Skill-Based Volunteering: Share Your Professional Expertise with Ukrainian Refugees Turn your career experience into meaningful support by becoming a mentor. Through our flexible digital platform, you can provide career guidance to Ukrainian refugees while volunteering entirely on your own schedule. Why Mentor With Us? Share your professional knowledge in meaningful ways Choose when and how often you mentor Connect through easy-to-use video sessions Make a direct impact on a refugee's career journey Volunteer from anywhere, anytime Perfect For Professionals In: Web Development & Software Engineering Data Science & Analytics Marketing & Communications Human Resources Project Management Business & Entrepreneurship Leadership & Strategy Finance And many other fields! How It Works: Sign up and create your mentor profile Set your availability (completely flexible) Accept mentoring requests that match your expertise Meet virtually with refugee mentees through our platform Provide guidance and share your experience What You Need: Professional experience in your field A computer with internet connection Willingness to share your knowledge That's it! No minimum time commitment - volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows. Ready to make a difference? Join our community of skilled volunteers today! Sign Up Part of The Educational Equality Institute's Together for Ukraine initiative, supporting Ukrainian refugees through education, upskilling, and employment opportunities.

Job Title: Contract Senior Console Engineer - Unreal Location: Remote Duration: Contract position We are expanding our team at Side! As a Contract Senior Console Engineer specializing in Unreal Engine, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of cutting-edge console games. You will collaborate with artists, designers, and other engineers to create high-quality gaming experiences. Your expertise in Unreal Engine will be essential as you troubleshoot and optimize game performance across various platforms. Requirements Responsibilities: Develop and implement gameplay features in Unreal Engine for console platforms. Optimize game performance on multiple console platforms, including PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Xbox Series X. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of art, design, and functionality. Troubleshoot and debug issues across various stages of development. Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices. Stay current with industry trends and Unreal Engine updates, integrating new technologies as needed. Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in console game development, specifically with Unreal Engine. Strong knowledge of game optimization techniques across various console hardware. Strong proficiency in C++ programming language. Demonstrated experience shipping at least one title on major console platforms. Deep understanding of Unreal Engine architecture, tools, and workflows. Experience working collaboratively in a team environment and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git. Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for gaming development. Benefits This is a 1099 position and benefits are not included About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.  Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.  Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.    Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc. 

What is Exoticca? Exoticca is a pioneering online travel agency that has revolutionized the conception, production, and e-commerce of long-distance dream trips. At the core of Exoticca's brand equity is the commitment to "creating life milestones." We believe in delivering best-value trips, exploring unique destinations, curating extraordinary travel experiences, and demonstrating genuine care for both our customers and the planet. We are a professional, dynamic, multicultural team in rapid international growth, seeking new partners to help us create the best and most forward-thinking travel company of our generation. What do we do? The Growth Team is the main responsible for defining and developing the growth strategy of the company. Identify and develop international geographical expansion opportunities and new growth channels. Explore “grey label” opportunities, resellers partnerships, joint ventures, and other growth strategies by market. What will you do? The Business Development Manager (B2B) Ontario is a field sales role responsible for selling guided travel and identifying potential growth areas, opening new accounts, and developing long-term relationships with travel professionals in their specified region. Traveling throughout their territory, the BDM promotes the benefits of Exoticca, actively supports partner marketing efforts, and presents to potential travelers daily. Responsible for soliciting new accounts and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and exceed revenue goals in support of the organization’s strategic priorities. Execute successful field sales strategies to drive business growth targets. Attend all relevant clients’ events, tend to the booth and/or present when required. Effectively account manage and retain existing clients with a focus on increasing revenue year over year. Work closely with internal teams to ensure strong communication and alignment in consistent delivery of quality products and service to clients. Drive the collection of data using Salesforce CRM and use of the data as an effective selling tool. Ensure all contact and interactions are of the highest standards, communicating clearly and appropriately. Prepare weekly sales and monthly expense reports. Seek group business from Travel Advisors. Meet minimum standards of performance for KPIs. Perform any other duties as may be required. This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Requirements Minimum of 3 years of travel industry sales experience in a similar role. Existing client base of Travel Advisors in your area. Regular travel to brick & mortar Travel Agencies, North American sales conferences, events, FAM trips, and Barcelona HQ. Typical months include 10 days of field sales with remaining home-based days focused on virtual sales appointments and administrative work. Some weekend travel to attend trade shows may also be required. Entrepreneurial. Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-changing, complex and pioneering environment. Willingness to benefit from hands-on coaching. Bold enough to take calculated risks but humble enough to admit mistakes and learn from them. Fluency in Spanish is a plus. Benefits Competitive compensation package in line with job responsibilities and experience. Travel packages at reduced prices! English/Spanish lesson, bi-annual company parties. Referral bonus, if you bring people as talented as you. And last but not least, becoming part of a fun and motivated multicultural team at an agile and rapid growing organization! Join Exoticca and play a pivotal role in creating life milestones through unforgettable travel experiences! This is your opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic and innovative travel brand on a global scale. Exoticca is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusiveness are our core. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under European, country, or local law. #LI-Hybrid

