Project Manager

Job Description: 
Our client has a requirement for Project Manager for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in Missisauga, Ontario. 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day to day project activities of medium complexity or units/phases of a larger complex project Plan, execute, control and close out project against defined scope and budget. Utilize accepted standards and procedures. Maintain team relationships and team coaching and development. Manage stakeholder expectations. Manage risk and ensure compliance.
 
The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of several medium complexity projects.
 
Key accountabilities are 

• Works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business heads to establish and execute on common goals.
• Manages activities of medium complexity projects. Ensures delivery of projects to the business partner, meeting the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project.
• Perform a governing role for, ensuring that the proposal, execution, control, deployment, training and hand off, warranty support, and closure to meet schedules.
• Strong involvement in business IMO.
• Management of small to large projects (ranging in size from $400K to M), including multiple internal applications and external vendors.
• Estimation and planning, risk assessment, contingency planning, tracking and management of progress, issues, budget, risk and resources.
• Accountability for project budget and time lines.

 
SKILLS:

• Proven leadership skills and experience managing IT projects.
• Full life cycle development experience.
• Experience with proven project methodology tools.
• PMI or ITIL certification.
• Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.
  
  

MUST HAVES

• Strong PMLC/ SDLC
• E-Reporting experience
• Superior communication / interpersonal skills
• Strong Risk Mitigation experience correlated on the resume
• Full Lifecycle Project Management from inception to completion
• Strong MS Project/ Excel / Vision/ PowerPoint
• Must be able to translate business/technical documentation
• Strong negotiation /impact-influencing skills
• MUST be able to work autonomously, with minimal supervision
• Be Resourceful
• References will be requested when down to the wire
• MUST have enterprise-experience from a Infrastructure Background
  

NICE TO HAVES

• PMP
• Excel *
• Full Life Cycle Development *
• ITIL Certification
• Leadership *
• Microsoft Project *
• PMI Certification
• PMLC (Project Management Life Cycle) *
• Powerpoint *
• Project Methodology Tools *
• Reporting *
• SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) *
• Visio *

How to Apply:
 
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Project%20Manager%20(6206-1507112)

Project Manager I

Job Description: 
Our client has a requirement for Project Manager for a Fulltime opportunity.  The position is located in Calgary. 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will have:
 
-              Leads small projects or phase(s) of large projects from inception and design to implementation under the direction of a Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, or the Director of IT Project Delivery
-              Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve IT processes and/or services
-              Solves a range of complex problems and takes a new perspective using existing or new solutions
-              Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
 
 
 
Project Management Accountabilities
 
-              Leads or supports:

• Projects will have a narrow scope, limited risk, complexity and resource requirements and often concern a single functional area within IT
• A projects' geographic scope will generally be for a single site with some exposure to projects within a zone or regional impact
• Writes or assists in the development of project charters

-              Co-ordinates the activities of project team

• Identifies resources needed
• Develops a work plan and timeline to ensure timely completion of project

-              Monitors the project's progress against standards, timelines, plans and budget, actively identifying and resolving issues within policies and guidelines.

• Escalates project issues in accordance to the approved project governance as appropriate
• Facilitates project team meetings
• Controls and tracks expenditures against approved budget for the program
• Monitors deliverables and project milestones and creates status reports
• Ensures adherence to Client quality standards and PMO methodology
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables, when applicable

-              Post implementation review and closure of project according to the PMO methodology
 
Relationship Management Accountabilities
 
-              Communicates, manages expectations and represents CLIENTS interests to mainly internal stakeholders of a non-complex level as well as working occasionally with external vendors

• Limited contact with external agencies and government stakeholders
• Interprets customer requirements and present solution options to address requirements  and build consensus 

-              Communicates regularly with project stakeholders to gain an understanding and perspective on the project
-              Develops relationships with external vendors to partner with in designing medium-sized solutions for Client business and technical issues
 
 
Delivering Solutions:
 
-              Tracks expenditures to ensure that the project remains on budget

• Uses industry best practices in project management such as, Change Requests or Decision Requests, to address unplanned work or change to the project.

-              Manages costs to align with the PMO stage-gating approval process
 
2.
-              Deals with delays in external vendors providing deliverables

• Must ensure that vendors are able to meet deadlines and resolve issues to the satisfaction of all parties if there are delays

Impact:
 
 
-              Defines project resource requirements and establishes project timelines

• Must be feasible to ensure that a project outcome is successful both from a business and financial perspective

-              Explains difficult issues and works to build consensus
-              Explains standard concepts to project team members and stakeholders, ability to change thinking and build alignment and consensus with Client philosophy
-              Any project issue that cannot be resolved within the project governance guidelines and policies concerning a delay in project deliverables, a required increase to the budget outside of any planned cost contingencies would be escalated
 
 
 
 
Expertise:
 
 
-              Post-secondary degree or relative experience
-              Preference may be given to those in process of achieving a Project Management designation
-              5+ years of work-related experience
-              Some experience leading small to medium sized project teams, preferred
-              Intermediate knowledge of project management principles, tools and methodologies
-              Intermediate abilities using MS Office suite, including MS Project and Visio, preferred
-              Healthcare knowledge and experience is considered an asset
-              General knowledge in IT functional areas
-              Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking
-              Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
-              Strong written and oral communication skills
-              Proven ability to foster relationships and partnerships with complex internal and external stakeholders
 
 
Resource Management and Leadership:
 
-              This roles does not have formal direct supervision of others
-              This role is not accountable for an operating budget

• Is aware of costs and assists in controlling costs related to own work
• May manage costs for small projects (<1 million)
• May prepare briefing notes and/or change requests requesting funds for small/medium dollar expenditures

-              This role does not have a formal role in strategic planning, business planning and operational planning

• Will oversee initiatives resulting from strategic and business planning

Other:
 
 
-              Manage smaller projects of less than 1 million value
-              May require additional work outside of regular business hours
 


How to Apply:
 
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Project%20Manager%20I%20(1506890)

Project Coordinator

Job Description: 
Our client has a requirement for Project Coordinator for a Fulltime opportunity.  The position is located in Calgary. 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will:
 
 
-    Provides high level administration leadership and duties on current IT programs to enhance and support the system implementations within the IT portfolio.
-    Coordinates small projects or phase(s) of large project from inception and design to implementation under the supervision of a Project Manager
Assists the Project Manager with data gathering, documentation of project management processes and tools, and updating reports  
 
Project Management Accountabilities
 

• Works under a Project Manager and is assigned to coordinate small projects or workstream of larger projects
• Typically, involved in projects with narrow scope, limited risk, complexity and resource requirements and often concern a single functional area within I
• Provides support in the monitoring of project' progress against standards, timelines, plans and budget assists in the creation of status reports (and other reporting requirements)
• Assists with developing a work plan and timeline to ensure timely completion of project
• Provides support to project team in managing issues and risks
• Develops and maintain project document library (performance management tools, methodologies, etc.)
• Assists with the preparation of project team meetings
•  Identifies non-standard issues and escalates them to the Project Manager responsible for the project
• Contributes to adherence to Client quality standard
• Consolidates post-implementation review and closure of project according to a set process
• Assists in the development of business cases and proposal

