Seneca’s Recruitment and Selection Class Features Training and Recruitment Practices at Zylog Canada

Professional recruiter from Zylog Canada will be guest speaker at Seneca’s Recruitment and Selection class.

Salina Rajani from Zylog Canada will define Training, Development, Recruiting and Selection practices at Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd on August 1^st, 2012 at Seneca College, room B1077, at 9:00am, 1750 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M2J 2X5.

Zylog Canada is a leading provider of IT, Engineering and Professional recruiting services and solutions with global delivery capability. Zylog represents Fortune 500 clients and recruits top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, and Retail positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked human capital management, recruiting, and placement organization.

Seneca College gives students the advantage of partnerships with industry leaders, the latest in hands-on computer technology, a variety of class sizes, and full-time, part-time and continuing education options. Newnham Campus is one of the largest college campuses in Canada. It is home to full and part-time programs in the areas of Business, Applied Arts, Applied Science and Engineering Technology.

Salina Rajani is a professional recruiter for financial services, Telecom, and IT at Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. She has over 4 years experience in the recruitment, training and development aspects of human resources. Salina brings to her position a strong organizational background acquired during her internship at Aga Khan Education Service.

Salina will be discussing her work experience at Zylog Canada with Training and Development, Recruitment and Selection practices at Zylog, including personal rewards and challenges related to being a professional recruiter.Zylog’s Social Media Career Network, Brainhunter.com integrates top candidates’ personal profiles with real time job postings, using search and alert capabilities, and leveraging the latest technology with professional recruiting services to deliver top jobs to top talent. By providing information about education, skills, work history, and current assignment, members enable Zylog’s experienced recruiters to look for their next career opportunities quickly and efficiently.

Brainhunter.com is a network that works for its members.

In addressing the needs of the professional community, Brainhunter.com also provides access to discounts, benefits, certification, and a list of top jobs refreshed daily.

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd
Zylog proudly represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, and Retail positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked staffing and placement organization.  Keeping our professionals’ interests in mind, Zylog has created Brainhunter.com, an online community that uses social media, technology, and personal attention to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to maximize individual achievement and satisfaction.

For more information, visit http://www.zylog.ca/ and www.Brainhunter.com

John Mehrmann Joins the Advancing Women in IT (AWIT) Panel Discussion at CompTIA Breakaway

The AWIT panel discussion at CompTIA’s Breakaway will feature several prominent women in IT industry, and Zylog Canada’s CEO John Mehrmann.

In an IT industry that never stops changing, the CompTIA Breakaway is the main education and training event of the year. Breakaway 2012, taking place from July 30^th to August 2^nd, will transform Las Vegas’ prestigious Aria Resort & Casino into the IT industry’s hot spot.

CompTIA’s proud community of Advancing Women in IT is “dedicated to empowering women with the knowledge and skills necessary to help their pursuit of successful IT careers, as well as to inspire women to enter the IT field as a career choice”¹. This fast growing community not only provides information, mentorship and networking opportunities, it is also actively involved in legislation involving women and careers and develops initiatives and programs that help and inspire women to succeed in IT careers.On Thursday, August 2^nd (from 7:30am to 10:00am) CompTIA’s Breakaway 2012 will host an interactive panel discussion with the following prestigious panelists from the Advancing Women in IT community:

¡  Doriana Allyn, Manager of Environmental Health and Safety at Brother International

¡  Mary Ellen Grom, VP, U.S. Marketing at SYNNEX Corporation

¡  John Mehrmann,  CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Limited

¡  Nellie Scott, Channel Services Business Manager at Lenovo

¡  Stephanie Young, VP, North America Distribution at Xerox

The topics that will be touched on by the AWIT panel discussion will range from “How to get your ideas accepted and funded by executives” to “How to differentiate yourself to get to the next level”. CompTIA members and audience will be able to interact with the panel and learn how to work with professional associations to build experience, knowledge and networking.

