Seneca’s HR Symposium Features HR Professional from Zylog on February 13, 2013

HR Professional from Zylog will be a guest speaker at Seneca’s HR Symposium at the Newnham Campus.

Salina Rajani HR Professional from Zylog will speak about her work experience and accomplishments at Zylog on Wednesday, February 13^th, 2013 at Seneca College, Newnham Campus, room A1531B, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, 1750 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M2J 2X5.

Salina Rajani is a professional recruiter for financial services, Telecom, and IT at Zylog. She has over 5 years experience in the recruitment, training and development aspects of human resources. Salina has a strong organizational background acquired during her internship at Aga Khan Education Service.

Zylog 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 will be discussing her work experience at Zylog with Training and Development, Recruitment and Selection practices at Zylog, including personal rewards and challenges related to being a professional recruiter.

Interested job seekers can search for Jobs on the go, any time and any place with Brainhunter Job Search App for iPhone.  Brainhunter.com (Zylog’s Social Media Career Site) increases its exceptional advantages and helps its members to effectively jump start their career with its free app for all job seekers.

In addressing the needs of the professional community, Brainhunter.com also provides access to relevant benefits, exclusive corporate discounts, discounts on courses and certifications and much more.

About Zylog
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.Zylog.ca and www.Brainhunter.com

Bilingual Service Desk Agent

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 Bilingual Help Desk agent for a 12 months contract opportunity. The position is located in Toronto.

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.

Qualified Candidates will have

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.

Requirements or Qualifications

They would like to see candidates with a positive attitude. They are looking for individuals that are career oriented.

The criteria that are outlined below are considered skills that the candidate must have in order to be selected for the position.

• Professional, enthusiastic, dependable and a positive work attitude
• Ability to work flexible shifts
• Very strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Commitment to quality customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Must take initiative and be able to work with minimal supervision

The criteria that are outlined below are considered skills that are desirable for the position.

• Previous help desk experience
• Diploma/degree or equivalent work related experience
• Minimum of 1 years experience/knowledge of computer concepts and skills (PC, printers, network, LAN, Unix)
• Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to change
• Goal-oriented
• Ability to speak French

Hours and Shifts

The candidates must be willing to work flexible shifts. The hours of operation on the Service Desk is:

• Monday to Friday – 7 am to 11 pm
• Weekends/Holidays – 8 am to 8 pm
• The hours of the service desk may change to 5:30 am to 1:00 am.

The days for each shift will vary. Examples of some shifts are from Monday through Friday or Sunday through Thursday. The times for each shift can also vary. Examples of some shifts may be from 7 am to 4 pm or 8 am to 5 pm or 2 pm to 11 pm. Shifts are typically 9 hours in length, 8 hours paid.  Overtime may be required as our client does plan for overtime to deal with the high peak volume time period.

The IT Service Desk schedule is prepared one month at a time. Only team members that are fully trained will be required to carry a pager after hours. Pager support is scheduled on a rotational basis for a 1 week period at a time.

Keywords:   Help Desk, Bilingual, French, Flexibility, Support   

  

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

Zylog Ottawa’s Recruiter of the Month: November 2012

November

Yvonne Robinson
Congratulations Yvonne on being November’s Recruiter of the Month!  With her determination and perseverance Yvonne has brought in the highest revenue for the month!! Yvonne is consistent in her hard work to dig deep and find the right candidate for the client. Great work!

 

Solutions 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 a Sr Solutions Architect for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Mississauga.

• Contribute to, design and/or develop an architecture framework including technology architecture strategy, policies, ‘guiding principles’ and standards to govern how technology solutions will be developed and implemented
• Ensure projects are compliant with technology architecture and design/operate processes to provide ongoing review of in-progress activity against technology architecture and development standards 
• Apply industry/technical knowledge to provide solutions that increase business results and/or minimize risk 
• Develop/maintain a proficient knowledge of system development methodologies, key business initiatives / issues, IT implications for systems or technologies and their impact on business solutions 
• Validate the design with the stakeholders to ensure that the design satisfies the requirements and complies with regulatory and internal security policies 
• Interact with business stake holder 
• Contribute, and/or conduct ongoing assessments of architecture strategy, influencing business and IT decisions as necessary to ensure consistency in approach over time 
• Support the development, documentation, communication and execution of a comprehensive strategy, policies, solutions and securities 
• Govern the overall readiness process for new technologies ensuring operational processes are in place and supportable 
• Facilitate collaboration and decision-making within/across business units, vendors, partners to ensure consistent , viability of application of IT strategy and compliance with architecture framework 
• Work effectively as a team, supporting other members of the team in achieving business objectives and providing client services 