 
 
 
Relationship Management Accountabilities
 

• Communicates regularly with Project Manager and other internal stakeholders regarding project status updates (via reporting) and distributes project documents required by IT
• Participates in meetings to assist in documenting actions items, user requirements, and issue
• Develops relationships with Project Manager and other internal stakeholders to provide assistance in developing and publishing project deliverables and documents.
• Provides high level administration leadership and duties on current IT programs to enhance and support the system implementations within the IT portfolio.
• Coordinates small projects or phase(s) of large project from inception and design to implementation under the supervision of a Project Manager
• Assists the Project Manager with data gathering, documentation of project management processes and tools, and updating reports  

 
  
Delivering Solutions:
 

• Manages multiple priorities and deliverables to ensure that project initiatives remain on time and budget
• Proposes alternative solutions to complex problems and identified gaps around project management processes, tools, and methodologies
• Risk management and identification of problems and issues. 
• Uses analytical skills to quickly identify potential problems and challenges and escalate them as appropriate.
• Monitors specific deliverables and timelines, as well as, issues and risks to minimize risk and escalation of issues in the project
• Proposes alternative solutions to support the Project Manager in solving a range of complex problems to ensure successful delivery of the project
• Identifies and communicates any project-related issues encountered before they become major problems that may jeopardize the attainment of project objectives
•  May have limited ability to influence thinking of other team members/stakeholders
• Any project issue that cannot be resolved within the project governance guidelines and policies concerning a delay in project deliverables, a required increase to the budget outside of any planned cost contingencies would be escalated

  
 Qualifications:
 
-              Post-secondary degree or relative experience
-              Preference may be given to those in process of achieving a Project Management designation 
-              3 to 5 years of work-related experience
-              Working knowledge of project management principles, tools and methodologies
-              Working knowledge of MS Office suite, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
2.
-              Healthcare knowledge and experience is considered an asset
-              General knowledge in IT functional areas
-              Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking
-              Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
-              Strong written and oral communication skills
 
   
How to Apply:
 
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Project%20Coordinator%20(1506897)

Project Manager III

Permanent Roles in Calgary.
 
-Leads and manages complex and large-scale projects or programs from initial inception and design to implementation.

• These programs are province-wide in scope and consist of multiple projects that have a high-level of interdependency, strategic importance and risk for Client

-Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and/or industry issues; recommends IT process or service improvements
-Contributes to the development of functional or operational  strategy
-Develops innovative solutions to complex problems that have a broad  impact on the business
-Recognized as an expert or a specialist position within the organization
-Leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives
 
 
Project-based Accountabilities
 
Strategic Accountabilities:
-Takes strategic visions and directions from executive leadership (VP level) and other business portfolio leadership
-Aligns business needs with IT solutions and develops an understanding of the objectives of the program as well as the overall scope and its potential impact for all areas of Client as well as other relevant stakeholders external to the organization
-Defines a program of tangible projects and deliverables that have a high-level of interdependency, strategic importance and risk for client as well as identify the resources required

• Programs will involve the most critical projects for Client that have a high level of exposure and visibility for Client as well as involving Clinical systems and Patient services

 
Project Management Accountabilities:
 
-Manages the creation of an overall program charter, project proposals and standards with input from business leadership or the executive sponsor
-Coordinates dependencies between multiple projects within the program, coordinating and consolidating information and resources as well as understanding overall business impacts and risk
-Develops and coordinates an overriding work plan and timeline for the program and/or projects

• Implements engagement review and quality assurance procedures in accordance with methodology to ensure successful execution of projects
• Creates strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning
• Leads and manages Project Managers who they have allocated individual projects within the program and cross-functional project team members

-Monitors the programs' progress against standards, timelines, plans and budget, actively identifying and resolving issues affecting timely completion of the program

• Facilitates project meetings for multiple projects within the program
• Manages expenditures against approved budget for the program
• Monitors deliverables and project milestones and creates status reports
• Ensures adherence to Client quality standards
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables

-Post implementation review and closure of project according to a set process

• Conducts benefits realization for the program and/or projects at a province-wide level across the entire continuum of healthcare service

-Participates in the negotiation of vendor contracts and contributes to reviews of contracted and vendor resources
-Supports the application process for public grant funding
 
Relationship Management Accountabilities
 
-Communicates, manages expectations and represents Client  interests to complex and sophisticated external stakeholders with a province-wide scope many of which have political sensitivities that must be fully understood and managed effectively
-Develops strategic relationships to effectively align and engage internal and external stakeholders by establishing common ground and interests

• Anticipates customer needs and internal and/or external business challenges and the potential support or objections to Client projects and initiatives
• Designs plans or strategies to alleviate concerns and build consensus
• Influences in regards to priorities, and solutions in support of Client directions and priorities

-Builds an understanding of Client business needs and resources via regular collaboration with Client business leaders, Client Design Leads and other Client business portfolio leaders
-Develops relationships with external vendors to partner with in designing significant solutions for Client business and technical issues
-May write white papers and/or present at conferences regarding their professional expertise
 
Delivering Solutions:
 
 
-Projects will have a high risk component and complexity and deal with systems of the most critical nature including clinical systems
-Deals with conflicts within project teams that get escalated by Project Managers allocated to projects and under their management for the purposes of the project
Aligns the interest of multiple complex and diverse stakeholders including government at the ministry level, many with political sensitivities.
 
Impact:
 
-Makes decisions within general function, organization and industry guidelines

• Develops business case or technical rationale that impacts resource allocation, program, project or service support or direction
• Uses a high degree of resourcefulness and independent judgment to determine the best solution

-Determines the best utilization of resources
-Drives the development of innovative new concepts, services or technologies
-Recommends the appropriate levels of risk to expose client to as well as differing strategies and contingency plans to mitigate that risk
-Recommends the selection of preferred vendors for contracts.
 
-Influences overall organization strategy by translating business needs and requirements into feasible projects that have the potential to impact interrelated systems and business at an organization wide level as well as external to the organization.
-Presents complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others to adopt a different point of view or direction

• Uses the unwritten structure, rules and culture to achieve desired outcome

-Prioritizes projects that are often competing for resources and have their own advocates across the organization.

• This influences what projects and programs are in a ready state first.