“CompTIA is empowering Women in IT by acknowledging their achievements and providing a platform to share the secrets of their success. Being invited to participate on this panel sends a message that both men and women in leadership have a common responsibility to invest in the development of those individuals that represent our future in IT,” said John Mehrmann, CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd

Zylog provides professional services and solutions with local delivery teams. Zylog proudly represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, and Retail positions. As an application designer and developer, Zylog has introduced an Enterprise Social Media CRM to empower consultants, contractors, and employers with powerful HRIS supported by highly skilled recruiting and customer care representatives. Brainhunter.com by Zylog provides contractors with unparalleled services, benefits, training and personal development previously reserved for employees of Fortune 500 organizations. Zylog recruiters take a personal interest in independent consultants and the community.

For more information, visit www.comptia.org and http://www.zylog.ca/

¹: Source: http://www.comptia.org/membership/communities/women.aspx

NATO AGS Communication Group Controller Server (CGCS Server) Lead

The CGCS SW team is split into three sub teams:  the CGCS User Interface development team, the CGCS Server Development Team and the CGSC Test team.  The CGCS Server SW application interfaces directly with the communications equipment to initialize, control and monitor the equipment. 

Under the direction of the NATO AGS Communication Group Controller SW Lead, the CGCS Server Lead executes monitors and controls all software development and integration activities, to specify, design, implement, and integrate and support the CGCS Server solution.  The CGCS Server Lead acts both as a team lead and technical lead for the CGCS Server solution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the GD Canada focal point for all CGCS Server issues, concerns and requirements
• Execute, monitor and control the GD Canada activities associated with the CGCS Server  solution development and conduct integration with the Communications Equipment Simulators
• Delivers the CGCS Server portion of the CGCS  solution to the customer’s stated requirements, on time and within budget
• Ensure that all efforts adhere to the GD Canada EDF, Engineering development process and standards and the customer imposed formal review requirements
• Act as the technical lead and solution architect for the CGCS Server application
• Provide day-to-day leadership to the CGCS Server Team

  

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE 

• At least 2 years related experience as a SW Engineering leader for an effort of greater than $3M
• At least 2 years experience in managing schedules and budgets
• 5 years experience related to Communications or Sensor interface application development
• 5 years experience in software development in a defense environment
• Working knowledge of Windows based client server applications a definite asset
• Working knowledge of Mil-STD -1553 bus applications
• Working knowledge of DOORS and Rational Rose/Rhapsody (or similar)
• Working knowledge of MI-STD 2167, MIL-STD 498 , DO 178B or IEEE 12207
• Working knowledge of OO development
• Working knowledge of C/C++
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team environment
• Experience  in Communications systems development or support would be a definite asset

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science or related technical/engineering degree with 9 years of SW development experience

OTHER

• Up to 10% travel required
• The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and hold NATO SECRET and COMSEC clearance;
• The Candidate must be able to be cleared for ITAR.

SAP ABAP Programmer

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 two (2) SAP ABAP Programmers for long term (600 days) contract opportunities with the Federal Government.  The positions are located in Ottawa, 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:

Required:

• A minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience within the last eight (8) years as a SAP ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) programmer analyst
• SAP R/3 ABAP Certification, ABAP Workbench (2000) (4.6 or above) or SAP NetWeaver- ABAP Workbench (2003) (Web Application Server 6.20, 6.30 or 6.40), Must provide a copy of certificate at time of submission
• Must possess a minimum of two (20 years demonstrated experience using the following tools/framework: Web Dynpro Development

• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience using the following tools/framework: SAP ECC 6.0 Portal development
• Must  possess a minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience with the development and maintenance of the SAP product in the following modules:

FI-Finance

FM- Funds Management

CO-Controlling

• Must  possess a minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience using the following tools/frameworks:

SAP Smartforms

SAP BADI (Business ADD Ins)

SAP BAPI (Business Application Programming Interface)

Data Dictionary Append/Include structure

SAP enhancement using ABAP Exists

• Must  possess a minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience with delivery of system construction deliverables

Programming interfaces

Developing screens

Programming reports

• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated experience working with clients to develop enterprise level system requirements

Keywords:  SAP; FM; ABAP; SAP Smartforms      

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/

Zylog Canada Announces a New Collaboration with CompTIA for Troops to Tech

Zylog Canada and CompTIA now collaborate to help veterans get the certifications they need and access to jobs in the IT field.

