Business Analyst– Level 3

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Business Analyst for a 4 month contract opportunity located in Toronto. 

What makes this Special:

Our client is a prestigious nationwide Canadian Retail Company in search of experienced bilingual help desk agents to facilitate state-of-the-art retail technology implementation and support. This is an opportunity to be part of an energetic and enthusiastic technical help desk team in a growing organization. The client puts strong emphasis on investing in skills development and growth of all of their consultants.  If you like to solve challenges and you enjoy delighting internal company associates with superior customer service, then this is the right environment for you.

Deliverables:

• Analyze the PCI DSS and the payment transaction processing systems requirements.
• Analyze and document the business requirements pertaining to PCI DSS within the client’s technical environment, which may include EMV chip card payment processes and high volume over the counter and online transaction processing.
• Provide support during the designs, implementation and testing of the projects.
• Report on progress of assignment on a regular basis to the Project Management, raise any issue and concerns and propose mitigation strategies.
• Lead and/or participate in teams developing solutions.
• Conduct feasibility analysis, project scoping, and provide project work estimates.
• Conduct Joint Requirements Planning and Joint Application Design sessions.
• Analyze and map processes / data for current state and future state.
• Develop requirements involving elicitation, analysis, specification and validation.
• Use management tools and templates for requirements specifications (i.e. Sybase PowerDesigner).
• Provide reviews of and feedback on technical design documents.
• Conduct and/or participate in walkthroughs at each project milestone.
• Report status to and follow overall direction from the Project Manager and/or Lead Business Analyst 

Other:

1. Feasibility Reports / Estimates
2. System Requirements specifications
3. Business requirements / rules
4. Business process models
5. Data requirements / models (conceptual / logical)
6. Business / Data Glossary
7. Business and System use cases
8. Functional requirements
9. Non-functional requirements
10. User Interface specifications
11. Requirements Traceability Matrices
12. Report specifications
13. Test plan/strategies, test cases
14. Risks and Issues
15. Status reports
16. Work plans
17. UML Artefacts, Activity Diagrams, Statechart Diagrams, Class Diagrams
18. Artefacts/documents required for enterprise architecture development from a business needs point-of-view (contextual and conceptual), as required for the Architectural Checkpoint review process
19. Other artefacts as determined by the project.

20. Support to Development and Test teams in following areas:

a. Building and testing support to development team
b. Reviewing test strategy, test plan and cases
c. Management of defect logs
d. Testing Applications
e. Supporting end- user inquiry
f. Defining the integration test plan
g. Defining the user acceptance test plan
h. Identifying and resolving problems/issues.
i. Documenting and managing risks, and liaising with other project teams to coordinate project interdependencies.
j. Documenting all artefacts in a shared project library.

Qualifications:
The candidates must be able to work in a multi-project, multi-disciplinary enterprise environment seeking input and comment from other major initiatives.

• All general skills requirements as described for Business Analyst
• Experience working in Mainframe/MVS, IMS DB/DC, DB2, SQL, PLI, SAE, J2EE/Oracle environments
• Knowledge and experience with Zachman Framework
• Experience with SOA architecture
• Strong knowledge of PCI (Payment Card Industry) Data Security Standards (DSS) Compliance Requirements
• Proven experience with requirement management tools (i.e. Sybase Power Designer, Rational Rose)
• Demonstrated technical skills including database model design, experienced with software design such as Visual Basis, Excel and Access programming
• Experience with the RUS architecture and demonstrated knowledge of RUS applications, databases and systems
• Knowledge of SDLC and structured methodologies, waterfall and iterative
• Proven experience with Business Object Oriented Modeling, UML tools and techniques.
• Proven skills in and experience with documenting deliverables outlined in Deliverables section. Examples of documents for which the candidate had lead responsibility must be provided, if requested
• Work experience in investigating, analyzing, estimating system applications in a large integrated mainframe and mid-tier environment
• Proven experience with all stages of automated system implementation in complex mainframe, with online and batch transactions
• Proven experience with JAD facilitation and interpretation of business needs to technical requirements, project meetings for reviews
• Prior first-hand working experience with a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) in multiple PCI Compliance projects
• Experience with OPS checkpoint and gating processes
• Working experience with Road User Safety Solution Branch (RUSSB) PCI DSS Projects
• Proven ability to perform successfully in completing an assignment of this nature, magnitude and complexity
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in project management, negotiation, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• A team player with the ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities and strict deadlines
• Proven ability in completing an assignment of this nature
• Demonstrable knowledge of and experience with the policies and procedures of Ontario Public Service

Keywords:  RUS, Zachman, SOA, Service Oriented Middleware, PCI-DSS, Business Object Oriented Modeling, UML

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 resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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Oracle DBA

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for an Oracle DBA for a contract opportunity.  The position is located in Ottawa.