If you are looking for a challenging job that will help you develop your marketing, communication, leadership, and sales experience and skills, Kognitive Sales Solutions has the opportunity for you! We are looking for motivated, dynamic candidates who are passionate about sales and committed to delivering exceptional customer service. At Kognitive Sales Solutions, you have the advantage of writing your own paycheck through our compensation structure that allows you to increase your income with commissions. We are currently seeking Sales Representatives in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. As a Sales Representative, your primary role will be acquiring customers for our clients' financial products. You will be required to travel to various retail locations or customer acquisition events to promote assigned products. COMPENSATION: $15.75/hour guaranteed minimum wage protection + commission Thank you to all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kognitive Sales Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any type of accommodation, please let us know. Requirements Excellent communication skills. Personal motivation and exceptional work ethic. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with store staff. Willingness to travel between different stores within your assigned region. Smartphone with basic internet access required. Willingness to meet quotas. Strong desire to become one of tomorrow’s leaders. Benefits Paid online and in-person training Ongoing coaching opportunities Professional advancement opportunities Flexible schedule Pleasant work environment Work for a nationally recognized marketing company

OUR STORY  For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation. We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award®-winning studio – in two prominent Canadian cities, Vancouver and Montreal – and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.  Requirements As a Lighting Artist, you will play a crucial role in bringing our animated worlds to life. You will be responsible for lighting and shading scenes, characters, and environments to achieve the desired visual aesthetic, mood, and storytelling impact of our animated project. You will collaborate closely with our creative and technical teams to ensure that our projects meet the highest quality standards.    What you’ll be doing:  Use your expertise to design, develop, and execute complex lighting setups, and materials for characters, props, and environments, ensuring they meet the creative vision of the project.  Collaborate with other departments to optimize scenes for rendering, ensuring efficiency while maintaining visual quality.  Work closely with the Lighting Supervisor/Lead, and other departments to maintain continuity of lighting and shading across the project, including solving creative and technical challenges.  Identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to lighting and rendering and implement creative solutions to overcome them.  Contribute to the development and improvement of the lighting pipeline, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.  Manage rendering tasks, including setting up render passes, managing render farm resources, and ensuring efficient render times.  Conduct rigorous quality control checks to ensure that final shots meet the project's visual and technical standards.    What you’ll bring:  5+ years experience as a Lighting Artist in the animation or visual effects industry.  Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software (e.g., Maya, Houdini).  Proficiency using Katana including working with templates in a pipeline.  Strong understanding of colour theory, composition, and cinematography principles.  Strong knowledge of shading languages (e.g., RenderMan, Arnold).  Familiarity with compositing software (e.g., Nuke).  Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.  Excellent communication and teamwork skills.  A passion for storytelling and a strong artistic eye.  Provide guidance and support to junior lighting artists and other team members, fostering a collaborative learning environment.      Location: Quebec, Canada  Benefits Pay Range: $1,800- 2,200CAD per week   This salary range provided reflects our current expectations for these roles as of this posting’s date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, as well as the needs and requirements of the business.  Flexible work environment, Extended Health and Wellness from day 1, RRSP matching are just some of the benefits. For more details, check out our website.    If this seems like a good fit, what are you waiting for, get your application in! 

Senior Maximo SME Technical Functional Application Developer (Remote, 12-24 Month Contract) PART-TIME/FULL-TIME Overview MaxAccelerate invites seasoned professionals to apply for the role of Senior Maximo SME Technical/Functional Application Developer. This is a remote position on a contract basis for 12-24 months, open to candidates worldwide. The role is pivotal in our mission to enhance asset management capabilities through advanced Maximo solutions and can be engaged on a full-time or part-time basis. Role Overview and Strategic Contributions Strategic Value: Development and Configuration: Customize IBM Maximo solutions to meet business objectives, ensuring the system's alignment with operational goals. Issue Resolution: Employ problem-solving skills to address and resolve challenges, aiding in a smooth transition during the upgrade process. Documentation and Accuracy: Maintain rigorous documentation standards for recording precise changes and implementations. Technical Functional Support: Provide expert support and guidance for Maximo applications. Leadership in Stakeholder Engagement: Lead technical discussions with stakeholders, delivering best practice solutions in Maximo Asset Management. Project Timeline Adherence: Guide the technical team to meet project milestones and schedules. Required Expertise A minimum of 5 years as a technical functional resource in IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management Software. Proficiency in IBM Maximo 7.x  & or exposure to MAS 8 application configuration and support, including experience with the Maximo Integration Framework, Java, and BIRT and cognos report writing. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment. Preferred Expertise Hands-on experience with MAS 8, complemented by Oracle PL/SQL development skills. Certification as a Maximo Deployment Professional. some experiece Cloud Service Provider (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure), with a strong preference for candidates with Oracle Database experience. Over 5 years of experience in Enterprise Asset Management, particularly in Maximo upgrades, and business application requirement and design management. Overall Team Impact The Senior Maximo SME will play a critical role in the successful upgrade to MAS 8, leveraging their extensive experience to ensure a seamless transition and superior system performance. This role is integral to our commitment to delivering technical and functional excellence in asset management systems. Commitment to Confidentiality MaxAccelerate is an equal opportunity employer and ensures that all applications will be kept strictly confidential. We encourage qualified candidates to apply and contribute to a significant project that promises not only professional fulfillment but also a chance to be part of a groundbreaking team. Application Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role, and any relevant certifications. Please specify your availability and preferred working basis (full-time or part-time). We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our commitment to operational excellence and innovation in asset management solutions.