-Delays in critical deliverables or significant cost overruns will be escalated to the program sponsor

 
Expertise:
 
-Bachelors degree plus completion of a project management designation
-10 to 15+ years of work-related experience in a large and complex IT environment
-Healthcare knowledge and experience an asset
-Extensive experience leading project teams
-Extensive knowledge of project management principles, tools and methodologies
-Expertise in MS Office suite, including MS Project and Visio
 
-Understanding of the alignment between business requirements and patient care services as well as the impacts internally and externally on a province-wide level
-Ability to anticipate internal and external business and stakeholder needs
-Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking
-Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
-Excellent problem solving skills and root cause identification skills
-Proven experience in managing teams, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making, coaching and mentoring
-Proven ability to foster relationships and partnerships with highly complex internal and external stakeholders
 
 
Resource Management and Leadership:
 
 
-May have direct reports

• Provides technical and analytical guidance to more junior project managers
• Contributes to individual performance reviews of project team members
• Coaches and acts as a resource for other members of the department

-This role is not accountable for an operating budget

• Monitors and controls costs related to large projects
• May manage budgets for large-scale projects and/or complexity

-This role does not have a formal role in strategic planning, business planning and operational planning

• Responsible to plan initiatives and influence strategic and business planning

Other:
 
-Manages projects of more than $10 million in value
-May need to be available on call for major incidents across the province

How to Apply:

Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Project%20Manager%20III%20(1506884)
 

Strategic Business Intelligence Consultant

Job Description: 
Our client has a requirement for a Strategic Business Intelligence Consultant for a 3 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.    

Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will have:
 
We are looking for a Strategic Business Intelligence Consultant who has acquired solid experience with Business Objects (Universe) / Data mining Design and Development background along with strong reporting.

Resumes must demonstrate a strong Business Intelligence background with experience in building reports on databases, which will assist in assisting less technical users to run various types of reports.
 
The bulk of this role will be ½ Build Universe and ½ building Reports.
The incumbent will be responsible for scoping out business needs, understanding the requirements, build upon the need and show the data captured, so that these types of reports can continue to be used.

A strong database background using MS SQL 2005 is a must. This candidate will be working on a Reporting tool (similar to Cognos) and will be required to build user friendly high level reports for Prime Brokerage and Securities Lending business management.
 
We require a candidate who has strong technical expertise as well as a strategic thinker who will be able to provide strategic solutions.
 
The candidate should also have a solid understanding of Capital Markets industry.

Must have the technical expertise identified below along with the ability to provide strategic solutions when there are technical challenges presented or identified.
 
This role is a combination of someone who is a strategic thinker with excellent communications skills and technically savvy.

Responsible for representing the Information Management and Development group in projects relating to data repositories and report generation across all lines of business.
 
Be involved in discussions regarding modifications existing environments and the establishment of new systems. Prior experience in analysis tools to query data repositories and/or generate reports is required to enable working with 3rd party vendors and other in-house IT groups.

Responsibilities will include translating business requirements into an actionable reporting/data repository implementations. Such functions would include working alongside the other Information Management and Development subgroups during a project's inception to help ensure the physical design meets the functional and performance requirements of the end-user application.

Will leverage major information architecture platforms and the experience of the Information Management & Development group to apply the best alternatives for a reporting/data repository solution.

By maintaining current awareness of strategic reporting and information platforms in the marketplace, he/she will identify capabilities and features of each project solution and translate those through documentation and communication with the Information Management & Development group as well as the rest of Information Technology.

Must be comfortable discussing information architecture concepts, disciplines and practices as they relate to reporting and data repositories. He/she will help to define and promote best practices on information architecture and reporting management. He/she should be able to apply business and application knowledge to understand the overall reporting/data model to ensure its appropriate placement within the IT infrastructure.

MUST HAVES:

* 5+ years of Business Objects Universe design/ development REQUIRED
* 5-7 years of related experience implementing databases, data marts, data warehousing and/or Business Objects
* 5+ years Capital Markets
* 5+ years Business Objects Implementation
* 5+ years Business Development
* 3+ years Data warehouse
* 3+ years SQL 2005
* Superior communication skills
* Solid impact/ influencing abilities
* Ability to say no"...when needed
* Articulate, with strong presentation skills- must be able to speak with stakeholder when presenting data
* Experience in working with business personnel at all levels
 
Short-listing Questions:
Capital Market experience? *
Yes
 
Skills Grid:
Business Object Implementation *
5+ Yrs.
Business Objects Universe Development *
5+ Yrs.
Communication skills *
 
5 (Expert) of 5 (Expert)
Data Warehousing *
5+ Yrs.
Impact Analysis *
5+ Yrs.
SQL *
3+ Yrs.

How to Apply:
 
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Strategic%20Business%20Intelligence%20Consultant%20(6203-1502575)

Solutions Architect III

Our client has a requirement for Solutions Architect III, for a 6 month opportunity.  The positions are located in Toronto. 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will have:

Our client is looking for a Solution Architect to join the Architecture and Technology Planning (ATP) team providing architecture and technology guidance to project delivery teams as they develop client solutions. WBTS supports Securities, Capital and Asset Management. The Solution Architect will have key involvement in building out our business aligned initiatives. The Solution Architect also provides expertise and counsel; ensuring technology teams and business areas understand the architectural options and technology choices in support of their business.

Accountabilities include:
*Contribute to, design and/or develop an architecture framework including technology architecture strategy, policies, 'guiding principles' and standards to govern how technology solutions will be developed and implemented -
*Partake in specifications, technical requirements, system performance objectives and identify system modifications required to meet objectives
*Ensure projects are compliant with technology architecture and design/operate processes to provide ongoing review of in-progress activity against technology architecture and development standards
*Provide expert consultation and participate as a subject matter expert on projects
*Apply industry/technical knowledge to provide solutions that increase business results and/or minimize risk (computing various risk-factors)
*Facilitate collaboration and decision-making within/across business units to ensure consistent application of IT strategy and compliance with architecture framework (only a soft skills)
*Communicate project status and provide timely escalation of issues to ensure project objectives are met

*Knowledge of trading products/asset classes (cash and derivatives) and their associated risk factors. (not mandatory)
*Basically Wholesale products/ understanding RISK- preferred
*Knowledge of methodologies used for Bank VAR, Counterparty credit exposure, risk monitoring, P&L, stress and sensitivity reporting.
*Knowledge of valuation modeling and associated valuation inputs - trade details, underlying security information, market data etc.
*Knowledge of historical and through time scenario generation used for various risk calculations..