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirement or Qualifications:

• A  minimum of two (2) Government of Canada projects utilizing Oracle Reports and Oracle Reports within the past five (5) years. 
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience developing PL/SQL stored procedures for interfacing with MS.NET. Resource provided professional work experience developing PL/SQL stored procedures for interfacing with MS.NET.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience utilizing Oracle 9+ RDBMS.
• A  minimum of five (5) years professional work experience utilizing ERwin data modelling tool to update and maintain data models. Provide examples of projects for which the proposed resource provided professional work experience utilizing ERwin data modelling tool to update and maintain data models.
• A  minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience with Oracle Reports.         
• Three  (3) years of professional work experience developing user interface components utilizing Infragistics Net Advantage  work experience developing user interface components utilizing Infragistics Net Advantage.
• Professional work experience utilizing Python software Provide examples of projects for which the proposed resource provided professional work experience utilizing Python software

Keywords:  DBA; Python; Infragistics      

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 resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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CNRe Senior DSP Firmware Developer

The Combat Net Radio Enhancement (CNRE program will extend the life of the VHF radios delivered under the TCCCS/ Iris program and currently in use by the Canadian Forces.  GD Canada, along with GD IAD and Rockwell Collins, is designing this radio upgrade to provide Canadian Forces with the improved VHF radio capability that includes significant improvement in the radio data throughput, simultaneous voice and data capability and radio Ethernet access.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties will include:

-          Participation in Firmware Requirement Analysis;

-          Design and development of the firmware to meet firmware requirements;

-          Performance optimizations of the firmware;

-          Firmware unit testing and documentation;

-          Participating in system design and firmware development reviews;

QUALIFICATIONS:

-          Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering.

-          Applicants will be required to obtain/hold a valid and current Canadian security clearance to gain access to classified spaces, information and equipment in order to perform the work associated to this position.

-          This position may require limited travel.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

-          10  plus years of embedded software design/development experience required.

-          A solid understanding of design, coding and testing patterns is required.

-          A strong understanding of the software, scalability, performance and reliability aspects is required.

-          Knowledge and experience with fundamental operating system concepts: memory management, threading, scheduling, performance optimization (for execution speed and memory).

-          Knowledge and experience with microprocessor architecture and hardware interfaces.

-          Knowledge and experience with network protocols;

-          Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

-          Ability to engage, understand and develop firmware solutions based on detailed technical documentation and standards.

-          Experience with hardware-based debugging technology (e.g. JTAG).

-          Experience with different build environments and various types of compilers/cross compilers.

-          Ability to work well independently as well as a member of a team.

SPECIALIZATION AREAS:

-          Experience with C/C++ development for Linux or other platform.

-          Real-time embedded firmware and/or RTOS development experience.

-          Experience developing/debugging in Linux user space

-          Some experience in developing/debugging in Linux kernel space.

-          Experience in development for the ARM processor.

-          Experience with TI DSP architecture

-          Experience with TI DSP BIOS and TI development environment.

-          Experience with audio codecs and signal processing for audio.

-          Experience in product development in wireless communications.

OTHER

Candidate must be eligible to hold Canadian SECRET Clearance.

Senior Distributed Systems Engineer

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Participate in the design and implementation of Basis Technology’s new text analytics platform with a focus on scalability, performance and availability
• Work with product stakeholders and as a member of the development team to identify solutions that address both business and underlying technical requirements
• Develop tools and processes to automate system provisioning, configuration, deployment and testing
• Integrate and tune distributed analytical and indexing components
• Identify and address bottlenecks in a complex, distributed system architecture
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams on planning and implementation
• Actively participate in a Scrum team that focuses on delivering incremental results and constant improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in relevant subject area (e.g., computer science)
• 5-7 years experience with distributed and multithreaded programming, Java preferred
• 2-3 years experience with incorporating 3rd party distributed computing technologies (e.g., Hadoop, NoSQL, sharding, clustering) into a software product
• Practical knowledge of planning and implementing software solutions in a virtualized/cloud environment, AWS preferred
• Hands-on experience with integrating open-source components into a software product
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills at the OS, network and Java application level
• Proficiency with development tools such as Eclipse, Maven, Subversion, Jira and xUnit frameworks
• Familiarity with the development and integration of Big Data and NoSQL based applications
• Understanding of the Linux operating system and scripting languages
• Experience with cloud management frameworks such as Whirr and jcloud is a plus
• Capability and willingness to absorb new information quickly and switch gears easily
• Excitement for elegant design and high quality implementations