As a result of the newly created alliance between Zylog Canada and CompTIA, Zylog Canada will help employ the CompTIA educated veterans thanks to the Troops to Tech program.

The Troops to Tech program is designed to assist veterans who have an interest in IT obtain cutting edge education, certification and job placement resources in order to be successful in the ever growing and evolving IT industry. Troops to Tech Careers is founded on the "Learn-Certify-Work" model, which is intended to create a clear pathway for veterans who want to start a career in IT.

As the global IT industry association, CompTIA provides vendor-neutral certifications that measure foundational skills. With a CompTIA certification, veterans show employers that they possess the right skills to do the job regardless of which hardware or software vendor they would work for. Many of these exams are also prerequisites or electives for more advanced vendor certifications. It truly is the starting point for a career in IT. Plus, earning a certification not only proves that veterans have the right skills, but also the dedication and commitment to learn and evolve.

“We feel a strong sense of responsibility to support our veterans, and this is one small way that we can endeavor to repay them for their sacrifice,” said John Mehrmann, CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. “We are grateful to CompTIA for the opportunity to participate in such a noble initiative.”

Zylog Canada is a leading provider of IT, Engineering and Professional recruiting services and solutions with global delivery capability. As a new member of the Troops to Tech program, Zylog Canada will actively prioritize the hiring of veterans and help them re-enter the working force.

“Zylog represents many employers in the US and Canada. We have many job opportunities to offer these dedicated men and women on the journey to a career in IT. We encourage and welcome more employers to join us in this effort, and look forward to serving those who have served on our behalf,” said Mr. Mehrmann.

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd

Zylog proudly represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, and Retail positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked staffing and placement organization.  Keeping our professionals’ interests in mind, Zylog has created Brainhunter.com, an online community that uses social media, technology, and personal attention to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to maximize individual achievement and satisfaction.

For more information, visit www.troopstotechcareers.org and http://www.zylog.ca/.

 

SENIOR BILINGUAL TECHNICAL RECRUITER (MONTREAL)

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. is growing the team due to expansion and is currently seeking a Senior Bilingual Technical Recruiter.  This role, which will be located in Montreal, Quebec, will be responsible for providing support on all facets of recruiting including reviewing and understanding job order requirements, posting the requirements via the internet, creative sourcing, interviewing, identification, and preparing documentation for client review.  The Recruiter will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent for our clients.

Specific Responsibilities & Primary Duties:

• Develop and maintain a network of key bilingual talent sources for recruitment of candidates.
• Develop knowledge related to client needs to effectively target recruitment resources in a professional and efficient manner
• Review French and English written resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Screen and interview qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial interviews in either English or French and  define a short-list for client delivery
• Manage the scheduling and logistics of all interviews between candidates and client/ hiring managers.
• Review the hiring manager’s interview feedback with each candidate and take appropriate action when required.
• Conduct follow up interviews with successful placements during the onset of their contract assignment.
• Insure all Consultant time sheets and invoices arrive in time for payroll processing
• Contact every working Consultant every 2 weeks and document in Zylog’s ATS
• Track all recruitment activities in the ATS
• Participate in Bilingual Career Fairs, blogs, and user networking groups.
• Provide occasional translation/interpretation of English documents to French and vice-versa.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College Diploma/University Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Agency recruitment experience focusing on both contract and permanent positions is required.
• Previous Technology Recruiting experience is required.
• Experience with multiple recruiting methods ranging from internet recruiting, market trend analysis and cutting-edge sourcing techniques is required.
• Have a proven track record at achieving placement goals in a high-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, high energy, strong sense of urgency and the ability to handle many projects simultaneously is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required in both English and French.
• Solid organizational and problem solving skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook is required.
• The job may require occasional travel within and outside the province of Quebec.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit your resume to barry.bruce@zylog.ca.

 We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the position however only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

En raison de son expansion, Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. désire présentement ajouter à son équipe un recruteur technique bilingue. Les tâches associées à ce poste basé à Montréal (Québec) comprennent notamment : le soutien à tous les niveaux des activités de dotation, y compris l’évaluation et la compréhension des demandes de personnel, l’affichage des exigences sur Internet, la recherche créative de fournisseurs, la participation aux entrevues, les vérifications d'identité et la préparation de la documentation destinée au client. Le recruteur jouera un rôle essentiel dans l'embauche des meilleurs talents possibles pour nos clients.