Breadth & Depth
*Works independently and/or autonomously on complex, highly visible architecture projects
*Primary subject matter expert and has in-depth knowledge of more than one  application and/or line of business
*Consults with clients and/or project teams with respect to all aspects of architecture including IT governance
*Manages/Directs activities related to analysis and design of architecture on larger projects
*Acts as a key resource in the exchange of architectural information for project teams, the business and/or outside vendors

Education/Accreditations
University or college degree - or relevant work experience

Other Qualifications/Skills/Experience
The successful applicant will possess the following attributes:

Technical:
*Proficient in designing and/or building systems that are highly secure, highly available Experience applying SOA application designs
*Experience with event driven architecture, real-time messaging
*Strong in J2EE
*Experience with DB/2, Oracle and Cognos
*Strong in grid computing and optimizing computational throughput-nice
*Experience in distributed systems, grid computing and optimization of computational processing
*Proficient in object/data modeling
*Proficient with Unix/Windows/Linux

General:
*10+ years IT industry experience
*Strong verbal and written communication skills
*Strong organizational skills with the ability to facilitate technical reviews or design sessions.
*Translate ideas into technical and business realities
*Impact/ influence
*Strong negotiation skills
*Superior communication/ interpsersonal skills
*Ability to map technology to business problems
*Extremely detail-oriented, methodical
*Ability to deal with complex systems or problems
*Ability to multitask


MUST HAVES:
*DB2/ COGNOS/ TIBCO / I-PROCESS
*someone who is knowledgeable of Cognos and DB2 (understands the inner-workings of these two products)
*The stack of Technology is Ibm WAS, AIX, DB2, Cognos, TIBCO (business works, I-Process, and EMS)
*Not coding but working with development team and infrastructure teams
*Ideal hands on as a developer/ Architect
*Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
*Broad knowledge across on the technology side

 
5 (Expert) of 5 (Expert)
Experience with COGNOS Data Modeling? *
Yes
Strong interpersonal (verbal & written) communication skills *
Yes
TIBCO BW, iProcess experience *
Yes
Websphere Application Server (WAS) *
Yes
Skills
AIX *
6+ Yrs.
Architecture *
8+ Yrs.
COGNOS *
Yes
Data Modeling *
6+ Yrs.
DB2 *
6+ Yrs.
EMS *
6+ Yrs.
Infrastructure Expertise *
10+ Yrs.
IT Infrastructure *
10+ Yrs.
Prior experience in IT Risk Assessment *
8+ Yrs.
Risk Assessment *
8+ Yrs.
Service Orientated Architecture (SOA) *
8+ Yrs.
Tibco *
6+ Yrs.
TIBCO Business Works development experience? *
6+ Yrs.
TIBCO iProcess experience? *
6+ Yrs.
UNIX *
8+ Yrs.  
 
MUST HAVES: *DB2/ COGNOS/ TIBCO / I-PROCESS *someone who is knowledgeable of Cognos and DB2 (understands the inner-workings of these two products) *The stack of Technology is Ibm WAS, AIX, DB2, Cognos, TIBCO (business works, I-Process, and EMS) *Not coding but working with development team and infrastructure teams *Ideal hands on as a developer/ Architect *Strong presentation and interpersonal skills *Broad knowledge across on the technology side
 
Internal Posting Details
This role will be specifically aligned to our Risk Management group within Wholesale Banking


How to Apply:
 
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Email:
If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Solutions%20Architect%20III%20(6225-1506800)

Bilingual Call Centre Representative

Job Description: Our client has a requirement for Call Centre Representative
for a 12 months opportunity.  The positions are located in North York. 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will have:
 
SUMMARY
 
Reporting directly to the Team Leader, the incumbent responds to telephone and email inquiries from stores and customers regarding store level marketing and customer programs, marketing related issues,  rewards issues and other customer service related activities. The incumbent ensures responses are provided in a prompt and effective manner to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to customer calls, emails and letters to provide first level customer service for store and customers, resolves issues in a prompt and efficient manner and escalates issues as required.
• Logs of calls, emails and letters into the appropriate tracking systems and escalate issues to the appropriate person or department, as necessary, to ensure accurate and timely logging of response actions.
• Identifies recurring issues to determine and document possible solutions and assist with the prompt resolution of issues.
• Attends team huddles to receive current updates on issues, concerns and promotions.
• Attends scorecard meetings to track current progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Liaises with internal departments to ensure call and email issues are resolved and ensure service level agreements are maintained.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding the rewards program, current marketing programs, Distribution Centre issues, and other Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix Customer Service initiatives to provide accurate responses to concerns or issues.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Graduation diploma or equivalent level of education.
• Greater than six months of general office/customer service experience.
• Requires an understanding of inter-related work processes to be able to adapt to differing assignments.
• Provides routine information to coordinate the assignments and work procedures of others.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy and discretion in dealing with associates and colleagues including senior management.
• Draws on a number of known options to solve problems and to develop improvements.
• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.  Able to work with diverse personalities and styles.
• Communicates with clarity, verbally and in one on one or group situations, or over the telephone.
• Communicates well in writing by composing clear documents; facility with editing and/or proof-reading is required
• Computer skills to produce reports, documents and presentations.
• Knowledge of customer service procedures in a retail call centre environment.

Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri - 8am to 8pm
Sat- 8am to 8pm
Holidays - 8am to 8pm
Unique Request:
Consists of Shift work
Rotational Schedules
Flexibility is a must
Punctuality is critical

Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com

Project Manager –Credit Risk Management

Job Description: 
Our client has a requirement for a Seasoned Senior PM for a 12month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in Toronto, ON. 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will have:
 
Excellent negotiation skills, dealing with business and technology.
Capital Markets experience is required. Has experience in managing projects for Credit Risk, Credit Management. Understanding of credit risk and credit management is essential and a must have.

Need a seasoned PM to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and be able to manage expectations across different business units.

Define project phases, set deadlines and manage staff. Develop project plans with milestones. Coordinate all meeting and interface with business units, staff and service providers.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of multiple projects and project managers. Accountable for managing broad and highly complex teams and projects involving significant scope and complexity.
Key accountabilities are:
* Sets direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business heads to establish and execute on common goals.
* Direct or manages large-scale applications, programs or projects across multiple product lines, involving significant scope and complexity. Ensures delivery of projects to the business partner, meeting the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project.
* Perform a governing role for, ensuring that the proposal, execution, control, deployment, training and hand off, warranty support, and closure meet promised schedules.
* Performs risk identification and mitigation activities, escalating unresolved issues to the Executive and / or Steering Committee where appropriate to secure their timely decisions/support.
* Manages the acquisition and deployment of resources, including budget, by working with the Project Managers to secure the resources required for the project.
* Ensures client satisfaction with the project process and project team by effective and timely communication including status reporting, continual risk/issue assessment/management and escalation, and resolution of issues as they arise.
* The successful candidate will be required to work with and influence senior level leaders and partner with other IT Managers.
SKILLS: Proven leadership skills and experience managing large and complex IT projects. Full life cycle development experience. Experience with proven project methodology tools. PMI certification. Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.
 
We need a seasoned senior PM who has excellent negotiation skills, dealing with business and technology. Capital Markets experience is required. Has experience in managing projects for Credit Risk, Credit Management. Understanding of credit risk and credit management is essential and a must have. Need a seasoned PM to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix environment and be able to manage expectations across different business units. This requisition will move fast. Interviews will take place as soon as qualified candidates have been shortlisted.
  
