Job Setting: Private Software Company

Job Description:

Write new code as well as enhance and maintain various business applications. Will gather requirement, provide architectural design and then code. Must have solid C# and ASP.NET skills. Excellent communiation skills with a solid technical foundation. Mostly web based applications that are hosted for external clients.

Skills & Programming Languages:

C#
.Net
ASP.NET
Deep tehncial savvy
Excellent communication skills
Will be groomed into a team lead role

Job Setting: IT Company providing software solutions

Reporting to the Solutions Engineer in Research and Product Development the Application Developer will be a key member of the Development team responsible for delivering information management products.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of developers and business analysts using an agile development methodology to develop a system that provides technology enablers for designing, planning, developing and publishing information products from a pool of reusable content objects. Responsibilities could include contributions to any or all phases of the software development lifecycle from idea genesis through to implementation and post deployment support. Must be driven to meet project deadlines and be able to test, troubleshoot and resolve system problems under tight deadlines.

Core Competencies:

- Post-secondary education in a related field.
- 3-5 years experience in application development.
- .NET Framework (C#, ASP, Visual Studio)
- Javascript
- XML, XSLT, DTD, Schema
- T-SQL
- Complex systems integration
- Agile Development Methodology experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
- Strong organizational skills.

Experience:

- Information Model (DITA, SD1000, DocBook, Topic Maps, SKOS)
- Semantic Web Technology (Ontology Modelling, NLP, RDF, OWL)
- AJAX Toolkit
- Project Management training and/or experience

Job Setting: Department – Provincial Government

Computer Support Technician who will provide front-line support services for the Department’s desktop environment. Duties will include: installing and configuring PC hardware and software; evaluating and integrating new products; resolving computing issues; installing and troubleshooting peripheral devices; maintaining the department’s website

Experience and Education:

- Experience in managing and troubleshooting aspects of local and wide area networks, common software applications and helpdesk procedures.
- Experience with relational database creation and management.
- Experience in website development and maintenance.
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Effective time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities.
- General qualifications would normally include graduation from a recognized post secondary education program with a specialization in computer studies and 2 years experience or a combination of post secondary education and appropriate work experience.

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As a part of the Technology Services Group, the Senior Consultant will be responsible for the full systems lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation of IT functional solutions. The Senior Consultant will also apply deep functional expertise and client handling skills in order to ensure engagement productivity, increase efficiencies for clients, resolve issues and overall client satisfaction. The Senior Consultant will work under minimal supervision and will be required to oversee the work of more junior team members.  The Senior Consultant will also carry a yearly target for managed revenue.

We are looking for 5 plus years in the following serving capacity for a Technology Consulting Firm.

This position is focused on design and delivery skills for full lifecycle of an enterprise systems integration project
•         Enterprise Architecture – With focus on Data Architecture, Data Processing and Integration Design
•         Knowledge of the CIM Standard
•         Data Architecture, SDLC, Methodologies and Expertise  – Design
•         Design, develop and implement Payload/XML Schemas i.e., CIM as a part of the Integration team.
 
Experience:
• Gathering, Documenting and Designing Data Requirements.
• Data Modeling – Refining CIM reference model (Common Information Model), and web services interfaces (WSDL).
• Experience as a Data Architect, along with data modeling experience using modeling tools and canonical models.
• Information Modeling and Data Modeling in the Utilities industry or Smart Meter realm.

 
Industry:   The industry focus will be Energy and Utilities
Areas of focus:  Smart Meter or Smart Grid
Technology Solutions:  Message/Payload Design, XML Schemas, Enterprise Data Modeling Tools, Data Architecture
 
Position Expectations:
•         Perform current state business & IT assessment for the integration layer, specifically the xml schemas and CIM
•         Design, Develop and Maintain XML Schemas/CIM
•         Good understanding of the common information model (CIM) in the utilities sector
•         Assist Integration team with the CIM/XML design, development and support
•         Continuously update the XML schemas to match industry standards

-  A minimum of 5 years experience in a delivery role
-  A minimum of 5 years functional experience within an IT environment
-  A minimum of 5 years knowledge of designing different processes/solutions for various clients
-  Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
-  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-  Strong executive presence and ability to interact with top executives
-  Successful teamwork experience & demonstrated leadership abilities
-  Bachelors Degree in a related area of study
-  5-7 years of related work experience
-  MUST be willing to travel extensively, up to 100%

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Job Description:

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity that will see the successful candidate take on a senior role within the technical team of Data Architects, data modelers and DBAs.  You will have a deep background in RDBMS design and or architecture.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years experience with data modeling and data architecture (relational databases)
• Substantial experience in SQL and or PL/SQL
• Relational database SQL scripting
• Excellent data model and patterns experience discovering patterns in the data model to enable coalescing similar data (e.g. addresses)
• Ability to create present-case data models and migrate them into future-case data models
• Maintaining the data model and migration processes during development
• Strong Object / Relational mapping experience and ETL principles/knowledge
• Experience in Database Administration with Oracle or SQL
• Experience in object relational mapping, UML modeling and OO modeling
• Understanding of J2EE & EJBs
• Java Systems Architecture, and Java EE development
• Strong communications skills both written and verbal

Job Setting: Software Company

The Successful candidate will join a highly talented team of software engineers using leading edge Web 2.0 technologies. You will make a significant contribution to the design and development of the industry leading social media monitoring, engagement, analytics and reporting system. The successful candidate will participate in implementations, upgrades, and the day-to-day operations of our MySQL Server environments including Development, QA, UAT and Production systems. They will have new problems to solve every day, requiring new ways of thinking about data. Ongoing duties include the following:

Responsibilities:

- Provide operational support of all database environments;
- Install, configure and deploy databases;
- Design custom data reports;
- Write data-maintenance scripts in shell, SQL, or other high-level languages;
- Interpret database support requests for the direct manipulation of production data;
- Upgrade, apply security patches and hot fixes as required;
- Manage database security, roles and user role assignments;
- Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization of the databases; and associated systems;
- Collaborate with related IT teams to test and implement applications;
- Assist in designing and maintaining backup and recovery strategies;
- Develop and maintain documentation such as operational and installation procedures;
- Participate in change control activities;
Work with development teams to optimize database usage.

Job Requirements:

- Experience operating any major database system (such as MySQL, Oracle, MS-SQL) in an enterprise environment;
- Expertise coding in SQL, Python, Perl, shell, or other high-level languages;
- Knowledge of database tuning, capacity management, and resource forecasting;
- Experience with Linux or Unix;
- Experience working with “big data” (many Terabytes) is an asset;
- General database system knowledge, database theory, disaster recovery, database security, database design, capacity planning, performance analysis, change management; and
- A proven ability to find unusual solutions to unusual problems.

Attributes:

- Inquisitive and analytical personality;
- Self-motivated, get-it-done attitude;
- Thrives in a fast-paced, nimble work environment;
- Strong initiative and positive attitude;
- Professional, organized and responsible;
- Tenacity, drive and the desire to succeed in a fast-moving environment;
- Resourceful and creative troubleshooting skills;
- The ability to remain cool under pressure;
- Excellent time management skills.

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Job Setting: National Company – Senior Graphic Artist

Responsibilities:

Provide technical and artistic support to the Graphics team by fielding queries, troubleshooting problems, maintaining the department’s process manual, developing measurable tools, archiving all products to CD and proofing final files and ensuring printer specifications are followed.

Coordinate all work performed by Graphics team by providing direction, coaching and training as well as overseeing all planning, organizing and monitoring of workflow to ensure closing date schedules are adhered to.

Review and verify work performed by Graphics team by ensuring quality and quantity of work performed is in compliance with corporate standards as well as identify errors and recommending corrective actions and performing queries and reporting duties.

Edit complex ads and customer artwork by checking for existing art and acting as the liaison with the Sales department by providing expertise and council on issues relating to ad creating and graphic art to ensure corporate standards are adhered to.

Process urgent and special requests for ad creations as well as additional functions required by the department.

Qualifications and Education:

- College Diploma (preferably in a Graphics related discipline) is required.
- 2-5 years experience in a Graphics role required
- Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Experience in pre-press and commercial printing processes and troubleshooting technical issues with printer are required.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal / leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and decision making abilities.
- Initiative and ability to deal with emergencies and work under pressure
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to analyze problems and come up with an appropriate solution

Role Description:
As an Intermediate Software Tester at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion. As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge software development projects to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities:

- Perform structured and context-driven functional software testing
- Produce documentation to support testing activities
- Use internal defect tracking and test case management systems to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results
- Work directly with the clients to triage defects
- Extract testing requirements from functional specifications and business requirements
- Write test plans and test cases from functional specifications and from using the product
- Assist in training new team members and reviewing the quality of work prepared by junior team members

Key Requirements:

- Post-Secondary Education
- 2 – 5 years’ experience as a Software Tester
- Experience writing test plans and test cases
- Knowledge of the software lifecycle

Key Competencies:

- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to propose practical solutions to complex problems
- Self-motivated, adaptable and willing to work through challenges with a positive attitude
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships in a team oriented environment

Intermediate Web Developer tol play an active role in online production and development initiatives, delivering technical solutions on multiple projects. .
The applicant MUST have a good command of the English language with excellent communication skills
Minimum 3 years of web/interactive-development, preferably in a training environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft AND open-source web technologies such as: PHP, ASP.NET, JAVA, HTML, DHTML, CSS and JavaScript
Proficiency in database connective technologies including MS-SQL Server and MySQL Database Systems
Solid web server programming skills are a must. Experience in a multi-technology environment including Java Beans, Third Party API’s, XML, XSL, and IIS is preferred.
Technically aware (cross device programming, new technologies etc).
Experience of open-source content management systems and Virtual Learning Environments such as Drupal and Moodle a strong asset.
Results oriented combined with high prioritization and decision making capability.
Able to work effectively in a highly complex, diverse, changing environment.
Ability to build effective relationships through positive communication, honesty and trust.
Ability to innovate to improve current working practices and processes.
Passion and drive to excel within a fun start-up environment.
Detailed oriented.
Computer Science degree or equivalent experience.
Play a key role in web site development with projects of varying scope and complexity.
Collaborate in the architecture, design and implementation of solutions to continually enhance and develop the sites.
Provide key input to, and work with cross functional teams to deliver projects. Work with 3rd parties for site integration.
Troubleshooting and fixing issues found in existing or new implementations.

The Information Technology Manager is responsible for installing and maintaining computer
hardware, software and networks.

SCOPE:

The Information Technology Manager manages and provides hardware and software maintenance,
training and consultation, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources. Providing these services
in an effective and efficient manner will ensure maximum access to and implementation of
technology services and resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage information technology and computer systems
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems and electronic
data processing (EDP)
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for electronic data processing and computer
systems operations and development
- Meet with managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs and timelines
- Hire and manage information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement,
operate and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information
systems
- Control the computer systems budgets and expenditures
- Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software

Main ActivitiesTroubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system
- Familiar with all hardware and software
- Familiar with network operating system
- Provide orientation to new users of existing technology
- Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
- Train staff about new and potential use
- Provide individual training and support on request
- Provide recommendations about accessing information and support
- Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
- Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access

Principal Activities

- Troubleshoot all technology issues
- Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
- Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
- Research current and potential resources and services
- Provide network access to all staff and students
- Install work stations
- Connect and set up hardware
- Load all required software
- Provide network accounts and passwords as required
- Monitor security of all technology
- Input and maintain IP addresses
- Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status
- Ensure installation of lock out programs
- Identify and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate
- Ensure hardware is stripped and secured before disposal
- Perform other related duties as required during working hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

- Computer hardware and software systems and programs
- Computer networks, network administration and
network installation
- Computer troubleshooting
- Computer viruses and security
- E-mail and internet programs

Skills

- management and supervisory skills
- ability to install and administer computer
hardware, software and networks
- team building skills
- analytical and problem solving skills
- decision making skills
- effective verbal, presentation and
listening communications skills
- effective written communications skills
- computer skills including the ability to
operate computerized accounting,
spreadsheet, word-processing, graphics
- stress management skills
- time management skills

Job Setting: IT Outsourcing Company (Centralized IT Support)

Job Responsibilities:

- Deliver personalized IT infrastructure support for Software Company’s customer base from a centralized facility using remote capabilities and leading edge automation tools.
- Identify, troubleshoot, research, support and resolve customer IT issues.
- Escalate issues to appropriate technical personnel when necessary.
- Provide full support for Microsoft products and the network environment.
- Provide best effort support for all applications.
- Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires an evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Technical Skills Required:

- Minimum of three years of technical support experience and superior customer service and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s Degree or IT related diploma.
- A+, MCP or working equivalent.
-MCDST & MCSE designation or the willingness to obtain.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows 2000/XP desktop operating systems, Windows 2000/03 server platforms, network diagnostic tools, Microsoft Exchange 2000/03, Active Directory, DHCP and VPN troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting laptops, PDAs and wireless devices.
- Familiar with remote access tools and Remedy or other call tracking software.

Personal Skills Required:

- Must have excellent customer service skills in always putting the customer first.
Ability to handle emergency situations in a calm and directed fashion, and lead teams in such situations as needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess exceptional problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve project issues and challenges.
- Strong attention to detail and deadline orientated.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Must be accustomed to working on various issues simultaneously and ensuring the integrity of each project.