Responsabilités spécifiques et tâches principales :

• Développer et maintenir un réseau de ressources bilingues clés pour le recrutement de candidats;
• Bien connaître les besoins des clients pour cibler les ressources en recrutement de manière professionnelle et efficace;
• Évaluer les curriculum vitae français et anglais, ainsi que les références pour assurer la pertinence des compétences, de l'expérience professionnelle et des connaissances par rapport aux exigences du poste;
• Présélectionner et interviewer les candidats qualifiés;
• Réaliser les entrevues initiales en anglais ou en français, et établir pour le client la liste des meilleurs candidats;
• Gérer les rendez-vous et la logistique de toutes les entrevues entre les candidats et le client/les gestionnaires en recrutement;
• Passer en revue les commentaires du gestionnaire en recrutement sur les entrevues avec chaque candidat et prendre les mesures appropriées, le cas échéant;
• Réaliser les entrevues de suivi avec les candidats sélectionnés au début de leur affectation;
• S'assurer que toutes les feuilles de temps des contractuels et les factures arrivent à temps en vue du traitement des payes;
• Toutes les deux semaines, contacter individuellement les contractuels en poste et entrer les données dans le système ATS de Zylog;
• Faire le suivi de toutes les activités de recrutement dans ATS;
• Participer aux salons de l'emploi, aux blogues et aux réseaux d’utilisateurs bilingues;
• Traduire/interpréter à l'occasion des documents (de l'anglais au français et vice versa).

Qualifications minimales :

• Un diplôme de niveau collégial/universitaire est un atout.
• Un minimum de trois années d'expérience en dotation de postes contractuels et permanents au sein d'une agence est requis.
• Une expérience en dotation de postes en technologie est requise.
• Vous devez connaître plusieurs méthodes de recrutement, notamment le recrutement par Internet, l'analyse des tendances du marché et les techniques avancées de recherche de fournisseurs.
• Avoir fait ses preuves dans l'atteinte des objectifs de placement au sein d'un environnement exigeant.
• Vous devez faire preuve d'initiative et de dynamisme et avoir une grande habileté à gérer les priorités et à prendre en charge simultanément plusieurs projets.
• Vous devez démontrer d'excellentes aptitudes à communiquer verbalement et par écrit autant en anglais qu'en français.
• Vous devez avoir d'excellentes compétences en gestion et en résolution de problèmes.
• Vous devez être habile avec la suite MS (Word, Excel et PowerPoint) et Outlook.
• Ce poste peut exiger des déplacements occasionnels locaux et à l'extérieur du Québec.

Si ce poste vous intéresse, veuillez envoyer votre curriculum vitae à barry.bruce@zylog.ca.

Nous remercions à l'avance tous les candidats pour leur intérêt relativement à ce poste. Toutefois, seuls les candidats sélectionnés seront invités à passer une entrevue.

SENIOR BILINGUAL TECHNICAL RECRUITER (TORONTO)

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. is growing the team due to expansion and is currently seeking a Senior Bilingual Technical Recruiter.  This role, which will be located in Toronto, will be responsible for providing support on all facets of recruiting including reviewing and understanding job order requirements, posting the requirements via the internet, creative sourcing, interviewing, identification, and preparing documentation for client review.  The Recruiter will play a critical role in ensuring we are hiring the best possible talent for our clients.