Technical Analyst

Minimum Qualification, Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/MIS,or equvalent combination of education and experience required
• 8-10 Years of consultancyexperience required, or 5+ years of consultancy experience,Preferred
• 50% ability to travel required
• Knowledge of SQL experience working with database applications,such as SQL Server,Oracle,MY SQL server,Oracle,MY SQL,SAP,SolARC,TOPTECH,PDI, etc.
• Extremely strong in MS SQL Server, SQL.ASP.NET, C#, XML
• Good query statement development and analysis

Manager for Business Tax Services (CDN Corporate) groups

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Manager for Business Tax Services (CDN Corporate) groups  for a Full Time, Permanent opportunity.  The position is located in Saint John, New Brunswick.

What makes this Special:

Client's people in more than 140 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, Client continually strives to be a great place to work.

Within Client Tax Advisory practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in and supervise multiple and challenging tax consulting engagement, and to contribute to the delivery of innovative tax planning ideas for our diverse clients. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and career advancement to the right candidate.

Requirement and/or Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates will have:

• Responsibilities
• Plan, organize and deliver tax planning engagements for Canadian corporations.
• Provide Canadian corporate tax services including tax accounting, tax accrual reviews and corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare tax correspondence.
• Establish relationships with clients and gain a solid understanding of their business.
• Develop technical skills by remaining up to date on trends, new developments and tax authority decisions, and apply them to moderately complex situations.
• Identify opportunities for providing tax planning and other special services.
• Support the development and coaching of tax professionals and other junior tax staff members.
• Participate in and contribute to the attainment of team objectives. 

To qualify, candidates must have: 

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting
• CICA In-depth tax course completed or ongoing, or Master of Tax degree
• Minimum of three years' relevant experience in tax
• Professional accounting designation
• Broad exposure to federal corporate income taxation
• Solid management, organizational and English/French written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships

Keywords:   CA, Tax, CICA, Accounting    

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 resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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http://www.zylog.ca/

Oracle DBA R12

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience. You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for Oracle DBA – EBS R12 for 4 months renewable contract opportunity.  The position is located in Montreal.

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 10 years of experience as an Oracle DBA - Generalist with integration exposure experience
• eBusiness Suite R12

THIS ROLE REQUIRES SOMEONE TO BE ONSITE IN MONTREAL BUT THEY CAN ALSO LOOK AT SOMEONE WHO CAN WORK PART-TIME/REMOTELY FOR THIS ROLE

Keywords: Oracle, R12, EBS, eBusiness Suite

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 resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada. Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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Developer lead

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for a developer lead for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in Toronto, Ontario.

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirement or Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates will have:

-          Experience in .NET 4.0, WCF, MVC 3, ASP.NET.

-          Globalization aspects of developing websites, Web Sites deployment, Serialization, Expert in building web services and wrapping them

-          IIS7

-          Team Management Skills, Coordinate, Delegate, Collect Status

-          Adept in troubleshooting and debugging, websites, AJAX, web farm related issues

-          Certification .NET from Microsoft

Keywords:   Team lead, .Net Certification, AJAX, Web 

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 resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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Intermediate Piping Designer

Our client is a multi discipline engineering, procurement and construction management company. They are an industry leader in the development and design of new technologies for the Oil and Gas industry of Western Canada.  The work includes a broad range of capital and operational projects from facilities to pipelines.  The primary focus is on the development of new technologies in water/waste treatment, carbon capture, and gas management strategies in the design and development of pilot plants.  Other specialties include new upgrading technologies, SAGD optimization, pipelines and Oil & Gas infrastructure.  

They are looking for an Intermediate-Senior Piping Designer with 7+ years experience with experience using CADWorx.  All candidates must have the ability to work well both in a team environment and on their own.