Able to manage cross-functional teams in a matrx environment & be able to manage expectations *
across different business units? Please provide examples in comment section.
Capital Market experience? *
Pls provide examples in comment section and in resume

Experience in managing projects for Credit Risk, Credit Management? *
Please elaborate in comment section

Knowledge of Credit Risk Management *
 
Strong negotiation skills, dealing with business and technology groups
 
Understanding of credit risk & credit management *
MUST HAVE - under Securities world
Communication skills *
please indicate communication ratings from 1 to 5, 5 is excellent in the comment section

Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Job Description
 
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Operations is responsible for providing leadership, direction and oversight for all field related operational activities that are conducted across the bases of our client.
 
The role will provide strong leadership and clear direction to the operations management team, ensuring managers and team members effectively operationalize, implement, and execute organizational strategies set forth by the CEO and Executive Team.
 
In addition the director will oversee the management of employee / labour relations issues including conflict and grievance resolution; participate in collective agreement negotiations as required; cultivate a healthy and respectful workplace and effectively introduce and manage change, supporting staff through change to maintain morale
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• University degree in business, health sciences or related field; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum 5 years in senior management with strong operational focus
• Demonstrated experience in a unionized environment & labour relations management resolutions
• Sound understanding of Transport Medicine practices, principles and regulations gained through at least 5 years of clinically related experience in transport medicine
• Experience in planning, developing, executing and monitoring large and diverse operational budgets
• Proven ability to lead union and non-union management and staff
• Ability to effectively interact and conduct business with senior staff and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and crisis management skills
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient with MS Office applications

 
COMPETENCIES:
 

• Adaptable, self-motivated and ability to manage deadlines effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated change management, project management and quality improvement skills.
• Superior analytical, problem solving skills. 

Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com

Application Architect

Application Architect  
Core Qualifications

• Experience developing and maintaining large scale IT systems
• Experience analysing complex requirements for large scale businesses. Able to abstract and simplify complex requirements.
• Experience designing rules-based, data-driven applications
• Experienced in the use of data analysis to define data structures that enable simpler, more robust application designs
• Experience using structured application design methodologies
• Able to read and analyze COBOL code
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills - ability to collaborate successfully with persons of different roles and temperaments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well in many different modes: business analysis, strategic application planning, data analysis, high level and detail application design, etc.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience refactoring legacy COBOL applications to improve reliability and reduce costs
• Experience with Medical Claims systems

Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com

End User Support Analyst (Deskside Support) - Intermediate

Job Description: 
Our client has a requirement for Deskside Support for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in Calgary. 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:
 
Qualified Candidates will have:
 

Work description:  Provide Level 1 and 2 End User Desktop Support nationally. 
+ Outlook Email client support skills
+ HP Printer Lan connected hardware support
+ Support clients in an Enterprise environment, with distributed locations.
+ Provide desktop consultation to customers and projects
+ Create and review documentation/processes as required
 
Primary skill set (only required for Non ERP Program):  Strong working knowledge of:
+ Microsoft Outlook client support skills/experience
+ Managed desktop PC/Print environments
+ MS Windows 2K/XP 
+ Active Directory and SMS & SCCM architecture
+ MS Office Suite, Symantec AV, Stormwatch, etc.
+ RSA VPN remote access (wired and wireless) support.
+ HP Multi-function printer support
+ Support remotely with Netmeeting, SMS & other utilities
+ Remedy problem management system
 
Secondary skill set (only required for Non ERP Program):
+ In depth knowledge of DELL & HP PC hardware & peripherals
+ Networked print support
+ Unix / Linux experience
Communication skills (only required for Non ERP Program):  Excellent communication Oral and Written skills
 
Nice to have skills (only required for Non ERP Program):      

 Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com

Systems Analyst Systems

Analyste de systemes
À propos du poste

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd offre les meilleurs emplois aux meilleurs candidats. Nous recherchons actuellement des professionnels de talent en TI, en ingénierie et en soins de santé qui sont qualifiés et intéressés à explorer de nouvelles possibilités.
 
Zylog représente des centaines d'entreprises clientes qui cherchent activement des professionnels de talent possédant de l'expérience dans les domaines des TI, de l'ingénierie, de la vente au détail, des institutions bancaires et financières, de l'assurance, de l'exploitation pétrolière et gazière, des télécommunications, des services gouvernementaux et des soins de santé pour combler des postes permanents et contractuels. De nouveaux postes sont disponibles quotidiennement, et nos gestionnaires en ressources professionnelles expérimentés ne demandent qu'à vous aider à sélectionner les emplois correspondant le mieux à vos compétences de sorte que vous saisissiez les meilleures occasions.
 
Vous n'avez pas le temps de parcourir chaque jour les longues listes d'emplois des tableaux d'affichage pour trouver le poste qui vous convient le mieux. Laissez nos gestionnaires en ressources expérimentés et compétents faire le travail pour vous. Nous évaluons les meilleurs emplois au sein de Fortune 500, du gouvernement et des soins de santé à mesure qu'ils sont disponibles. Laissez-nous vous trouver de nouvelles occasions et être les premiers à vous en informer.

 
Comment présenter une demande :

Description : Analyste de systèmes - Projet Bulk Processing & Unit Value Control Process
 
Agir à titre d'analyste afin de clarifier les besoins, de proposer une solution et de travailler avec les membres de l'équipe à sa mise en place incluant les tests.
Ce  mandat est prévu entre avril et Aout 2011 pour un poste de consultant avec l'option de devenir permanent.
Un des projets a pour objectif de revoir les outils en place pour mieux gérer les mouvements des fonds de nos membres dans nos systèmes de pension.  Le deuxième projet est de s'assurer que tous les contrôles sont en places pour éviter des erreurs dans les changements au niveau des taux pour les fonds.
 
RÉSULTATS CLÉS: 

• Mettre à profit ses compétences d'analyse et aider à identifier et mettre en place la solution.
• Participer à la production des estimés.
• Préparer des spécifications d'affaires et fonctionnelles des programmes de l'application.
• Préparer les spécifications techniques pour les programmes d'application.
• Tester et documenter les composantes des applications.
• Appuyer les membres de l'équipe, afin que les objectifs fixés soient atteints.
• Contribuer à la mise en uvre et à l'après-mise en uvre des nouveaux systèmes.
• Être imputable d'obtenir des résultats de qualité.
• Faire en sorte que les projets ou les équipes puissent bénéficier de ses connaissances, de son savoir-faire et de son leadership technique.

EXIGENCES : (études, titres professionnels) 

• Diplôme universitaire en informatique, études équivalentes ou expérience professionnelle antérieure équivalente.
• Au moins 10 années d'expérience dans un milieu informatique pertinent.

