Thursday, 3 October 2013

Senior Training Materials Technical Writer

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 Technical Writer /Trainer for a 600 days contract opportunity. The position is located in Ottawa.
 
What makes this Special:
Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare.
 
 
Requirement or Qualifications:
  • 5 years cumulative experience (within the last 10 years) in the development of at least four of the following:
    1. user manuals;
    2. training videos;
    3. functional guidance documents;
    4. web-based training materials;
    5. Online help materials; and web-based training approaches.
  • Minimum of 6 months (within the last 2 years) in developing user support tools, materials, and training materials addressing Treasury Board policies, directives and standards related to Information Technology, security and privacy, and its communication policy.
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience (within the last 10 years) using Microsoft Word at an expert level, including all of the following advanced skills:
    • development of templates
    • paragraph styles
    • hyperlinks
    • accessible graphics
    • protecting documents
    • inserting tables and graphs
    • creating tables of contents and tables of charts and graphs
    • linking sections
  • Demonstrate experience working with audiences that have the following characteristics:
    1. remote ( via web based/computer based training)
    2. basic level of English
    3. limited computer experience 
  • Experience in providing quality assurance support for software and tools developed by a third party and with tracking and communicating identified issues to the Project Authority The bidder should briefly describe examples of such experience in projects.
  • Experience in developing mitigation strategies to respond to changing priorities and tight timelines and to ensure timely delivery of products.
 
 
Keywords: online training; user manual; training video.
 
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 Java 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 a Java Developer for a 6 month Contract. The position is located in Scarborough, 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.
 
Role:
We are looking for a Java developer for a 6 month contract in Toronto.
Responsibilities:
Senior Java developer with strong background in Spring, especially Spring/Integration and Spring/Batch, to join a team responsible for the development of data integration services combining data warehousing, data caching and real time messaging technologies.
This is a new and strategic initiative within the bank to radically overhaul the way that data is managed. They will be introducing a common data model.
Qualification:
  • Core Java development (Java 1.6)
  • Experience with Spring, Spring/Integration and Spring/Batch
  • Strong database background; could be with any database – SQL, Oracle, Netezza
  • Example: programming, schemas, data modeling (will have to judge models that they will develop against)
  • Knowledge of ETL/ELT processing (the specific tool that they use is C24)
 
 
The following skills and experience are highly DESIRED:
  • Knowledge of Composite desirable (this is a data abstraction software; Composite Information Server)
  • Knowledge of FpML, FIX and other banking protocols and standards is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of GemFire or Coherence is also desirable
  • Knowledge of JMS/MQ is also desirable (Java Message Service/ Websphere MQ)
  • Exposure to Capital Markets business is a nice to have; they will be interfacing with the technology line of business and working with a Business Analyst, so this domain knowledge will be a huge asset
  • Experience with large scale integration projects with other Financial Institutions would be a huge asset
 
 
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
 
 

Software Sales Consultant

Do you like to be in control of your own destiny and how much money you can make?
Do you want to be a part of a winning team?
Do you enjoy social networking, listening to people, and are you passionate about helping other individuals to achieve their goals?
 
We are seeking for self-motivated and result driven individuals to our team as a Software Sales Representative for our Toronto Office. The Software Sales Representative will influence revenue across Zylog products line by cross selling, up selling and promoting Zylog products and services. This includes, but is not limited to the following activities: Prospecting, Cold Calling, Account Management, Forecasting, Pipeline management, etc.
 
What Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. can offer you?
  • Opportunity to work from the comfort of your own home.
  • A very lucrative commission plan. Uncapped earnings - the only limitations are the ones you place on yourself!
  • A fast paced team environment that is built on trust, respect, and fun!
  • Career path development and growth within the organization are aspects we highly value as a company.
  • We will ensure you have all the support necessary to maximize your full potential.
  • Cutting-edge technology and applicant tracking system (ATS) that allows you to be successful.
 
 
Primary responsibilities will include:
  • Proactively conduct outbound phone calls to generate new and repetitive accounts.
  • Prospecting, developing solution sales within client business units.
  • Develop and maintain customer relationships, as well as focusing on retaining and growing the overall customer relationship in order to meet Company goals.
  • Work with customers to quickly resolve any outstanding issues and follow up with customers.
  • Forecast sales on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Maintain and update records including customer and prospect database
  • Effectively collaborate and develop relationships with virtual teams and leverage team-based selling with multiple teams and members.
  • Develop relationships with senior-level technical and business decision makers
  • Stay current with company products, services, resources, programs, policy and procedures; research information on competitors, industry trends, prospects and customers.
  • Assist in the development of RFP’s and RFQ’s for established clients and client prospects
 
Specific skills and experience required for this position are:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Business Management or a related field preferred.
  • Previous Sales, Account Management and Business Development experience in high tech industry preferred.
  • Proven track record at achieving measurable sales goals in a high paced environment.
  • A highly motivated self-starter.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated complex problem solving skills.
  • Dynamic, adaptable, and proactive with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • A high degree of professionalism and business ethics.
  • Sound time management skills with the ability to prioritize and work autonomously.
  • Ability to comprehend technical terms.
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