Responsibilities:

• 3D Modeling
• P&ID’s
• Plot Plans
• Piping Plans
• Equipment Drawings
• Isometric Drawings and Material Takeoffs
• Ability to follow client specific standards
• Interface with other engineering disciplines related to project design

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Drafting diploma preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry (EPCM experience preferred)
• Experience using AutoCAD and CADWorx Plant, Equipment, P&ID and ISOGEN software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication skills

Intermediate Project Engineer

Our client is a multi discipline engineering, procurement and construction management company. They are an industry leader in the development and design of new technologies for the Oil and Gas industry of Western Canada.  The work includes a broad range of capital and operational projects from facilities to pipelines.  The primary focus is on the development of new technologies in water/waste treatment, carbon capture, and gas management strategies in the design and development of pilot plants.  Other specialties include new upgrading technologies, SAGD optimization, pipelines and Oil & Gas infrastructure.  

Responsibilities:

• Review, selection and approval of mechanical specifications for processing equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, components, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and storage tanks.
• Support engineering analysis for modifications and new designs of piping, pressure vessels and mechanical equipment
• Ensuring code requirements are met
• Reviewing project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation, including checking for technical accuracy
• Overall supervision/coordination of the project through the designated project engineering team
• Ability to manage, direct and supervise all assigned project functions ensuring the needs of the project are fully met through safe, efficient, fit for purpose design and construction work on time and within budget
• Liaise with the client and project team to ensure the needs of the project are met
• Review and approval of project estimate to achieve given scope of work
• Responsible for working within the procedures and requirements followed by the company.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Process Preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• 6+ years experience
• Must have strong PC skills and excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent planning and execution drive to deliver results and meet quality, cost and schedule targets
• Good Communication Skills

Senior Information Architect

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for an Senior Information Architect for a  12 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in North York.

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirement:

• Responsible for the overall design of the information architecture
• Must balance the need for access against security and performance requirements.
• Participate in the definition of technical standards and guidelines that pertain to data and information use, security, access and governance (incl. defining accountabilities in support of data quality mandates).
• Ensure existing data/information assets are identified, stewarded and leveraged across lines of business.
• Ensure a focus on information/data quality by developing and publishing data standards such as a common business vocabulary, naming conventions, data standards and transformation rules.
• Construct, refine and maintain information models, as needed, to meet business requirements.
• Monitor compliance and related guidance (such as data retention and audit requirements) to determine impact.
• Monitor emerging industry standards (such as XML, RDF, OWL and XBRL) to determine impact.
• Translate strategic requirements into a usable enterprise information architecture, which may include an enterprise data model, associated metamodel, common business vocabulary, ontology’s and taxonomies, which will then be used to guide enterprise solution development and achieve consistency of information assets across the application portfolio.
• Develop a metadata management and repository strategy to manage all enterprise information architecture project artifacts.
• When necessary, oversee mapping of enterprise information architecture models to package application models, to determine impact or assess suitability of vendor solutions to enterprise information architecture requirements.
• Facilitate the mapping and auditability of information assets as they flow from upstream legacy, package or custom development and interfaces to downstream analytical applications, thus ensuring optimal transparency, quality, consistency and controlled redundancy across the enterprise.
• Facilitate the definition of integrative and canonical views of data or information across multiple content types (structured, semi structured, XML or unstructured) to support convergence of information asset migration planning or impact analysis.
• Participate in the definition of technical standards and guidelines that pertain to data and information use, security, access and governance (including defining accountabilities in support of data quality mandates).
• Ensure existing data/information assets are identified, stewarded and leveraged across the enterprise.
• Ensure the enterprise information architecture maps to the enterprise architecture.
• Ensure a focus on information/data quality by developing and publishing enterprise data standards such as a common business vocabulary, naming conventions, data standards, transformation rules and related enterprise consistency specifications.
• Construct, refine and maintain information models, as needed, to meet business requirements.
• Ensure timely and appropriate information models exist to aid projects.
• Develop a model management strategy in support of enterprise reuse and data-sharing objectives.
• Validate audit objectives and assist with creation of audit plans to ensure continued data integrity and transparency.
• Establish guidelines for reporting procedures on the reuse of enterprise information architecture artifacts.
• Participate with new development activities and ensure they are consistent and well integrated with the established enterprise information architecture, using metadata management and/or a repository to promote reuse and standards adoption.
• Facilitate consistent business analysis for information acquisition analysis and design, data access analysis and design, archiving and recovery strategies.
• Assist in post-implementation continuous-improvement efforts to enhance performance and provide increased functionality.
• Participate in key project design reviews as part of the methodology process to ensure application designs adhere to enterprise information architecture guidelines.
• Review corporate data sources for new business information and better sources of data feeds.
• Interface with the business community to provide data governance and design strategies.
• Monitor regulatory guidelines (such as consumer privacy issues and PCI ) to determine impact on enterprise information architecture.
• Monitor compliance and related guidance (such as data retention and audit requirements) to determine impact on enterprise information architecture.
• Monitor emerging industry standards (such as XML, RDF, OWL and XBRL) to determine impact on enterprise information architecture.
• Evaluate industry best practice data models (i.e.: ARTS) and provide leadership for adapting to our business.
• Drive data design and stewardship practices for large enterprise initiatives such as CRM.  Leverage enterprise data quality toolsets (i.e.: Oracle UCM) to provide a platform that functions as the master file for enterprise customer identification.