COMPÉTENCES FONDAMENTALES ET SPÉCIFIQUES : 
Compétences techniques :

• Excellente connaissance du cycle de développement d'une application.
• Maîtrise des méthodes et des outils de développement de systèmes.
• Excellente connaissance de différents environnements technologiques.
• Excellente connaissance des normes et des pratiques exemplaires en matière d'assurance qualité (essais y compris).
• Connaissances en PLSQL, ProC, Panther,  Web Technlogy (Java)
• Design et modélisation

Compétences non techniques:

• Faire preuve de créativité
• Faire face à l'incertitude et à l'ambiguité
• Savoir informer
• Faire preuve d'intégrité
• Être doué pour la communication interpersonnelle
• Entretenir de bonnes relations avec ses collègues
• Maîtriser la communication orale (Anglais & Francais)
• Savoir gérer les priorités
• Avoir la capacité de se former aux aspects techniques
• Maîtriser la communication écrite

En ligne :
Pour poser votre candidature à ce poste et à d'autres emplois pertinents et intéressants avec Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., inscrivez-vous et présentez votre demande en ligne à l'adresse www.ZylogCanada.com
 
Par courriel :
Si vous désirez envoyer par courriel une copie de votre curriculum vitae en vue d'une évaluation, veuillez spécifier le numéro de ce poste ou le titre du poste dans le champ Objet de votre courriel afin de faciliter l'identification, puis envoyez votre courriel avec fichier joint à l'adresse   resumes@zylog.ca
 
Posez votre candidature maintenant :
Si votre navigateur affiche un bouton Apply Now ( Présenter une demande ), vous pouvez utiliser ce lien pour vous inscrire immédiatement et poser votre candidature à ce poste en ligne.


Par téléphone :
Pour parler à un gestionnaire en ressources humaines de Zylog afin d'obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur ce poste ou les autres postes disponibles, veuillez avoir en main une copie de la description du poste et votre curriculum vitae, puis appelez au (877) 432-7246. 
Si vous êtes à l'extérieur du Canada, veuillez appeler au (416) 225-9900

Senior Team Leader, Support and Maintenance

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd offre les meilleurs emplois aux meilleurs candidats. Nous recherchons actuellement des professionnels de talent en TI, en ingénierie et en soins de santé qui sont qualifiés et intéressés à explorer de nouvelles possibilités.
 
Zylog représente des centaines d'entreprises clientes qui cherchent activement des professionnels de talent possédant de l'expérience dans les domaines des TI, de l'ingénierie, de la vente au détail, des institutions bancaires et financières, de l'assurance, de l'exploitation pétrolière et gazière, des télécommunications, des services gouvernementaux et des soins de santé pour combler des postes permanents et contractuels. De nouveaux postes sont disponibles quotidiennement, et nos gestionnaires en ressources professionnelles expérimentés ne demandent qu'à vous aider à sélectionner les emplois correspondant le mieux à vos compétences de sorte que vous saisissiez les meilleures occasions.
 
Vous n'avez pas le temps de parcourir chaque jour les longues listes d'emplois des tableaux d'affichage pour trouver le poste qui vous convient le mieux. Laissez nos gestionnaires en ressources expérimentés et compétents faire le travail pour vous. Nous évaluons les meilleurs emplois au sein de Fortune 500, du gouvernement et des soins de santé à mesure qu'ils sont disponibles. Laissez-nous vous trouver de nouvelles occasions et être les premiers à vous en informer.
 
Description du poste
Le titulaire de ce poste se joindra à l'équipe de gestion Excellence opérationnelle TI. Il aura comme principale assignation de planifier, coordonner et contrôler les activités de support et développement en fonction des niveaux de service, incluant le support aux partenaires d'affaire, les mises à niveau techniques et les demandes obligatoires pour gestion des investissements, SLI (Investissements Standard Life) et Finance.Il aura aussi comme assignation de diriger les équipes constituées pour des projets d'une portée faible à modérée, dans les limites de contraintes budgétaires, de répercussions opérationnelles et d'objectifs commerciaux connus. Le chef d'équipe principal gérera habituellement des équipes composées d'environ 10 membres, affectées à des projets d'une complexité technique, fonctionnelle et opérationnelle contrôlable. Il gérera les ressources humaines et matérielles nécessaires à l'atteinte des objectifs. Gérer les interactions avec les autres services et instaurer une collaboration efficace afin d'atteindre les objectifs communs. Assurer des communications ouvertes entre tous les participants des projets et procéder au suivi des niveaux de satisfaction des utilisateurs. Déterminer les activités requises pour mener les projets à bien, affecter les ressources qui conviennent et soumettre des états périodiques d'avancement des travaux aux comités d'examen compétents. Préparer les estimations des efforts et du temps requis, déterminer les coûts ainsi que les dates limites d'achèvement de parties de projets informatiques bien définis. Assumer un rôle de leader technique en offrant un encadrement et un appui aux membres de l'équipe et en communiquant les principes d'exploitation de la division. Au besoin assurer un soutien aux ressources assignés au support de nuit et de weekend. Fournir à l'équipe une vision claire quant à la façon d'atteindre ses objectifs et de maintenir sa stabilité opérationnelle. Gérer le perfectionnement des ressources humaines en évaluant le rendement et en planifiant la formation et les affectations au sein de l'équipe. Participer aux examens d'assurance qualité conformément aux normes et aux pratiques exemplaires de l'industrie. Planifier et contrôler les activités d'essai de systèmes et d'essai intégré dans le cadre du développement de systèmes d'application informatique. Coordonner, examiner et approuver les spécifications techniques et fonctionnelles en vue du développement de systèmes d'application informatiques. Voir à ce que les systèmes d'application soient élaborés conformément aux normes et aux spécifications et à ce qu'ils répondent aux attentes des utilisateurs ou les excèdent. Voir à ce que les exigences réglementaires et les principes directeurs de la Compagnie soient respectés, en particulier ceux qui portent sur la nécessité de protéger les renseignements personnels des clients, des intermédiaires et des employés.

Exigences Diplôme universitaire en informatique. Au moins 10 années d'expérience en développement et/ou support IT, incluant de l'expérience dans un rôle de gestion. Attestation de compétence en gestion de projets (PMP), un atout. Excellente connaissance des techniques de gestion de projets. Connaissance de l'industrie de l'assurance ou de l'industrie des services financiers, un atout. Excellente connaissance des méthodologies et des outils de développement de systèmes. Excellente connaissance des normes et des meilleures pratiques en matière d'assurance qualité (essais y compris) Connaissance des plates-formes technologiques pertinentes (UNIX/LINUX, ORACLE, DB2, Mainframe) Participation à un projet de conversion de système administratif, un atout. Expérience avec un fournisseur externe, un atout. Bilingue, français et anglais, écrit et parlé.
 