Specific Responsibilities & Primary Duties:

• Develop and maintain a network of key bilingual talent sources for recruitment of candidates.
• Develop knowledge related to client needs to effectively target recruitment resources in a professional and efficient manner
• Review French and English written resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements.
• Screen and interview qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial interviews in either English or French and  define a short-list for client delivery
• Manage the scheduling and logistics of all interviews between candidates and client/ hiring managers.
• Review the hiring manager’s interview feedback with each candidate and take appropriate action when required.
• Conduct follow up interviews with successful placements during the onset of their contract assignment.
• Insure all Consultant time sheets and invoices arrive in time for payroll processing
• Contact every working Consultant every 2 weeks and document in Zylog’s ATS
• Track all recruitment activities in the ATS
• Participate in Bilingual Career Fairs, blogs, and user networking groups.
• Provide occasional translation/interpretation of English documents to French and vice-versa.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College Diploma/University Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of Agency recruitment experience focusing on both contract and permanent positions is required.
• Previous Technology Recruiting experience is required.
• Experience with multiple recruiting methods ranging from internet recruiting, market trend analysis and cutting-edge sourcing techniques is required.
• Have a proven track record at achieving placement goals in a high-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, high energy, strong sense of urgency and the ability to handle many projects simultaneously is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required in both English and French.
• Solid organizational and problem solving skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook is required.
• The job may require occasional travel within and outside the province of Quebec.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit your resume to barry.bruce@zylog.ca.

 We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in the position however only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

Senior System Administrator for Windows/UNIX

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 has a requirement for a Windows/UNIX Systems Administrator for a 6 Month Contract opportunity.  The position is located in Scarborough, ON.  This individual should have very strong tool and OS knowledge

What makes this Special

Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Server builds
• Tool installation
• Environment inventory
• Running commands on the UNIX side
• Installation and configuration

Requirements or Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will have:

•  5+ years of relevant systems administration experience
• Strong OS skills on Windows/Unix
• Tool configuration knowledge for the following:
  • SCOM,
  • SCCM,
  • Tivoli
  • TSM
  • BMC blade logic/BPPM
  •  Web Application Skills (WAS)
•  IIS experience
• Tivoli Storage Manager experience - knowledge of how to back everything up Database (DB2, SQL and Oracle) skills Good communication

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.

Cost Specialist

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 Cost Specialist for a full time, permanent opportunity.  The positions are located in Alberta, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Project requirements will dictate which of the following duties need to be performed.
• Perform cost control, cost data analysis, and estimating activities
• Demonstrate skill in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions to cost control problems
• Supervise project cost control activities when delegated
• Maintains cost budgets and accurate cost forecasts utilizing a change management system and monitoring project status
• Performs cost data and cash flow analysis
• Supports or develops specific project code of accounts and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions
• Maintains or coordinates the cost change management system (trending)
• Prepares cost data for proposals and contract negotiations
• Develops quantity takeoffs for a discipline or specialty using defined documents or undefined scope assumptions
• Coordinates/prepares information input into specific cost studies
• Evaluates study results and recommends conclusions for project team consideration and discussion Identifies or defines data sources and techniques for data acquisition, and collects required data for a specific discipline or other specialty applications
• Creates and implements measurement systems for given processes, analyzes performance metric results, and recommend improvements
• Maintains field quantity unit rate reports and monitors performance factors
• Monitors progress of field contractors Performs, or coordinates the performance of, pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances within a discipline or other specialty Prepares or reviews distributable and/or contractors' indirect cost estimates, developing basis for temporary facilities, miscellaneous construction services, construction tools and equipment, non-manual manpower, startup services, payroll taxes and insurance, camp facilities and operation, and other field office costs
• Assists the estimating team to determine scope definition requirements for a discipline or other specialty, and works with Engineering and other sources to coordinate the production of required data to conform to the overall estimate preparation plan
• Prepares cost reconciliations during preparation of estimates and performs data analysis, identifies problems, and makes recommendations
• Takes a lead role re-casting project estimates into manageable cost control budgets per project requirements
• Maintains the project job hour control system

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 6 - 8 years in a Project Controls related field
• Self motivated with willingness to take on increasing responsibility

Keywords:   Estimates, budgets, cost data, project cost     

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/

Infrastructure Support Analyst Intermediate

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 intermediate infrastructure support analyst for a 12 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Nanticoke, 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.

Work Description:

Work as part of an infrastructure operations team responsible for the support, upgrading and performance of a complex mainframe, midrange or client server environment.  Activities can include all aspects of systems support from technical troubleshooting: system hardware/software installations and upgrades; product evaluation and testing; helping users to understand and use the system; recommending, developing and implementing enhancements; management of the system environment.  This role requires working with general direction from a Senior Analyst or Group Leader.