What makes this Special

Our client is one of the big Canadian banks and offers a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position is 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

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in an Architecture/Design role, including experience in the Financial Services sector
• Advanced knowledge of run time technology services, security/control frameworks, as well as the supporting infrastructure upon which application software is executed
• Experience in developing and managing complex architecture deliverables
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and business/technology/executive presentation skills
• Strong consulting, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Experience with technology governance policies, standards, and best practices
• Ability to perform critical evaluation and selection of architecture, technology, components, services and vendors
• Strong track record architecting technology solutions in complex, large-scale, mission critical environments
• Extensive experience with service oriented architectures (SOA), enterprise service bus (ESB) technology, business process management (BPM), and document management
• Experience with Business Intelligence (BI) platforms and TOGAF 9 certification is preferred

Must Have:

• Architecture/Design
• Security
• SOA
• ESB
• BPM – Business Process Management
• BI – Business Intelligence

Nice to Have:

• TOGAF

Keywords:   Solutions Architect, Financial, Security, Business

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

Business Systems Analyst

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 Federal Government client has a requirement for a Business Systems Analyst for a multi-year contract opportunity.  The position is located in Ottawa’s National Capital Region.   

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 or Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in IT from a recognized educational institution
• 10 years experience providing Business Process Analysis services within the IT industry
• Experience within the last 10 years leading & facilitating JAD sessions and conducting interviews with multiple Subject Matter Experts and Stakeholders to elicit, analyze, define,      document and communicate IT System requirements.
• 2 years experience using Rapid Application Development (RAD) or Agile methodologies.
• 5 years experience designing and documenting using UML.  (ie. object models, system use cases, interaction diagrams, activity diagrams, state diagrams, component diagrams, sequence diagrams, interfaces and deployment diagrams.)
• 5 years experience with modelling tools such as RSA for creating Analysis and Design models.
• Experience developing software in a object oriented language (ie. Java, C++, C#, SmallTalk)
• Secret security clearance

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

Programmer/Developer 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 has a requirement for a Mainframe Programmer/Developer for a 1 year contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.

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.

Role

Our Client is seeking a Mainframe Programmers/Developers (Level 3) to develop, test and implement the interfaces and data synchronization between the new Stock Management System and applicable existing legacy applications.

Requirement or Qualifications

• Expert / Specialist skills in designing and developing mainframe system applications in large integrated IMS DB/DC Full Function and FASTPATH, IMS/DB2/Relational co-existent environment
• Experience in using JCL, TSO/ISPF, BTS, PLI, COBOL, SQL/QMF, REXX, CLIST, IBM Debug Tool, DB2 Stored Procedures, DL/I, OTMA, IMS Connect and XML
• Experience with Message Switching / Event Driven Architecture and Screen handling software (SCREENIO)
• Experience with IBM 3270SNA communications and others such as Communication Manager II
• Experience in maintaining complex high volume mainframe online and batch transactions
• Experience in using IMS Connect / Resource Adaptor
• Experience in synchronizing IMS tables and data with mid-tier systems
• Experience in implementing global (XA) transaction and 2-phase commit on IMS
• Experience in preparing structured program design, technical design and supporting documentation
• Experience in preparation of the test cases, test plan and performing integration tests
• Experience in preparing deployment package
• Demonstrated problem resolution and analytical skills
• Experience in presenting to client committees for works to be done
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of system development methodologies
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively in harmony with the rest of the team as well as partnering teams
• Proven track record of consistently producing results of the highest quality and standard while meeting strict deadlines

Keywords:   Mainframe, Programmer, Developer, Stock Management System

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

Tester

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 Senior Tester for a eight (8) month opportunity.  The position is located in Ottawa, ONT

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

• Must have ten (10) years experience developing test packages, test strategies, test plans, test cases, test cycles, automated test scripts, test analysis and reporting;
• Must have two (2) years experience testing J2EE applications;
• Must have one (1) year experience with HP Quick Test Pro;
• Must have six (6) months experience utilizing fuzzy search software;
• Must have five (5) years developing automated test cases using Test Director; and
• Must have valid SECRET clearance.

