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Project Coordinator

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	DLC
City	Toronto
Job Category	Education & Training
Job Title or Project	Project Coordinator
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	Certification/Licence/Diploma
Minimum Experience Required	2+ Years
Salary/Compensation	Based on experience
Contact E-Mail	info@dlc-inc.com
Contact Fax	416-469-2229
Description
DETAILS Our Company: Located in the GTA, we are a growing, dynamic and innovative learning performance solutions company. We work collaboratively with our clients to create solutions that address performance needs. We offer our clients a variety of solutions, including instructor-led programs, self-study, eLearning, and on-the-job performance support tools (job aids). Our performance solutions weave together training needs with elements of leadership, communications, motivation, process improvement, and performance support. In every case we target sustainable performance. Job Requirements: We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to work together with our team to develop interactive web-based media learning solutions. Working with the Project Manager, the Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the successful development of these solutions, working with cross-functional, multi-project team resources to ensure solutions are delivered on-time and on budget according to defined scope, timeline and cost parameters. The Project Coordinator monitors the plans, schedules and controls of all project activities to ensure the team is driving toward these objectives, applying their own technical, theoretical and coordination skills towards achieving project requirements, while building positive professional relationships with employees, clients and associates. Responsibilities: • Provide and promote high standards of professionalism, integrity and leadership throughout the life of projects, appropriately representing business philosophies, protocols and standards • Assist with the development, maintenance and execution of project plans for major projects according to established procedures and expectations • With the guidance of the Project Manager, develop, maintain and execute the project plans for smaller projects or portions of larger projects. • Work with the Project Manager to create and maintain a project schedule, which defines activities, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements • Promote and monitor the implementation of high quality standards on all project deliverables • Work with appropriate resources to meet project needs • Monitor client and internal team performance and dynamics & assist with strategies to manage as appropriate • Identify, analyze, mitigate and communicate project risks • Work with the Project Manager to identify business opportunities with new and existing clients • Promote the professional development of project and peer team members • Identify and develop process & program improvements • Involvement in new business proposals where appropriate Required Skills: • Minimum 2 year's experience as a Coordinator on software or interactive web development projects • Demonstrated knowledge of project coordination principles, methods and techniques • Demonstrated experience working on multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Demonstrated experience working with internal teams involved in multiple activities • Ability to strategically and tactically organize & structure activities • Demonstrated skills and experience in coordination, administration, negotiating with team members on project tasks • Demonstrated aptitude to grasp a general knowledge of multiple disciplines and technologies • Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to pay consistent attention to detail Desired Skills: • Post-secondary education in business or technical field • CAPM Certification would be an asset Contact Information: If you are interested in this position, please send an email with your qualifications to info@dlc-inc.com
Contact Information
Contact:	Daniel Cully
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M4M 1J6 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	dcully@dlc-inc.com

