continued improvement of software engineering techniques, best practices, and standards;  
• 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;
• Mentoring work study and co-op students, and providing 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;
• Working with industry and applied research development to create best-in-class software engineering solutions;
• Other 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 are a pro-active individual with an ability to take initiative to assess issues and initiate solutions, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude. 

You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

You can manage time within a fast-paced environment where deadlines and challenges constantly evolve.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications: 

• A 3-year diploma/degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Software Development, Networking Engineering or a related discipline along with at least 3 years of gaming, programming, networking, or software engineering experience (or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience);
• Must have previous exposure to architecture, software and engineering principles;
• Must have previous exposure to Epic Games Unreal and/or Unity Game engineer experience for content creation, vr/ar and virtual production. 

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/Department: Research – Screen Industries Research and Training Centre (SIRT)
Campus Location: Pinewood Studios Toronto (May be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus. This position is currently working on-site.
Reference #: J0322-0694
Employee Group: Support
Payband: H
Hiring or Hourly Range: $33.05 - $38.37
Hours/Week: 37.5
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm 
Application Deadline: March 24, 2022

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.