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BCIT’s Learning and Teaching Centre is currently seeking a regular full-time Virtual Simulations System Developer. In collaboration with the team, the Virtual Simulations System Developer will be responsible for the development and management of custom-built virtual simulation applications through the full life cycle.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research:
Research:
- Evaluates, benchmarks, and identifies emerging technologies in educational simulations that can be used to create opportunities for developing new learning and teaching experiences.
- Prototypes and showcases the use of new technologies for education.
Development:
- In collaboration with an Instructional Development Consultant (IDC), determines user requirements for in-class and online virtual simulations.
- Based on designs created in collaboration with an IDC, develops applications and solutions to support the educational needs of the Institute.
- Be the point of contact for asset integration and technical requirements.
- Builds tools to assist in workflow, asset integration and management.
- Performs debugging, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- Provides ongoing maintenance and support for custom-built applications and systems.
- Develops and maintains a library of reusable and scalable code, components, and frameworks for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) applications.
Other:
- Participates in Records Custodian training and remain current with record keeping practices, policies, and procedures (both BCIT and FOIPOP).
- Undertakes related duties as assigned, consistent with the job grade of this position.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Completion of Bachelor’s degree in a science or technology-related discipline.
- Two years of general experience in application development, plus three years of direct related experience in developing for 3D environments and simulations.
- Must have a portfolio of custom-built applications or equivalent examples of work showing at least one example of:
- Educational applications
- Mobile and web applications
- AR / VR / MR applications
- Proficient in C#, OpenGL, Unity3D, 3D frameworks, and .Net framework required.
- Experience with AR and VR development frameworks (ARKit, Vuforia, React VR…etc.)
- Familiarity with web and server technologies, networking an asset: WebGL, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, PHP, SQL, Apache.
- Initiative and aptitude to learn new frameworks and platforms on a regular basis.
- Competency in math and physics for 3D / simulations (algebra, calculus, optimization).
- Strong attention to detail and extensive analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with repository and server management.
- Graphic and digital media skills:
- Competent using Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator or other graphic tools.
- UI/UX design for 2D and 3D environments.
- Understanding of 3D modelling concepts and platforms (3DSMax, Maya).
- Experience with shader development, editor scripting, 2D/3D animation integration.
- Able to effectively analyze learning situations to identify and solve technology-related issues.
- Able to explain technical decisions to the broader team and project sponsors.
- Must be a team player, demonstrate ability to work independently and to take tasks to completion.
- Excellent professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfortable maintaining appropriate documentation and source control/repositories.
Additional Information
Benefits – Why you’d love working with us
- Competitive pay
- Minimum of 15 days of vacation
- Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
- Defined contribution pension plan with employer contributions
- Eligibility for partial remote work upon Institute approval
- Professional Development funds and resources
- Access to most BCIT PTS courses free of charge
- Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
- Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more
Salary Range
Salary Grade 10- $61,268 – $66,481
Additional Salary Information
External hires are initially placed at the minimum of the salary range with progression to the maximum. Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment.
Position Details
Posting Category
Information Systems / Technology
School/Service Area
Learning & Teaching Services-Dean’s Office
Campus Location
Burnaby campus
Bargaining Unit
BCGEU Support Staff
Job Status
Regular
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Start Date
05/02/2022
Anticipated End Date
Competition Information
Competition Number
22B35
Competition Open Date
04/09/2022
Competition Close Date
04/30/2022
Open Until Filled?
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.bcit.ca/postings/5495