Requirement or Qualifications:

Qualified Candidates will have:

- PC and Server knowledge, experience installing, cabling servers and troubleshooting, asset management.

-Tape Management/Offsite Storage Procedures, Data Center operations experience.

-Interpersonal and strong oral/written communication skills.  Job requires interaction with various Service Lines and End Users

Nice to have skills:

-Experience with Smartcards, RSA VPN remote access support, Lotus Notes, Exchange, Terminal Server, Windows7

Keywords:  Infrastructure Support, RSA, VPN remote access support, Lotus Notes, Terminal Server, Data center

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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Junior Software Engineer - A&N

Air and Naval Systems– General Dynamics Canada (GDC) is the system integrator for the Maritime Helicopter Program, Canada’s new shipborne helicopter, the CH148 Cyclone. GDC’s role involves the selection, purchase, integration and installation of all the mission systems for the fleet of 28 aircrafts. These mission systems include Radar, Video, EMS, Acoustics, Self-Defence, Navigation, and Communication Systems.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The selected candidates will work closely with a team of highly skilled professionals in a collaborative environment. High team participation and cooperation is mandatory. The selected candidates will take day-to-day direction from the Software Development Lead or the Software Integration and Test Lead (or their designate), and work with senior and working engineers assigned to the project

Responsibilities:

• Assisting and supporting lead engineers and team members      
• Performing some basic design and/or analysis functions based on requirements
• Documenting the analysis, design and test in accordance with development standards
• Participate in integrated team activities with System Engineering, Development and System Integration.
• Developing and performing tests and debug of code
• Identifying defects, resolving issues and verification
• Supporting and performing system level test and integration efforts
• Participating in code reviews
• Performing webpage (TWIKI) updates and maintenance
• All other duties as required

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or related technical/scientific degree

Experience:

• Able to apply problem solving skills to daily activities.
• Experience developing system software
• Programming in C/C++
• Experience with software engineering processes and tools
• Excellent  communication and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Enthusiastic contributor,  willingness to learn new skills and takes on ownership of work
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, with minimum supervision

Other:

Applicants will be required to obtain/hold a valid and current Canadian security clearance to gain access to the classified spaces, information and equipment in order to perform the work associated with this position which requires a minimum 5 year consecutive residence in Canada.

NATO AGS Communication Group Controller User Interface (CGCS UI) Lead

The CGCS SW team is split into three sub teams:  the CGCS UI development team, the CGCS Server Development Team and the CGSC Test team.  The CGCS UI gets the status of the communications equipment from the CGCS Server and allows the user, via the CGCS Server to reconfigure the communications equipment.

Under the direction of the NATO AGS Communication Group Controller SW Lead, the CGCS UI Lead executes monitors and controls all software development and integration activities, to specify, design, implement, and integrate and support the CGCS UI solution.  The CGCS UI Lead acts both as a team lead and technical lead for the CGCS UI solution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the GD Canada focal point for all CGCS UI issues, concerns and requirements
• Execute, monitor and control the GD Canada activities associated with the CGCS UI solution development and conduct integration with the CGCS Server Software
• Delivers the CGCS UI portion of the CGCS  solution to the customer’s stated requirements, on time and within budget
• Ensure that all efforts adhere to the GD Canada EDF, Engineering development process and standards and the customer imposed formal review requirements
• Act as the technical lead and solution architect for the CGCS UI application
• Provide day-to-day leadership to the CGCS UI Team

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years related experience as a SW Engineering leader for an effort of greater than $3M
• At least 2 years experience in managing schedules and budgets
• 5 years experience related to UI interface application development
• 5 years experience in software development in a defense environment
• Working knowledge of Windows based client server applications a definite asset
• Working knowledge of DOORS and Rational Rose/Rhapsody (or similar)
• Working knowledge of MI-STD 2167, MIL-STD 498 , DO 178B or IEEE 12207
• Working knowledge of OO development
• Working knowledge of C/C++
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work in a team environment
• Experience in Communications systems development or support would be a definite asset

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science or related technical/engineering degree with 9 years of SW development experience

OTHER

• Up to 10% travel required
• The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and hold NATO SECRET and COMSEC clearance;
• The Candidate must be able to be cleared for ITAR.