Comment présenter une demande :
 
En ligne :
Pour poser votre candidature à ce poste et à d'autres emplois pertinents et intéressants avec Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., inscrivez-vous et présentez votre demande en ligne à l'adresse http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Par courriel :
Si vous désirez envoyer par courriel une copie de votre curriculum vitae en vue d'une évaluation, veuillez spécifier le numéro de ce poste ou le titre du poste dans le champ Objet de votre courriel afin de faciliter l'identification, puis envoyez votre courriel avec fichier joint à l'adresse   mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Senior%20Team%20Leader%2c%20Support%20and%20Maintenance%20(1483476)
 
Posez votre candidature maintenant :
Si votre navigateur affiche un bouton Apply Now ( Présenter une demande ), vous pouvez utiliser ce lien pour vous inscrire immédiatement et poser votre candidature à ce poste en ligne. 

Par téléphone :
Pour parler à un gestionnaire en ressources humaines de Zylog afin d'obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur ce poste ou les autres postes disponibles, veuillez avoir en main une copie de la description du poste et votre curriculum vitae, puis appelez au (877) 432-7246. 
Si vous êtes à l'extérieur du Canada, veuillez appeler au (416) 225-9900

Windows Server/OS Support Specialists

Client Information:
 
Zylog Systems is looking for a Windows Server/OS Support Specialist to work with our high profile Government of Canada client. 
 
Job Description:

• Co-ordinates and executes maintenance tasks with the goal of preventing unexpected downtime of infrastructure resources. Tasks can include but not limited:
• Screening of system resource logs, antivirus scanned logs, patching analysis logs to identify issues;
• Investigates the root cause of an incident or a series of incidents, and recommends corrective action to prevent the recurrence of unexpected downtime
• Troubleshooting, provide and execute corrective action plan, system patching, antivirus protection scanning, and corporate applications upgrades.
• Facilitates installation and configuration of corporate supported software
• perform AD administrative tasks for user access & permission based on organization standards and procedures
• Root cause analysis including troubleshoot, develop, and execute correction action plan for reported incident or a series of incidents

 
Qualifications:
 

• Enhanced security
• Minimum of eight (8) years in IT
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 OS within Microsoft Windows 2003/2008 domain environment with at least 1000 users
• Two (2) different client projects, with accumulated minimum of 12 months experience, in administering and maintaining Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 infrastructure in VMware ESX 3.x or above environment
• Experience in installation of server OS (2003 and 2008) and configuration of server roles (AD, DNS, DHCP, Web, File Services, FTP) within a heterogeneous IT environment

• Microsoft certified IT Professional for Microsoft Windows 2008 or an MCSE

Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com
 

BI Datawarehousing Positions - proactive

Zylog Systems (Ottawa) Ltd is currently sourcing talented IT professionals who are qualified for and interested in exciting new opportunities.
 
Job Description:
 
Require Junior to intermediate Business Intelligence (BI) Data warehousing specialists for long term opportunities with the federal Government
 
How to Apply:
Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com
 

Specialist, Systems Development - Sharepoint

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd offre les meilleurs emplois aux meilleurs candidats. Nous recherchons actuellement des professionnels de talent en TI, en ingénierie et en soins de santé qui sont qualifiés et intéressés à explorer de nouvelles possibilités.
 
Zylog représente des centaines d'entreprises clientes qui cherchent activement des professionnels de talent possédant de l'expérience dans les domaines des TI, de l'ingénierie, de la vente au détail, des institutions bancaires et financières, de l'assurance, de l'exploitation pétrolière et gazière, des télécommunications, des services gouvernementaux et des soins de santé pour combler des postes permanents et contractuels. De nouveaux postes sont disponibles quotidiennement, et nos gestionnaires en ressources professionnelles expérimentés ne demandent qu'à vous aider à sélectionner les emplois correspondant le mieux à vos compétences de sorte que vous saisissiez les meilleures occasions.
 
Vous n'avez pas le temps de parcourir chaque jour les longues listes d'emplois des tableaux d'affichage pour trouver le poste qui vous convient le mieux. Laissez nos gestionnaires en ressources expérimentés et compétents faire le travail pour vous. Nous évaluons les meilleurs emplois au sein de Fortune 500, du gouvernement et des soins de santé à mesure qu'ils sont disponibles. Laissez-nous vous trouver de nouvelles occasions et être les premiers à vous en informer.
 
 
 
Description:
 
Sous la supervision du chef d'équipe, élaborer, tester et déboguer de nouveaux logiciels ou des améliorations apportées aux logiciels existants conformément aux spécifications. Voir à ce que les résultats répondent aux attentes. Travailler avec les autres membres de l'équipe afin de se familiariser avec les applications, de saisir les problèmes qu'elles peuvent poser et de les résoudre.
Ce  mandat est prévu entre avril et aout 2011 pour un poste de consultant avec l'option de devenir permanent.
Un des projets a pour objectif de revoir les outils en place pour mieux gérer les mouvements des fonds de nos membres dans nos systèmes de pension.  Le deuxième projet est de s'assurer que tous les contrôles sont en places pour éviter des erreurs dans les changements au niveau des taux pour les fonds.
 
Specialist, Systems Development - Sharepoint

Provide Shared Services to IT and Business Partners.
 
The specialist systems development will work directly with the application analysts and end users to integrate, develop, elaborate, adapt and test technical solutions. He/she will be responsible to deliver assigned work by communicating directly with our business partners and other key stakeholders.
He/she will provide support to install environments, portals, tools and other activities, as required, to support testing of the application.
- Formulates program scope, efforts and objectives through research and fact-finding.
- Sets up testing environments, libraries, tools and other elements required to perform development and testing tasks.
- Clarifies with users and prepares complex detailed specifications from which programs will be created or modified.
- Implements a set of specifications by coding, compiling and testing complex computer applications.
- Develops and modifies program and system documentation for both users and Operations.
- Analyzes and reviews existing system and program logic problems as necessary.
- Produces test plans and strategies for programs under his/her responsibility.
- Supports users during testing phase of new applications or modifications.
- Takes an active part with other IT specialists during development, test and debug activities.
- Is accountable to deliver quality results and user satisfaction.
- Acts as a technical specialist and provides guidance and training to less experienced staff.
- Identifies and reports risks and weaknesses, applies operational controls to mitigate these risks.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, in particular the need to protect personal information of customers, intermediaries and employees.

