Advancing Technologies Technician, Schulich School of Engineering

Position Overview

The Schulich School of Engineering is currently seeking a Full-time Limited Term Advancing Technologies Technician approximately 1 year.

This position reports to the Manager, Strategic Projects, and will develop knowledge and content for curriculum and learning workshops within the digital engineering and robotics areas. This position will work within Zetta (The SSE hub for digital research and teaching innovation), and provides expert support to faculty, TAs, students, and staff.

The areas of knowledge this position supports includes current and emerging technologies such as SAAS, PAAS, IoT, data & visualization, AI and machine learning, VR, AR (e.g. AWS, Google Cloud, MS Azure, Hadoop, GoodData, TensorFlow, etc.). Technical support will also be expected for Robotics engineering and the Engineering Maker Multiplex.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Incorporate and integrate the wide range of emerging leading-edge technologies into Zetta, the SSE makerspace, and SSE academic curricula
• Identify and implement training opportunities in the suite of emerging technical offerings that are substantially altering the business and social environment.
• Participate in the ongoing design of Zetta’s physical and digital infrastructures
• Responsible for the overall operations of Zetta, including developing and maintaining operating processes, scheduling learning opportunities, and access allocations
• Develop and maintain the Zetta programming plan
• Provide guidance for Zetta-employed teaching and learning assistants, and workshop facilitators
• Develop and deliver course/workshop programming ideas, content, and events
• Plan and design specialized systems and applications to meet the needs of operations, research, and academics.
• Apply specialized skills and knowledge in the maintenance and development of core systems and complex programs and projects
• Liaise with IT to ensure IT requirements are met for incorporating new technologies into Zetta
• Identify new applications that aid our students in Teams and Clubs and other extracurricular pursuits
• Support faculty in the discovery, evaluation, engagement, and adoption of new technologies
• Support faculty and TAs in the training, integration, documentation, and support of technology in academic courses, lectures and labs
• Maintain Zetta equipment, environment and inventories.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for ideas, processes and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of developing technological advancements and make recommendations for incorporating them into Zetta

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Undergraduate Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum 3 years of recent, related experience in emerging technologies
• May consider a combination of education and experience
• Proven programming experience required, especially for systems integration
• Knowledge of networking systems, and communication protocols preferred
• High level of technical proficiency in cloud platforms such as Google, Apple, Amazon and others.
• Data querying and analysis skills
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Ability to deliver integrated solutions leveraging multiple technologies/platforms
• Capable of negotiating rapid change and innovating change
• Project/development leadership experience preferred
• Experience with course/workshop development and delivery
• Customer relations skills/experience preferred
• Teaching/coaching experience preferred

Application Deadline:  April 7, 2020

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase II.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information about the Schulich School of Engineering visit Careers in the Schulich School of Engineering.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.