Sr. Technical 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 client has a requirement for a Senior Technical Analyst for a 6 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 Technical Analyst, with at least solid (5 years) experience in IT operational reporting. As a member of the Operational Effectiveness team.
Responsibilities
  • produce reports and dashboards to help manage and maintain quality control from our Project/Portfolio management tool Clarity
  • complete updates to Business Continuity Management plan to keep it current and reflective of the team
  • build and maintain new processes to improve the operational effectiveness of the TES team.
  • complete updates to the team intranet site (share point)
MUST haves:
  • expert / advanced Excel including sound knowledge of pivot tables, macros, complex formulas
  • sound knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
  • experience with Project/Portfolio Management
  • good working knowledge of SharePoint and web maintenance
  • intermediate understanding of SDLC and related terminology
Nice to have skills:
  • experience with Clarity
  • experience with a time reporting tool (CARPE DIEM preferred)
  • experience maintaining Share Point sites
  • knowledge of accounting and accounting reporting processes
  • experience with MS Project
  • web design for the purpose of online reporting on corporate intranets
 
Keywords: Technical Analyst, SDLC, Portfolio Management, SharePoint and web maintenance
 
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
 
 

Bilingual (English/French) Junior Project Control Officer


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 Bilingual (English/French) Junior Project Control Officer for a 6 Month Contract opportunity. The position is located in Scarborough, 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.
 

Role
The Junior PCO will report to the VoIP Phone Deployment Project Manager.
 
Responsibilities
  • Manage and track all planned activities occurring within each branch to ensure completion – interfacing directly with onsite technicians
  • Plan, coordinate & schedule supporting SME resources based upon the Master Deployment Schedule – ensure resources based upon nightly volumes
  • Complete Night-of supporting documentation, checklists, GMR reports, etc.
  • Escalate all issues encountered night of for problem resolution
  • Document all issues within project log and track all to completion
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct weekly root cause / process improvement meetings
  • Update status and other project reports & communication updates accordingly
  • Keep other team members informed and up-to-date about the status/progress of projects, and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
 
Requirements or Qualifications
  • Bilingual in English/French
  • 3+ years PCO experience
  • Highly organized, attention to detail, works well under pressure, excellent communications skills, must work after normal business hours
  • 3+ years Facilitation experience
  • Detailed oriented
  • 3+ years Sharepoint experience
  • 4+ years MS Office experience
  • Excellent Communication
  • Banking experience is an asset
 
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
 
 

Java Developers

Zylog Systems (Ottawa) Ltd delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently sourcing talented IT professionals who are qualified for and interested in exciting new opportunities.
Scouring job boards and searching for the right opportunity is time consuming; let our trained and experienced Resource Managers do the work for you. We are reviewing top jobs from all levels of Government, IT, Engineering and Healthcare as each opening becomes available. Let us look for new opportunities for you and be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises. Register with us today!
 
Client Information:
Our client is a unique and exciting Federal Government vendor located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. All candidates must be willing to travel to Dartmouth for this contract. Travel expenses paid and competitive salary! Must be eligible for NATO clearance.
 
Job Description:
Our client is seeking Java Developers to provide technical expertise while debugging applications using Java. These are contract positions until the end of March 2014.
 
Must Have:
  • Software Development experience in Java
  • Active SECRET security clearance is mandatory and must be eligible to upgrade to NATO clearance
  • Ability to travel to Dartmouth, Nova Scotia for this contract
 
Keywords: Java, SECRET, NATO, Software Developer, Programmer Analyst
 
How to Apply:
Online:
To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Ottawa) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com
 
 

Junior Project Control Officer/Data Entry

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 Project Control Officer/Data Entry for a 3 Months 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.
 

Role
This position is mainly data entry work which will be done using Carpe & Sort plus Excel. Please note that this position will not report on projects but will do the ground work necessary to develop the reporting tools that will feed projects. The successful candidate must have advanced skills with Excel (Pivots, Macros, etc.).

 
Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the project, including project documentation, tracking, reporting, follow-up with relevant stakeholders if required
  • Maintain project processes
  • Coordinate activities to enable Technology Project Manager to complete vendor, resource management, work packages, plans, and schedules
  • Supports the communication and uptake of risk and issue mitigation and escalation strategies with projects
  • Schedule and organize meetings, including preparation and coordination by booking the facility, distributing agenda and required materials, arranging required equipment, etc.
  • Support the change management process by helping to identify and assess change requests, escalating when necessary to ensure scope management
  • Support management of the portfolio by coordinating forecast and resource monitoring with the Management team
  • Complete responsibilities on a timely basis, while prioritizing and managing workload to ensure quality results
  • Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
  • Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business units
  • Validate forecast data submissions for completeness quality
 
Requirements or Qualifications
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • IT Project Management experience Support/Project Administration
  • Strong Documentation skills
  • 4+ years Data Entry experience
  • Strong Communication skills
  • 3+ years Banking/Financial experience
  • Basic knowledge of business processes and procedures, as well as broader organizational issues and technology
  • Previous Banking experience
  • Ability to use SORT input/reporting is an asset
  • Ability to use Carpe input/reporting is an asset
  • Understanding of basic financial accounting practices to maintain actual versus forecast reporting
  • Understanding of technical aspects of projects/initiatives, and impact of own work
  • Experience leading work packages of limited scope, size and complexity
  • Ability to communicate and convey technical issues and opportunities in a way that is easily understood and appropriate for the audience
 
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