Knowledge (theoretical and practical) of the following:

• University degree in Computer Science or equivalent education or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Programming/Analysis environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Sharepoint 2007 and/or 2010
• Very good knowledge of C#, ASP and .Net
• Good knowledge of Windows WorkFlow Foundation
• Good knowledge of SQL database and SQL programming language
• Knowledge of Captiva and Neoload is an asset
• Practical experience in agile development approach is an asset
• Ability to clearly document all technical changes following appropriate coding standards
• Ability to adapt quickly, meet deadlines, and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Deliver quality
• Strong inter-personal relationship skills & good teamwork
• Autonomous and creative
• Manage priorities efficiently
• Good communication skills
• Basic knowledge of the finance or insurance industry is an asset.
• Bilingual -English & French

As soon as possible
 
Comment présenter une demande :
 
En ligne :
Pour poser votre candidature à ce poste et à d'autres emplois pertinents et intéressants avec Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., inscrivez-vous et présentez votre demande en ligne à l'adresse http://www.zylogcanada.com/
 
Par courriel :
Si vous désirez envoyer par courriel une copie de votre curriculum vitae en vue d'une évaluation, veuillez spécifier le numéro de ce poste ou le titre du poste dans le champ Objet de votre courriel afin de faciliter l'identification, puis envoyez votre courriel avec fichier joint à l'adresse   mailto:resumes@zylog.ca?subject=Specialist%2c%20Systems%20Development%20-%20Sharepoint%20(1495395)
 
Posez votre candidature maintenant :
Si votre navigateur affiche un bouton Apply Now ( Présenter une demande ), vous pouvez utiliser ce lien pour vous inscrire immédiatement et poser votre candidature à ce poste en ligne. 

Par téléphone :
Pour parler à un gestionnaire en ressources humaines de Zylog afin d'obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur ce poste ou les autres postes disponibles, veuillez avoir en main une copie de la description du poste et votre curriculum vitae, puis appelez au (877) 432-7246. 
Si vous êtes à l'extérieur du Canada, veuillez appeler au (416) 225-9900

PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing Module Consultant

Client Information:
 
Zylog Systems is looking for a PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing Module Consultant to work with our high profile Government of Canada client.  And best of all, Government of Canada security clearance is NOT required for this opportunity, which opens this opportunity to consultants outside of Ottawa who lack the clearance, who interested in gaining Government of Canada experience on this exciting opportunity.
 
Job Description:
 
The Director, Resource Information Management, at our Government of Canada Client requires the assistance of a qualified Expert in PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing module to conduct an analysis of all functionalities available in the PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing Module V. 9.0, according to the business processes of Materiel and Contract Management Directorate. 

Our client would like the Senior PeopleSoft Consultant to conduct a review of completed work of relevance to the current configuration and functionalities related to the business requirements and make recommendations which would allow functionalities to meet and improve our clients' business requirements and to exploit the system's potential to the fullest.
 
Qualifications:
 
The Senior PeopleSoft Consultant will possess the following skills.

• Extensive knowledge of PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing Module.
• Facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills that encourage active participation, the collection of relevant information for analysis and the sharing of feedback to conclusions and recommendations.
• Well developed analytical and conceptual skills to arrive at conclusions and formulate recommendations suitable for a successful utilization of the Strategic Sourcing module at the House of Commons.
• Ability to successfully use email, word processing, power point, spreadsheets and other programs relevant to the activity including ability to produce own reports to a high standard.

Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at www.zylogcanada.com

Business Analyst

The Consultant will be responsible to provide the following Services and Deliverables:

• Holding discovery/JAD sessions to gather the requirements for RUSMP project;
• Analysing and mapping of existing processes/data to future to-be" processes/data;
• Creating/updating of system requirements, including the development and maintenance of business and system use case specifications;
• Identification of problems/issues along with mitigation strategies;
• Documentation of all artefacts in a shared project library;
• Working closely with business architect, subject matter experts, developers, and other members of the team working on the project;
• Effective knowledge transfer to our client and I&IT Cluster staff at all stages of this assignment;
• Review and feedback of technical design documents;
• Timely contribution to enterprise architecture development from a conceptual view;
• Use of Ministry mandated requirement management tools for requirements specification Rational Enterprise Architect; and
• Proven ability to perform successfully in completing an assignment of this nature, magnitude and complexity.

The Consultant must be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience in the following at the specified experience level as gained through work on a project(s) similar in size and scope to this one:
 

• Extensive experience in Road User Safety and Ministry of Transportation programs and services;
• Experience with SOA architecture;
• Knowledge with SDLC and structured methodologies waterfall and iterative;
• Knowledge and experience with Zachman Framework (Rows 1 - 3);
• Demonstrable experience with Sybase Power Designer for requirement management;
• Demonstrable experience with Business Object Oriented Modeling, UML tools and techniques;
• Demonstrable skills and experience with documenting:  (a) Business requirements/rules, (b) Business process models, (c) Data requirements / models (d) Business and System use cases, (e) Functional requirements, and (f) Non-functional requirements; and
• Proven experience with JAD facilitation, interpret business needs to technical requirements, project meetings for reviews

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Project Manager III

We are looking for a Sr. IT Project Manager who has experience in managing medium to large infrastructure projects or infrastructure project upgrade. This candidate will also manage a number of direct reports including a Testing Manager and Lead Developer and work with various stakeholders.

Interviews will be held as soon as qualified candidates have been shortlsted.

Plan, coordinate and supervise complex informatics assignments. Design and apply new methods and procedures. Coordinate systems development for major applications, define project requirements including information and data needs, business analsyi8s and programming. Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate and assign priorities to deliverables and requirements. Define project phases, set deadlines and manage staff. Develop project plans with milestones. Coordinate all meeting and interface with business units, staff and service providers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and execution of multiple projects and project managers. Accountable for managing broad and highly complex teams and projects involving significant scope and complexity.

Key accountabilities are:
* Sets direction at an operational level, works autonomously in the management of the unit and collaborates with other business heads to establish and execute on common goals.
* Direct or manages large-scale applications, programs or projects across multiple product lines, involving significant scope and complexity. Ensures delivery of projects to the business partner, meeting the approved scope/cost/schedule/quality for the project.
* Perform a governing role for, ensuring that the proposal, execution, control, deployment, training and hand off, warranty support, and closure meet promised schedules.
* Performs risk identification and mitigation activities, escalating unresolved issues to the Executive and / or Steering Committee where appropriate to secure their timely decisions/support.
* Manages the acquisition and deployment of resources, including budget, by working with the Project Managers to secure the resources required for the project.
* Ensures client satisfaction with the project process and project team by effective and timely communication including status reporting, continual risk/issue assessment/management and escalation, and resolution of issues as they arise.
* The successful candidate will be required to work with and influence senior level leaders and partner with other IT Managers.
* Manage a team that consists of 50 - 100 people. SKILLS: Proven leadership skills and experience managing large and complex IT projects. Full life cycle development experience. Experience with proven project methodology tools. PMI or ITIL certification. Expertise in MS Project, Excel, Visio and Powerpoint.  
Skills
Excel *
6+ Yrs.
Full Life Cycle Development *
6+ Yrs.
Leadership *
6+ Yrs.
Microsoft Project *
6+ Yrs.
PMI Certification *
6+ Yrs.
Powerpoint *
6+ Yrs.
Prior work experience as a technical PM on infrastructure projects *
6+ Yrs.
Project Methodology Tools *
6+ Yrs.
Visio *
6+ Yrs.
Interested? Send your resume to resumes@zylog.ca or register online at http://www.zylogcanada.com/