Professor - Web Development

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Fanshawe College
City	London
Job Category	Education & Training
Job Title or Project	Professor - Web Development
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	College Diploma
Minimum Experience Required	2+ Years
Salary/Compensation	$55,683 to $96,529
Contact E-Mail	jobs@fanshawec.ca
Contact Fax	519-452-4481
Description
Professor, Web Development/Multimedia School of Contemporary Media Closing Date: Open until filled* A full-time Professor at Fanshawe College is responsible for providing academic leadership and developing an effective learning environment for students. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a wide range of media courses from introductory to advanced and be familiar with supporting senior level research projects. Candidates must be committed to teaching and mentoring students by engaging students in experiential education opportunities. The ideal candidate for this position will present a skill set that would allow teaching assignments at all levels of the Multimedia Design and Production Program, with an emphasis in Web Technologies at an introductory and intermediate level. The ideal candidate should also possess a broad range of skills that includes graphic/interface design and motion graphics. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Combination of excellent leadership and teaching skills with strong commitment to academic excellence and student success - Ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of learners - Strong computer skills and familiarity with educational technologies are required - Previous college teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluations are assets SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS - College diploma or University degree in Web/Multimedia Development or related field (post graduate education and/or additional training with digital technology are assets) - Current XHTML and CSS practices for website layout and applications development - Expertise in Javascript for constructing client-side functionality for XHTML sites - Knowledge of XML data structures and how they are applied in web applications - Experience in service-side web scripting and database management systems, with specific emphasis on open source technologies (PHP-mySQL) - A history of skills to research/assess new technology and gear - Ability to work closely with local community partners and/or business to provide practical projects for students and to organize and participate in extracurricular projects (i.e., field trips, seminars, professional associations, events, conferences, etc.) - Ability to develop community partnerships and to work with the Chair and Dean to advance the School of Contemporary Media as a centre of excellence in Contemporary Media PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience in Flash authoring with working knowledge of Actionscript 3.0 - Design/layout experience (Photoshop and Illustrator CS3-CS4) - Minimum 2 years of College level teaching experience with positive student feedback Salary: Determination of starting salaries based on relevant teaching/occupational experience and relevant formal qualifications, supported with original transcripts from granting institutions. The salary scale is $55,683 to $96,529 along with a comprehensive benefit package. APPLICATION PROCESS - Closing date for external applications: We will begin reviewing external applications on May 8, 2009* While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment. Please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting COMPETITION NUMBER COM-09-002 to: Please submit by only ONE of the following methods: Attention: Human Resources E-mail: jobs@fanshawec.ca   Fax:(519) 452-4481 Mail:Fanshawe College Human Resources, Room F3011 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. London, ON N5Y 5R6
Contact Information
Contact:	Human Resources
Location:	1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. London, Ontario N5Y 5R6 Canada
Telephone:	519-452-4246
E-Mail:	jobs@fanshawec.ca
Web Site:	http://www.fanshawec.ca

Professor - 3D Animation

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Fanshawe College
City	London
Job Category	Education & Training
Job Title or Project	Professor - 3D Animation
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	College Diploma
Minimum Experience Required	5+ Years
Salary/Compensation	$55,683 to $96,529
Contact E-Mail	jobs@fanshawec.ca
Contact Fax	519-452-4481
Description
Professor, 3D Animation School of Contemporary Media Closing Date for External Applications: Open until filled* A full-time Professor at Fanshawe College is responsible for providing academic leadership and for developing an effective learning environment for students. The successful candidate will be prepared to teach a wide range of media courses from introductory to advanced and be familiar with supporting senior level research projects. Candidates must be committed to teaching and mentoring students by engaging students in experiential education opportunities. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Combination of excellent leadership and teaching skills with a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success - Excellent communicator - Strong interpersonal skills - Ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of learners - Strong computer skills and familiarity with educational technologies are required - Previous college teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluations are assets SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS - College diploma or University degree in Computer Animation or a related field (post graduate education and/or additional training with digital technology are assets) - 3D work in a professional studio for a minimum of 5 years - Advanced level skills in one of these software packages: 3D Max, Maya or XSI - Strong portfolio/demo reel of traditional art and 3D work - Experience in a variety of roles including modeling, shading, animation, rigging and lighting - A history of skills to research and assess new technology and gear - Ability to work closely with local community partners and/or business to provide practical projects for students and to organize and participate in extracurricular projects (such as field trips, seminars, professional associations, events and conferences, etc.) - Ability to develop community partnerships and to work with the Chair and Dean to advance the School of Contemporary Media as a centre of excellence in Contemporary Media PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Strong network of contacts with other professionals and employers - Minimum 2 years of College level teaching experience with positive student feedback - Experience with a Motion Capture system - Expertise in Adobe CS3/4 (Photoshop & Illustrator), ZBrush and/or MudBox - Video and audio editing skills - Storyboarding and character drawing skills Approximate Start Date: August 17, 2009 Salary: Determination of starting salaries is based on relevant teaching/occupational experience and relevant formal qualifications, supported with original transcripts from granting institutions. The salary scale is $55,683 to $96,529 along with a comprehensive benefit package. While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment. Please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting COMPETITION NUMBER COM-09-001 to: Please submit by only ONE of the following methods: Attention: Human Resources E-mail: jobs@fanshawec.ca  Fax:(519) 452-4481 Mail:Fanshawe College Human Resources, Room F3011 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. London, ON N5Y 5R6 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Contact Information
Contact:	Human Resources
Location:	1001 Fanshawe College Blvd. London, Ontario N5Y 5R6 Canada
Telephone:	519-452-4246
E-Mail:	jobs@fanshawec.ca
Web Site:	http://www.fanshawec.ca