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The Role We are looking for a Network Tools Specialist who will support day to day activities which will include system support and maintenance, software and version currency, upgrades, system ...

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Mobile Rock Tools Technician Location: Timmins, ON At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your ...

Software Developer - Internal Tools

Waterloo, ON ยท On-site

CA$80K - CA$100K/yr

Internal tools are often treated as an afterthought -- not here. We believe well-crafted tooling with a great user experience is a force multiplier: it streamlines processes, reduces errors, and ...

FPGA Development Tools Engineer

Toronto, ON ยท On-site

CA$100K - CA$130K/yr

The High Level Synthesis (HLS) team at Altera specializes in creating sophisticated tools and compiler technologies that translate high-level programming languages into efficient hardware ...

We're also continuously trying to find new ways to integrate modern AI/ML tools and capabilities into our workflows. If any of these areas sound interesting to you, we'd love to hear from you! Our ...

We're also continuously trying to find new ways to integrate modern AI/ML tools and capabilities into our workflows. If any of these areas sound interesting to you, we'd love to hear from you! Our ...

CA$25.38/hr

The job requires using a variety of hand tools and small power tools to take apart and repair the customer tools. Each repair tech has a computer to review Tool Service Bulletins, pack out ...

QNX Senior Manager, IDE & Tools Team

Ottawa, ON ยท On-site

CA$131K - CA$181K/yr

You will lead a team building development tools used worldwide in industries where reliability, safety, and performance are paramount. You'll influence product direction, shape engineering culture ...

Senior / Staff Software Engineer, Web Tools

Toronto, ON ยท On-site +1

CA$141K - CA$249K/yr

The Tools team owns and maintain services that have been built. In this team you will improve on our existing suite of services, and expanding it with new tools. You will... - Lead technical and ...

AMD is looking for a Senior Software Engineer for the Developer Tools team, where you will contribute to the development and optimization of GPU profiling tools for HPC and AI workloads. You will ...

Tools and Flows Applications Engineer

Toronto, ON ยท Hybrid

CA$99K - CA$135K/yr

The CMA team sits within Arm Solutions Engineering (SE) and develops tools, flows and methodologies deployed across all active SE projects. The team supports engineers in multiple sites including ...

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What is the difference between Tools vs Equipment?

AspectToolsEquipment
DefinitionHandheld or portable devices used to perform specific tasksLarge, often stationary items used to support or perform work processes
ExamplesHammer, screwdriver, wrenchDrill press, forklift, conveyor system
Usage EnvironmentWorkshops, construction sites, manufacturingFactories, warehouses, industrial plants
PurposeAssist in completing tasksSupport or facilitate larger operations

Tools are typically smaller, portable devices used directly by workers to perform specific tasks, while equipment refers to larger, often stationary items that support overall work processes. Both are essential in industrial and construction settings but serve different roles in the workflow.

What are the most commonly searched types of Tools jobs in Ontario?

The most popular types of Tools jobs in Ontario are:

Infographic showing various Tools job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution.

Animation Tools Programmer (All Levels)

Oakville, ON โ€ข On-site

Rockstar Games
PC Gamesย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain animation-related tools, editors, and pipelines for animation systems.

  • Collaborate with animation and rigging teams to implement tools for character, camera, and facial animation.

  • Work within the Tools team on all animation related technology, mainly focused on animation exporters, editors, and pipelines.


Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences.ย 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.ย 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a passionate Animation Tools Programmer. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our game development teams, across all animation disciplines, and help drive our animation tools technology forward to support the creation of all of Rockstar Games projects.ย 

The Animation Tools Programmer role will involve developing and maintaining animation related tools and pipelines for our advanced animation systems for large scale games. We're looking for someone with the skills to iterate with our animation and rigging teams to implement the very best tools for character, camera and facial animation.

This is a full-time, in-office position based out of Rockstar's unique game development studio in Oakville, ON.

WHAT WE DO
  • The Rockstar Games Tools Team create and maintain software tools that are used by all game development disciplines to support the creation of all Rockstar Games projects.
  • These software tools range from digital content exporters, a data processing asset pipeline to game, CI/CD automation systems and UI editors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work within the Tools team on all animation related technology, mainly focused on animation exporters, editors and pipelines.
  • Implement tasks to specification defined by the Lead Tools programmers.
REQUIREMENTS
  • A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent.
  • Experience with C++ and/or C#.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Strong team communication skills.
  • Ability to work within a team.
  • Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.
PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • Experience with MotionBuilder and/or Maya.
  • Experience working with animators and riggers.
  • Games industry experience working on AAA titles.
HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar's reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process. ย 

** For those based in Toronto, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants and employees as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar, and consistent with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If you've got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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