SQL Server/SSIS/SSRS Developer

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 has a requirement for a SQL Server/SSIS/SSRS Developer  for a 6 Month (Part time2-3 days per week ) Contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto, ON.

What makes this Special

Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

One of our financial services hiring managers is looking for a contractor to join their team for a 6 month part time (2-3 days per week) contract who has experience with SQL server, SSIS, SSRS, Visual Studio (and potentially SAS).

This team supports 5 different lines of business and is currently under a commitment to deliver a Data Warehouse by the end of the fiscal year. They need this individual to come in and understand the existing data mart and how it can be improved and enhanced. They are looking for a proactive thinker, someone with a true consultative approach. Currently they have a Database specialist developing the architecture, and this individual will be working with this person to complete this project.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience with this type of project
• SQL Server background
• SSIS
• SSRS
• SAS (would be a nice to have, but not required)
• Visual Studio
• Experience having assisted in developing the architecture for a Data Warehouse (this individual will not be doing it on his/her own)
• Experience having worked with a large data source/high volume of data
• Financial/insurance background (would be a nice to have, but not required)

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.

Senior Solutions Developer

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 has a requirement for a Senior Solutions Developer for a six month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.

What makes this Special

Our client is one of the largest Banks in North America. With exponential growth and millions of customers and clients who are served through our various businesses: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, and Wholesale Banking. Being part of this company is being part of a better Canadian service.

Role

We are looking for a Senior Solutions Developer with strong Technical and/or Business Analysis skills to undertake analysis, design and development in various management reporting applications. This position will require the individual to be able to be comfortable leading teams in a project setting, perform troubleshooting when required in a tight situation, is a self-starter, a self-motivator, a dedicated and committed individual with proven experience delivering high quality solutions.

As part of the Corporate Segment Technology Solutions (CSTS) Finance team, this area is responsible for development of new management reporting environments and applications. They are the face of all technology areas to the business as well as manage any business development initiatives. The team's key responsibilities include performance tracking applications used to monitor Branch Performance and customer experience metrics. Retail banking Performance Management Reporting as well as manage the data mart used for the Bank Finance Management Reporting.

Responsibilities

Key accountabilities include:

• Contribute to the design and development of quality solutions for program/system issues consistent with project objectives and client requirements following technology architecture standards
• Develop/program solutions primarily utilizing MS SQL Server and .Net Technologies
• Manage source code for projects using enterprise source code repositories
• Coordinate Development activities with our on shore and off shore partners
• Liaise with other technology solutions delivery groups and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth delivery of projects
• Deliver effective and efficient solutions by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on time, and adhering to development and quality standards
• Review and evaluates project documentation to determine feasibility and compatibility in light of business requirements
• As needed, test and debug according to test plans, using available/appropriate tools and participate in reviewing peer coding; monitor and report on results
• Comply with SDLC by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis
• Support IT Manager in developing business cases, RFP and SLA with vendors/suppliers where applicable
• Complete SDLC (SRS/SDS) documentation
• Ensure compliance to TDBFG project management methodology
• Prepare application-related presentations and mock-ups as part of prototyping
• Coach, lead and mentor other team members. Participate in knowledge transfer with the team and business units

Requirements or Qualifications

Qualified Candidates will have:

• Strong development experience with client/server technologies including Microsoft Visual Studio, ASP.NET and SQL Server
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, C#, VB and familiarity with SQL DTS and SSIS packages
• Strong Knowledge of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) – end to end development life cycle
• Strong in handling and act as key liaison for production type activities and project task activities
• Strong technical and business analysis Skills
• Familiarity with release and change management processes
• Ability to provide work effort estimates for development tasks
• Ability to understand and acquire new technical and business skills quickly and with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop application code, debug and trouble-shoot with minimal supervision
• Experience lead and coordinating development activities with both onshore and offshore development teams
• Ability to team lead and work in teams and also individually
• Ability to initiate and commit to the development activities, coordinate and execute them all the way to full deployment and production implementation and verification.
• Excellent communication skills with technical and business users
• Strong documentation skills both for detail and high level type documents

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.