Position Title: Technical Associate: Holodeck Implementation & Modelling

Location: Remote-First (Canada)

Salary Range: $33 - $40 per hour

At RWI Synthetics, we’re not just hiring for a job - we’re inviting you to join a movement. Forget everything you think you know about interviews or hiring. Our process is designed to get to know you - your dreams, your passions, and how you envision shaping the future. Through a series of conversations, we’ll ensure this relationship is equally beneficial - for you and for us.

If this role doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for you, share it with the first person who came to mind while reading it. We trust your instincts to help us find the right person for this opportunity.

Who We Are

At RWI, we’re reimagining what’s possible by tackling some of the world’s most significant challenges - disaster readiness, decarbonization, sustainable growth, and inclusive communities. We combine cutting-edge technology, storytelling, and collaboration to create solutions that build a more equitable, sustainable planet.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and contribute to innovative projects that deliver real-world impact.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create solutions that exceed expectations.
• Combine creativity and technical expertise to tell compelling stories with data.
• Participate in team education, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.
• Contribute to innovative projects that deliver real-world impact.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create solutions that exceed expectations.
• Combine creativity and technical expertise to tell compelling stories with data.
• Participate in team education, knowledge sharing, and process improvement.
• Transform data narratives into engaging digital media assets.
• Design and implement compelling stories and interactive experiences within the RWI Holodeck platform.
• Integrate gameplay elements into RWI’s Synthetic Environments (textures, decorations, animations, audio, characters, objects, etc.).
• Utilize our proprietary JSON API for data integration and storytelling.
• Survey relevant research to identify applicable data sources and open data sources
• Design models and systems of models that interact to recreate real-life systems of systems under known and novel circumstances, infrastructure and people
• Use the RWI Symbolic Notation Language (SNL) and supporting tools that enable social scientists and engineers, without programming backgrounds, to implement, test, integrate and validate models, incrementally
• Exercise good judgement and decision making in complex and novel areas of modelling, including seeking input and guidance from team members- use provided tools and training to collaborate around large datasets to measure outcomes, benefits, impacts, indicators that establish baselines, indicators, and forecasts to support actionable recommendations
• Apply quantitative methodology to arrive at data-based insight and make data-driven recommendations that influence customer and stakeholder strategy and business decisions through fact-based, data-driven insights and analysis
• Collaborate with modelers, data scientists, and project leads to align technical execution with key project messages.
• Test, debug, and adjust levels and designs based on feedback.
• Create and maintain thorough documentation of processes, configurations, and tools.
• Work with version control systems (eg., Git) for managing and integrating changes.
• Stay updated on trends in VR/AR technologies, digital storytelling, and video game development.
• Propose solutions and improvements to the Holodeck design pipeline and tools.

What You’ll Bring

• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in programming with open-standard JSON and light scripting (eg., Bash, Python).
  • Experience working with proprietary platforms and tools.
  • Understanding of user progression and accessibility principles in immersive environments.
  • Working knowledge of VR/AR technologies and user experience design principles.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues within the Holodeck platform.
  • Experience with visual scripting tools and game development engines (eg., Unity or Unreal Engine).
• Creative Skills
  • A strong sense of visual style and design for creating engaging and immersive experiences.
  • Expertise in graphic design, animation, and multimedia production with an eye for a high level of precision.
  • Innovative thinking to craft unique and captivating digital content.
  • Ability to design user-centric, immersive experiences for diverse audiences.
  • Good judgment balancing art and science when visually communicating information
• Storytelling and Data Skills
  • Ability to translate complex data into understandable visual narratives.
  • Background in data visualization and analytics.
  • Strong narrative development skills to craft compelling, data-driven stories.
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration and conveying design concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking to address technical and creative challenges.
  • Adaptability to switch between technical tasks and creative storytelling as needed.
  • A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in digital storytelling, VR, and AR.

What Anyone at RWI Needs to be Successful

Regardless of role, every member of our team shares these traits:

• Curiosity and drive: You love solving problems and exploring new ideas.
• Collaboration and inclusion: Success is about team wins, and you value diverse perspectives.
• Big-picture thinking: You connect the dots between challenges, solutions, and impact.
• Adaptability and resilience: You thrive in evolving environments.
• Respect and openness: You approach challenges with humility, valuing input from others.

• Emotional intelligence: We place a higher value on emotional intelligence (EI) skills than on job-specific skills. Empathy, collaboration, and effective communication are critical for fostering strong team dynamics and achieving organizational success.

What We Offer

• Purposeful work: Be part of a team where your contributions create meaningful change.
• Collaboration and respect: Work with a diverse team that values equity, inclusion, and your unique contributions.
• Room to grow: Work with a diverse team that values equity, inclusion, and your unique contributions.
• Flexibility: Our remote-first culture means you can thrive wherever you’re most productive.
• Support for your journey: We’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued, inspired, and empowered.

Accessibility and Inclusion

RWI is a Certified Indigenous Business through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business,

and all team members are Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) certified. If you require

accommodations during the interview process, please let us know, and we’ll work together to

support your needs. At RWI Synthetic Futures, diversity is a strength. We encourage

applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply.

How to Apply

Tell us about you. Share your story, your aspirations, and what excites you about this

opportunity. We’re interested in the person behind the application—not just your experience.

Submit your application and join us in building what’s next.