Keywords:   Test, Quick Test Pro, Test Director, strategies, test plans, test cases, test scripts, test analysis, J2EE, fuzzy search      

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

 

 

Intermediate Developer (SQL/.NET)

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

One of our Financial Services managers is looking for an Intermediate Developer to join their team for a 6 month contract in Toronto, Ontario.

What makes this Special

Our client is one of top 5 banks in Canada; 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

• Candidate they will be working on an application that runs on a SQL database, the application is basically a web portal (using .NET) that holds reports.
• The manager is looking for someone who can help with overall enhancements for the application.
• An individual with strong SQL skills is needed, specifically someone with expertise in extracting (including SSRS, SSIS)

Qualifications 4 – 6 years of  experience in SQL (including SSRS/SSIS) 4 – 6 years of experience in NET Code Development 4 – 6 years of experience in .NET Framework 2 – 4 years of experience in  Web Development 4 – 6 years of experience in Application Development Financial industry experience; specifically in Capital Markets(Asset) Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Team player Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery. Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue. Nice to have: Financial industry experience. KEYWORDS: - SQL, .NET, DEVELOPER, 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 www.ZylogCanada.com

Real Estate Accounting Manager

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 Real Estate Accounting Manager for a permanent opportunity.  The position is located in Brampton.

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.

Role

The Manager, Accounting is accountable to the Divisional Controller or Regional Controller for overseeing performance of a variety of accounting functions for an assigned portfolio of properties ensuring the integrity of all financial information is recorded in strict compliance with corporate policies and procedures and existing internal controls.

1. GENERAL ACCOUNTING

Oversees and is personally involved in the day-to-day property accounting activities, including analyzing records and preparing financial statements, in order to ensure the integrity of all information recorded and accurate reflection of the financial state of a given portfolio.

2. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Reviews, contributes to the development and implementation of company-wide policies and procedures within the accounting departments and at the site locations and offices, in order to improve efficiency as well as recommend any necessary changes to reflect changing business process or external accounting practices and regulations environment.

3. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIPS

Effectively communicates and develops relationships with various internal functions to ensure timely submission of information in accordance with the business plan and to provide responsive and high-quality service, advice and assistance to internal client groups, while providing support when complex accounting issues arise.

4. BUDGETING AND REFORCASTING

Communicates annual budgeting/quarterly forecasting plan and year-end timelines to property accounting staff, while coordinating and planning schedules to ensure a timely close and proper review/sign off of statements.

5. ACCOUNTING REPORTING PROCESSES

Oversees the accounting reporting process and provides insight into discrepancies and variances to ensure the integrity of reports, while also working with the Information Technology group to enhance current report formats or create new reports in order to better meet the needs of end user groups.

6. MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF

Is responsible for hiring, on-the-job training, managing and coaching of property accounting personnel.

Requirement or Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Business, Accounting, etc.) or equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience with exposure to lease/revenue accounting in a real estate setting
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Working knowledge of internal controls.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Effective management and team building skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Lease interpretation skills
• Deadline oriented.

Additional Requirements:

• Accounting Designation or enrollment in the program to achieve an accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, etc.) is an asset
• Familiarity with JD Edwards package is an asset
• Understanding of Realty Tax legislation within Property Management field is an asset

Keywords:   Accounting Manager, Real Estate, Retail, CGA, CA, CMA      

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

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

One of our financial services hiring managers is looking for PROJECT MANAGER to join his team in Toronto for a 6month contract.

What makes this Special

Our client is one of top 5 banks in Canada; 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.

QUALIFICATIONS Infrastructure PM Knowledge/experience required Real Estate experience is required FI knowledge/experience an asset SDLC knowledge/experience an asset 5-10 years related PM experience Exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written Team player Able to manage and lead a project team Able to work evenings and weekend implementations Must be fully knowledge in all PM related documentation (PMI) Must understand and have high level of knowledge on MS Project Ability to build and present steering updates and decks PMP required. Ability to present and communicate with Executives KEYWORDS: Project Manager, Real Estate, infrastructure, PMP

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

Senior Project Manager - Change Management

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 Senior Project Manager for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in North York, Toronto.

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.

Reporting to their Director of Project Management Office, this project manager will work closely with the Program Director, Executive Steering Committee, the project team and the business, to deliver projects to meet or exceed business objectives using proper methodology, with an eye to solutions that are supportable and sustainable by our operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have resiliency and flexibility, as well as excellent relationship and communication skills, along with a desire and ability to lead.

