Intermediate Interactive Media and Systems Designer

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa seeks an experienced Multimedia Designer/Engineer for the Cyber Range to lead advanced multimedia production, AV systems operation, and scenario development for training programs. You will design interfaces, manage live events, and ensure reliable technical delivery across software and hardware platforms.

Responsibilities include creating content with Adobe Creative Suite, coordinating simulations, and mentoring team members while collaborating with IT and cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Multimedia Design or relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical or multimedia-focused role.
• Expertise in multimedia production, including advanced use of Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Design software, and AV systems.
• Programming experience with the ability to develop and maintain custom applications.

Responsibilities

• Multimedia Design and Production: Create and edit multimedia content using professional tools; operate AV equipment for live and recorded events.
• Technical Engineering: Design and customize software and hardware solutions; ensure seamless integration between multimedia, IT, and cybersecurity systems.
• Creative Scenario Design: Lead storyline writing and storyboard development for Cyber Range simulations; ensure realistic and engaging experiences.

Skills

Multimedia design

AV systems

Live streaming

3D design

Adobe Creative Suite

Programming

Networking

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or Multimedia Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

3D design software

AV equipment

Job description

Job Type: Employee Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): 12 Job Family: Application Development # of Open Positions: 1 Faculty/Service - Department: Cyber Range Campus: Main Campus Union Affiliation: UOITP Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/31 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/14 Hours per week: 35 Salary Grade: UOITP Grade 10 Salary Range: $82 450,00 - $102 514,00

About the Faculty of Engineering The Faculty of Engineering strives to provide a learning environment that promotes excellence and innovation, ethical practice and responsibility towards society. Our workplace will challenge, energize and motivate you to be your very best while providing opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our work makes a world of difference in the lives of our students, who will become the next generation of leaders and change makers of our society. Our dynamic community is dedicated to building innovations that will not only help the advancement of technology, but solutions that will revolutionize the industry. We look forward to making the future TOGETHER!

Position purpose

This position is responsible for advanced multimedia production, technical engineering, and innovative scenario development within the Cyber Range. The incumbent creates advanced interfaces, interactive features and multimedia content that support the overall user experience and scenario delivery. The role demands specialized technical knowledge, independent problem-solving, and strong collaboration skills to meet operational needs. The incumbent ensures reliable operation of AV (Audio-visual) systems, tailored software, and IT infrastructure while promoting the Cyber Range's capabilities to external stakeholders.

• Multimedia Design and Production: Create and edit multimedia content (video, audio, images, 3D models) using professional tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring professional-grade quality. Operate and maintain AV equipment, including cameras, microphones, audio mixers, lighting systems and intercom systems for live and recorded events. Configure and manage live-streaming setups, ensuring seamless delivery for training sessions and promotional content.
• Technical Engineering: Designing, developing, and customizing advanced software and hardware solutions to meet the unique needs of the Cyber Range. This includes creating bespoke applications, integrating complex AV systems, and ensuring seamless communication between multimedia, IT, and network infrastructures. Ensuring that systems operate flawlessly during live events and maintaining and upgrading technical systems, ensuring they meet evolving security and performance standards.
• Creative Scenario Design: Lead creative writing of storylines, write-ups, and storyboards for Cyber Range simulations, ensuring alignment with training objectives and client’s needs. Design innovative methods to utilize AV equipment, including Cyber Range’s interactive systems like surround sound system, phone system, lighting system and live broadcast station to enhance immersion and participant engagement. Ensure scenarios are realistic and impactful.
• Simulation Coordination and Event Management: Coordinate live simulations, preparing all team members involved by ensuring they are familiar with their roles, equipment, and event timelines. Providing necessary briefings and training for a smooth operation. Monitor and manage the execution of simulations, ensuring everything runs on schedule. Show preparedness for disruptions and ability to improvise immediate solutions to ensure continuity of simulations. Serve as the point of contact for resolving any on-the-spot issues and maintaining control over critical events to meet performance standards.
• AV Support for Events: Provide preparation, real-time troubleshooting and facilitation during live events, ensuring AV systems perform optimally. Monitor and maintain equipment, addressing any issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Mentorship: Guide team members and/or volunteers, providing training and technical expertise to ensure project success. Oversee the design and deployment of advanced multimedia simulations, ensuring integration across IT, AV, and cybersecurity systems. Collaborate with senior leadership to set strategic goals for the Cyber Range, aligning technological advancements with organizational objectives. Manage the full production process, from scriptwriting to direction, ensuring actor performances align with technical specifications for Cyber Range simulations.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Research and implement emerging technologies in multimedia, AV, and simulation tools to enhance Cyber Range capabilities. Develop and test new tools and methods to improve training outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Promotion and Outreach: Support the promotion of the Cyber Range by creating high-quality marketing and demonstration materials, including videos, graphics, and presentations. Collaborate with stakeholders and internal marketing teams to showcase the Cyber Range's capabilities to internal departments, external clients, and industry partners. Seek collaboration with other internal departments and institutions of interest. Participate in events, workshops, and presentations to highlight the value and impact of the Cyber Range's programs.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Multimedia Design or relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical or multimedia-focused role.
• Expertise in multimedia production, including advanced use of Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Design software, and AV systems.
• Programming experience with the ability to develop and maintain custom applications.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, network protocols, and cybersecurity standards, with proven troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to work independently to solve complex technical problems for autonomy and expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with multiple clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

Key Competencies at uOttawa

• Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
• Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
• Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
• Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence.

While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons.

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact [e-mail] to communicate the accommodation need.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.

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The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.