Qualified Candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related study (such as library science), or equivalent related project experience.
• 10+ years of direct information architecture work experience, ideally in a fast paced, changing retail environment
• In-depth experience designing and implementing information solutions.
• Knowledgeable in the design and construction of information architectures that enable well-integrated transactional, collaborative and analytical systems.
• Data/information modeling expertise at the enterprise level.
• Understanding of common information architecture frameworks (such as Zachman and FEAF).
• Understanding of differences between relational modeling and object modeling.
• Understanding of taxonomies and ontology’s, as well as the challenges of applying structured techniques (data modeling) to less structured sources.
• Understanding of metamodels.
• Knowledge of problem analysis, structured analysis, and design and programming techniques.
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills; ability to create original concepts/theories for a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project planning and management, including scope, time and resource management.
• Experience creating information policy to support effective design of information systems and use of information across the enterprise.
• Experience with various information modeling techniques (such as data flow diagrams, entity-relationship diagrams or create/read/update/delete matrices).
• Familiarity with business intelligence and data warehousing development techniques.
• High-level understanding of relational database management systems and other data structures.
• Experience with data governance structures and tools
• Experience with enterprise customer master technologies (i.e. Oracle UCM)
• Strong leadership skills, communicating and influencing business application owners/champions, users and 3rd party suppliers
• Experience writing business cases to demonstrate the value of information management initiatives
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS, PIPEDA, PHIPPA and other regulatory items that affect retail and healthcare data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms and is able to tailor communication to audience, mediate and facilitate communications between others, and communicate information architecture to all levels of management and customers.  Must have the ability to gain buy-in from stakeholders on complex issues.
• Ability to work at tactical and strategic level simultaneously
• Extensive experience in dealing with large IT System and Service providers
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and assume responsibility for decisions
• High energy team builder committed to continuous improvement
• Works well with others.
• Is a respected leader.
• Is charismatic.
• Remains neutral toward any specific technology choice or vendor; is more interested in results than personal preferences.
• Displays intellectual integrity.
• Is motivated by long-term results.

Key Words: PIPEDA, Information Architect, Zachman, XML

How to Apply

OnlineTo 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 Resumes@zylog.ca.

Company Overview

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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Senior Piping Designer

Our client is a multi discipline engineering, procurement and construction management company. They are an industry leader in the development and design of new technologies for the Oil and Gas industry of Western Canada.  The work includes a broad range of capital and operational projects from facilities to pipelines.  The primary focus is on the development of new technologies in water/waste treatment, carbon capture, and gas management strategies in the design and development of pilot plants.  Other specialties include new upgrading technologies, SAGD optimization, pipelines and Oil & Gas infrastructure.  

They are looking for an Intermediate-Senior Piping Designer with 7+ years experience with experience using CADWorx.  All candidates must have the ability to work well both in a team environment and on their own.

Responsibilities:

• 3D Modeling
• P&ID’s
• Plot Plans
• Piping Plans
• Equipment Drawings
• Isometric Drawings and Material Takeoffs
• Ability to follow client specific standards
• Interface with other engineering disciplines related to project design

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Drafting diploma preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry (EPCM experience preferred)
• Experience using AutoCAD and CADWorx Plant, Equipment, P&ID and ISOGEN software
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication skills

Senior Project Engineer

Our client is a multi discipline engineering, procurement and construction management company. They are an industry leader in the development and design of new technologies for the Oil and Gas industry of Western Canada.  The work includes a broad range of capital and operational projects from facilities to pipelines.  The primary focus is on the development of new technologies in water/waste treatment, carbon capture, and gas management strategies in the design and development of pilot plants.  Other specialties include new upgrading technologies, SAGD optimization, pipelines and Oil & Gas infrastructure.  