Requirement or Qualifications

• Senior level or significant major project experience – 7-10+ years of project management experience on major large-scale, long-term, multi-million dollar projects
• Credentials – PMP designation or equivalent project management experience
• Education - post-secondary equivalent to a university degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Business or Administration
• Consulting – objectively presenting alternatives and consequences, and advising about and reviewing alternatives using logic and rationale
• Teamwork – ability to work as a part of team to achieve tangible results, and ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Methodologies – PMBOK, SDLC, Waterfall, Prince2, Agile/Scrum knowledge beneficial
• Other nice-to-haves – Ideally experience in retail, pharma or healthcare industries; experience in outsourcing and offshoring projects

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management and relationship-building – ensure open communication and appropriate information sharing, and build credibility in order to work effectively with various groups with varied and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Business case – complete the business case and cost/benefit analysis, and oversee the analysis of the business      requirements
• Project Planning – plan and manage project staffing needs, larger scale timelines/schedules (possibly multiyear) and budgets up to $5 million, and manage vendor relationships
• Change management – ability to introduce, implement and manage all aspects of change, with teams and stakeholders, and communicate regularly and efficiently while complying with change management protocols
• Communicating and Presenting – tactfully, effectively and frequently communicate with stakeholders, securing approvals when needed, and keeping them abreast of progress and potential roadblocks, and present well-organized information (amount/relevance) to right people at the right time.
• Risk management – analyze, anticipate and mitigate risk factors and work with the team and stakeholders to minimize risk.
• Estimating and Tracking – keep on top of all numbers and metrics to ensure an accurate picture of current state, inclusive of budget(revenue/cost)
• Task Management – keeping the team members motivated and aligned in their work and ensuring quality results at each step within the project lifecycle.

Duties

• Stakeholder management and relationship-building – ensure open communication and appropriate information sharing, and build credibility in order to work effectively with various groups with varied and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Business case – complete the business case and cost/benefit analysis, and oversee the analysis of the business requirements
• Project Planning – plan and manage project staffing needs, larger scale timelines/schedules (possibly multiyear) and budgets up to $5 million, and manage vendor relationships
• Change management – ability to introduce, implement and manage all aspects of change, with teams and stakeholders, and communicate regularly and efficiently while complying with change management protocols
• Communicating and Presenting – tactfully, effectively and frequently communicate with stakeholders, securing approvals when needed, and keeping them abreast of progress and potential roadblocks, and present well-organized information (amount/relevance) to right people at the right time.
• Risk management – analyze, anticipate and mitigate risk factors and work with the team and stakeholders to minimize risk.
• Estimating and Tracking – keep on top of all numbers and metrics to ensure an accurate picture of current state, inclusive of budget (revenue/cost)
• Task Management – keeping the team members motivated and aligned in their work and ensuring quality results at each step within the project lifecycle.
  

Types of projects can include:

• Applications: Point of Sale, Corporate Systems, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Pharmacy Dispensing, Business Intelligence, etc.
• Infrastructure: Network, Server, Virtualization, Antivirus, Patch Management, etc.
• Security: Information Security, Risk Management, Security Architecture and Compliance, Identity and Access Management, PCI, etc.
• Strategic (Transformational): Data Architecture, Service Oriented Middleware / Architecture (SOM/SOA), cloud computing, e-offerings, etc.
• Deliver one or more projects that can range from small sized and simple assignments, to large-scale and complex projects, monitoring and managing risk and change associated with that scale of project, while ensuring things get done.

Keywords:  Senior Project Manager, Retail, POS, PMP

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 www.ZylogCanada.com

TIBCO 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.

 
Job Description

Our client has a requirement for 2 TIBCO Developers for 8-month contract opportunities.  The positions are located in Toronto, Ontario.

Responsibilities 

• Write and code according to the requirements and designs provided; this individual will be purely doing coding, the design/architecture is already complete.
• Responsible for development and testing of middleware solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 or Qualifications

• Knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML), Java, Java Message Service (JMS), TIBCO Enterprise Message Service, Service-Oriented Architecture principles and Message-Oriented Middleware is mandatory.
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.

Education/Experience 

• Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 2 to 4 years experience developing TIBCO Business Works and TIBCO Business Events Applications is required.

Keywords: TIBCO, Development, Code, Testing, Middleware, XML, Java

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 www.ZylogCanada.com.

Miami’s Job Board Now Part of Zylog’s TalentFlow® USA Regional Career Sites Network

Miami, Florida can take full advantage of Zylog’s new Job Board featuring top jobs refreshed daily.

