AGFH is always on the lookout for talent. If you feel you have what it takes to help create exceptional games that contribute to the health and well-being of those in your community, please contact us with your CV.
Dwayne Hammond
Studio Director, Algoma Games For Health
email: dwayne.hammond@algomau.ca
telephone: (705) 542-6076
CURRENT JOB LISTINGS
Senior Programmer and Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ongoing development of online video game delivery system
- Serves as main point of contact on all development-related matters for senior management
- Create and manage project plans from cradle to grave
- Manage and delegate effectively to a growing team of developers
- Mentor and motivate junior staff members
- Identify opportunity for continuous improvement in IT operations and implement appropriate measures
- Gather and document requirements
- Conduct regular employee reviews
- Identify and ensure adherence to best practices
- Oversee the administration and maintenance of the company's web portal and supporting infrastructure
- Oversee source code control and electronic asset management
- Liaise with subject matter experts
- Evaluate software products and recommend appropriate purchases
- Other projects/duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of C#
- Object Orientated Programming skills, including use of design patterns
- Fundamental network knowledge with experience using TCP/IP and UDP protocols a plus
- Knowledge of web architecture, HTML and Cascading Style Sheets
- ASP.NET experience a definite asset
- Experience with data base design and architecture
- Knowledge of PHP/MySQL, XML and Linux
- Experience with Adobe Flash and Action Script 3, JavaScript, Unity3D a plus
- Forward thinking and creative
- Ability to plan, establish priorities to meet appropriate deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with excellent organization skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Credentials and Experience:
- 7+ years of proven experience in a programming role
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Application Deadline: open
This position will be hired on the basis of a contract position with the possibility of renewal.
Salary range $ 80,000 to $105,000 commensurate with experience and skill set.
Interested parties, please email your resume to:
Dwayne Hammond
Studio Director
Algoma Games for Health
1520 Queen Street East, BT201
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 2G4
Email: dwayne.hammond@agfh.ca
This position is made possible through funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
Junior Programmer
Algoma Games for Health is a serious game development studio focusing on the application of video games to the health and rehabilitation industries. We are currently developing products to assist people in need of speech therapy, including games for individuals looking to recover language skills after having suffered a stroke.
We are looking for a talented individual to join the team and contribute to the development of a versatile web application that includes online rehabilitation games, real time video and audio conferencing, and reporting tools. Your work will have a direct impact on making speech therapy accessible, engaging and effective for those in need.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ongoing development of online video game delivery system
- Participate in game design and development
- Remain current on new tools to help build our applications
- Debugging and optimization of software
- Other projects/duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of C#
- Object Orientated Programming skills, including use of design patterns
- Fundamental network knowledge with experience using TCP/IP and UDP protocols a plus
- Knowledge of web architecture, HTML and Cascading Style Sheets
- ASP.NET experience a definite asset
- Experience with data base design and architecture
- Knowledge of PHP/MySQL, XML and Linux an asset
- Experience with Adobe Flash and Action Script 3, JavaScript, Unity3D a plus
- Forward thinking and creative
- Ability to plan, establish priorities to meet appropriate deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with excellent organization skills
- Great attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Credentials and Experience:
- University Degree in computer programming or related field OR
- Equivalent combination of education and experience in the video game industry
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
Application Deadline: open
This position will be hired on the basis of a contract position with the possibility of renewal.
Interested parties, please email your resume to:
Dwayne Hammond
Studio Director
Algoma Games for Health
1520 Queen Street East, BT201
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, P6A 2G4
Email:
dwayne.hammond@agfh.ca
This position is made possible through funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