Responsibilities:

• Review, selection and approval of mechanical specifications for processing equipment, pressure vessels, piping systems, components, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers and storage tanks.
• Support engineering analysis for modifications and new designs of piping, pressure vessels and mechanical equipment
• Ensuring code requirements are met
• Reviewing project documents prior to issue for scope and presentation, including checking for technical accuracy
• Overall supervision/coordination of the project through the designated project engineering team
• Ability to manage, direct and supervise all assigned project functions ensuring the needs of the project are fully met through safe, efficient, fit for purpose design and construction work on time and within budget
• Liaise with the client and project team to ensure the needs of the project are met
• Review and approval of project estimate to achieve given scope of work
• Responsible for working within the procedures and requirements followed by the company.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Process Preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
• 10+ years experience
• Must have strong PC skills and excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent planning and execution drive to deliver results and meet quality, cost and schedule targets
• Good Communication Skills

Senior Software Developer - Mobile Applications

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job

Our client a leading edge  gaming company is currently seeking a committed, driven and well-rounded Senior Software Developer to join our Social Gaming Platform Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, maintain and support all software components of an interactive social gaming platform and its associated games, gaming platform  development kit and integration to 3rd party gaming or back end
• Conduct requirement discussions and scope of work estimation for both platform and gaming features
• Provide development support to internal and external content development teams
• Provide platform development support to the QC Testing team
• Provide resolution to defects and investigate and resolve production support incidents
• Build, modify and maintain deployment packages and automated unit test scripts
• Create, modify and maintain automated build scripts
• Work with internal and external software development outsourcing teams
• Keep abreast of current development practices, methodology and tools.
• Recommend improvement of development, integration and support practices and processes
• Apply configuration management, version control, best practices and standards
• Assist in the management of test equipment and testing tools
• Communicate effectively with teams in different countries and time zones
  
  

Requirements or Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Extensive experience in architecting, designing and developing highly scalable client/server software with C++ and Java
• Strong Component & N-tier Architecture, excellent Object Oriented design and programming skills (SOA, Web Services, XML)
• Experience with fine tuning real-time server systems for performance, reliability and scalability
• Strong network and socket programming skills over TCP/IP & UDP protocols
• Strong experience with multithreaded & multi-process real-time applications
• Minimum 8 years of experience developing highly scalable enterprise or commercial client/server solutions using C++ (MS Visual Studio)
• Minimum 8 years in development of highly scalable client/server applications (Windows and Linux)
• Minimum of 4 years of cross-platform mobile development (eg. iPhone, Android, RIM Blackberry, other Smart Phones, XNA framework)
• Minimum 4 years of experience developing highly scalable enterprise or commercial client/server solutions using Java, J2EE, J2SE, J2ME
• Minimum 4 years in development of web services, database (SQL-flavour) and GUI development
• Minimum 4 years of experience developing highly scalable enterprise or commercial client/server solutions using Microsoft .Net technologies (C#, .Net Framework, .Net Compact Framework, XML, ASP.NET) in a fast-pace software environment
• Strong experience in developing multi-player gaming applications will be an asset
• Experience with rich media content or game development for a game or multimedia software developer or publisher is a plus (C++/DirectX/Direct3D/DirectSound/Bink/FM Audio)
• Experience designing and developing POS application is a plus
• Working Knowledge of 802.11 wireless network an asset
• Experience with defect tracking tools: Test Director, DevTrack, Visual Intercept, Track Record, Bugzilla
• Experience with UML, Rational Unified Process (RUP) Methodology, Rational Tools (i.e. XDE, Robot, Rose, etc.)
• Experience with code coverage tools and automation tool a plus
• Content Management experience an asset

Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical, verbal and writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self starter, able to work with minimal guidance
• Strong team orientation (including the ability to work well with remote team members)
• Results and time oriented
• Highly honed to problem solving and debugging skills

    

How to Apply

OnlineTo 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 Resumes@zylog.ca.

Company Overview

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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Absence Management Functional Consultant

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.

Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.

You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

Job Description:

Our client has a requirement for an Absence Management Functional Consultant for a 1 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in Atlantic Canada.

What makes this Special:

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.

Requirement or Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates will have:

-Experience with PeopleSoft v9.1

-Experience with Absence Management Implementation- End to End.

Other:

- Travel expenses will be paid.

- This role can be done remotely.

Keywords:  PeopleSoft v9.1, Absence Management Implementation      

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 resumes@zylog.ca

Company Overview:

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.

Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

Top Jobs for Top Talent

http://www.zylog.ca/