Zylog’s continuous efforts towards the total satisfaction of clients and job seekers around the globe, continues with a rapidly growing series of cloud-based, global geographical job board networks created for job seekers and employers that are interested in specific geographic regions. Miami, together with Boston, New York, Washington, Chicago, Austin, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Atlanta, now displays a local Miami Job Board easy to navigate and with top jobs refreshed daily.

Local businesses can post jobs to the local listing of jobs where professionals can search and apply to positions within their geographical area. Miami’s Job Board is available to post jobs to the applicable city and geographic region at no charge for TalentFlow^® Applicant Tracking System (ATS) users, while local businesses can post jobs at very low rates.

TalentFlow^® is Zylog’s highly effective Applicant Tracking System, and part of the Zylog HRIS Suite of end-to-end integrated solutions for human capital management. The Zylog HRIS Suite of software and services includes a progressive network of regional Job Boards, Trade Association Career Sites, a Cloud-based Applicant Tracking System, Vendor Management System, Back Office System, Payroll, General Ledger and Accounting, and even an integrated Enterprise Social Media web site. This end-to-end HRIS Suite of software and services covers the entire Human Capital Supply Chain, enabling rapid identification of most appropriate skills and talent, to significantly enhanced retention and loyalty. This HRIS Cloud Computing Solution empowers Business Intelligence with Big Data, and the modular design is flexible enough to accommodate integration with other modules, other ATS, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Dynamics, and Microsoft Office Products.

Zylog’s new network of local job boards is associated to Brainhunter^®, Zylog’s social media community for business professionals. 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. Brainhunter^® is a unique social network that combines the familiar navigation of a social media site with relevant benefits, exclusive corporate discounts on computers, services, and education.

By registering on Brainhunter.com, members gain access to numerous discounts on courses, certifications and much more. Brainhunter^® works for its members.

About Zylog
Providing 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 http://www.brainhunter.com/CareerSite/Miami/Home.htm, www.Brainhunter.com and  www.Zylog.ca

Implementation Specialist (Bilingual - English/French)

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 Implementation Specialist (Bilingual- English/French) for a 6 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.

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.

Role

This role is in the Retail Systems department and reports to the PCI PINpad Encryption Project Manager.  The candidate will be responsible for assisting the Implementation Lead in the development and validation of project plans, schedules, procedures, documentation and tools to support the rollout of new PINpads.

The candidate will be responsible for specific work streams to ensure that all required processes are built and existing sustainable processes are modified to build and support the implementation of the new PINpads. The candidate will interface with inter-departmental teams and with our vendor partners to ensure all aspects of the implementation processes are detailed, documented and communicated accordingly. The candidate will also provide consulting, technical and logistical support throughout the various phases and ensure that all task and activities are completed prior to the implementation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and validation of implementation project plans, procedures, documentation and tools during the various Implementation Pilot phases of the project (will be asked to provide feedback on French documentation).
• Provide full bilingual support to staff throughout all activities and tasks required to ensure all implementation activities are completed successfully and as scheduled throughout the various phases of the project.
• Directly assist and support all vendor equipment configuration, staging and shipping activities including providing input to the process and any related documentation.
• Update all required schedules, documentation and database required for the Implementation Lead and other project team members to manage the rollout.
• Proactively seek out opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the rollout in conjunction with other members of the project team.
• Look for solutions and creative methods to resolve problems and work through issues encountered throughout the project phases.
• Work closely with business and user groups to identify major incidents, analyze and gather requirements and serve as a liaison between the implementation team and other technical, support, training, development, and business teams.
• Actively participate in planning and execution of pilot store sessions that may occur after normal business hours.
• Track and escalate any issues to Implementation Team Lead and Project Manager as required.
• Actively participate in project meetings on a regular basis and in post mortems sessions when applicable.
• Assist in creating and delivering training to other team members as required.

 Requirement or Qualifications

• Proficient in both written and spoken English and French.
• Proven background and experience with large national technology rollouts preferably in a retail environment.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and the supporting documentation required to successfully rollout and support new technology.
• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Good attention to detail and strong presentation skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and QuickBase.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Quality focused and customer oriented.
• Ability to plan and organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several work streams in tandem and meet deadlines.
• Strong time management, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be a supportive team member.

  Nice To Have

• Knowledge of the Retail Store environment.
• Skills/knowledge in Project Management with ability to apply various methodologies.
• Microsoft Office Access 2007 database design

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 www.ZylogCanada.com