MPLOYR / British Columbia

[full-time] Professional Services, Senior Solutions Specialist at Bycast Inc.

2008-11-20 07:57:19

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://bycast.com

Description:

Job Description:

Enjoy a challenging and rewarding career developing ongoing relationships with our growing customer base as you implement our grid architecture around the world.

Bycast Inc. is seeking a Solutions Specialist to join their Professional Services organization. The selected candidate will design, architect, and implement Bycast product solutions. The Senior Solutions Specialist is responsible for leading the implementation and guaranteeing the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Candidates must possess strong Linux administration skills, be comfortable working with hardware and software, and enjoy interacting with customers at their locations. You bring to the position a strong technical background, great problem solving skills and excellent verbal and written communications abilities.

You are a skilled integrator and troubleshooter with skills and experience in the following areas:

Required:

• Linux Administration (installation, maintenance, tuning)
• Experience with HP/IBM servers and RAIDs
• Understanding of networking/distributed computing environment concepts
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Ability to articulate and document technical problems and solutions
• Experience with mission critical software
• Project lifecycle management

Desirable:

• Software development processes and workflow
• Operational experience in medium to large environments
• Understanding of SQL
• Knowledge of TCP/IP
• Knowledge of Windows Active Directory environments
• Knowledge of SAN
• Experience with scripting languages

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience implementing enterprise solutions
• Degree/Major: BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

Required Travel:

• 50%

We expect you to have a drive for perfection and a desire to succeed. The work is challenging and ever changing, so an ability to constantly adapt and multi-task is essential. An ability to communicate concisely and clearly is critical. Finally, you must be a good team player, and have a strong desire to be a key part of an exciting, young and growing company delivering the next generation in fixed content storage.

This is your opportunity to challenge yourself and become a key player at one of the fastest growing software companies in Vancouver.

Response Information:

Visit us on-line at http://www.bycast.com/company/careers.asp for more information or forward your resume directly to careers@bycast.com

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[full-time] Training and Applications Support at Boughton Law Corporation

2008-11-18 10:10:40

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://boughton.ca

Description:

Boughton – Built on Relationships

Boughton Law Corporation is a full service Vancouver law firm located in Downtown Vancouver, with a branch in Whitehorse, Yukon. Carrying on business as Boughton, our predecessor law partnership was founded in 1949.
We strive to deliver the highest quality legal work and service to our clients; to be accessible, efficient and responsive; to find practical and effective solutions; to communicate clearly; and to conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity.
We encourage innovation, teamwork and collegiality. We believe that initiative, imagination and hard work lead to success.
Boughton is a growing firm and continually looking for candidates who share the same values matched with a high level of skill and knowledge.
We strive for a work/life balance and promote mutual respect and esteem among our lawyers and staff.

Reporting to the IT Manager, you will provide training to new hires, create and maintain training materials and hold regular workshops for in-house staff. In addition you will provide software support and beta test any new software or applications.
• Develop and implement a Firm training program.
• Train all new hires (staff, lawyers, students) in the use of the Firm’s software applications.
• Co-ordinate and provide regular in-house training sessions on the firm’s software applications.
• Provide application support to users and IT.
• Develop and maintain training and instructional materials and other documents for all applications and office procedures.
• Beta test any new software applications and provide written reports to appropriate managers.
• Collaborate with IT on new technology that will improve the workflow in terms of software applications.
• Conduct research on other applications/programs that can be useful for the firm.
• Assist in maintaining Intranet (backup).
• Assist in Document production & Software Application support.
Other non IT related training duties, as required.

Qualifications:

Proven experience developing and conducting training programs for a suite of software applications, consistently achieving high evaluation result.
Skilled in designing instructional workbook materials, conducting classroom and one-on-one based training for lawyers, staff and students using Firm’s software applications and providing training to lawyers, staff and students with differing needs.
Proven experience as an educator of technical and non-technical topics.
Extensive knowledge and experience working with legal specific applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat products, Accounting systems including time and billing processes.
Advanced working knowledge of the firm’s billing processes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible to changing priorities and ability to multi-task.
Ability to communicate with co-workers in a pleasant manner.
Ability to take directions and ask questions.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Able to learn any new software applications independently and in a timely manner.
Post Secondary Education in Adult Education or Training.
Minimum 5 years Training Experience.
Previous experience working in a professional services environment an asset.

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[full-time] Web Support Specialist & Trainer at Cloud Bench

2008-11-07 11:02:31

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://cloudbench.com

Description:

Web Support Specialist & Trainer
CloudBench Applications
Vancouver

Job Description
Local Government Manager (LGM), a leading Software-as-a-Service solution for local governments across North America, has a vacancy for a Web Support Specialist & Trainer. This individual will respond to web support requests and lead online training sessions. LGM is a product of CloudBench Applications, a growing business backed by venture capital.

This professional, client-relational role also includes creating online help & training content and configuring simple application settings. You are web-savvy and wonder what we ever did without Facebook, Google Maps or flickr. You’ll be part of our light, efficient and growing team. We collaborate, share new ideas, and support each team-member’s goals.

Responsibilities
• Run online training so end-users and administrators learn to use our service effectively.
• Provide telephone and chat help support to existing customers.
• Configure application settings to satisfy client requests for assistance.
• Creating online help content
• Creating training materials and videos

Qualifications
• Excellent people service and teaching skills.
• Excellent spoken English and verbal comprehension skills are essential.
• Ability to diagnose and problem solve issues.
• Polished presentation skills and a professional approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to quickly establish solid relationships with clients.
• Quick to adapt to new environments and grasp business processes.
• Work within a cross-functional team to execute projects.

Required Experience
• Several years experience in help desk/support role or training positions.
• Creating help and training materials.
• Working knowledge of web technology and tools eg. html, css, DreamWeaver, wikis, etc.

Preferred Experience
• Salesforce.com experience
• Video tools such as Camtasia, or Macromedia Breeze
• Knowledge of business or government practices.
• Web development experience in javascript, ajax, etc

Start date: First week of November or sooner.

Location: Downtown Vancouver

If you are interested in using your skills to support an innovative solution that’s selling rapidly, email your cover letter, resume and work related references in confidence to lgm@cloudbench.com. Visit www.localgovernmentmanager.com for more information.

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[full-time] SAP FICO Consultant Permanent. Vancouver. at Tammy Robertson

2008-11-05 13:11:27

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://www.globaltech.bc.ca

Description:

SAP FICO Consultant Permanent. Vancouver. Relocation assistance will be offered to the successful candidate
Our client is a consulting company with solid client base in BC.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that provides SAP consulting services & support. This is a full time permanent position and is responsible for supporting the SAP FICO processes and procedures. This position requires minimal travel (approx. 4-8 weeks a year.)

Skills required:
• Good FICO generalist
• Product costing/material ledger experience a definite plus
• Experience in setting up org structures, design of Chart of Accounts, Chart of Depreciation
• Experience in setting up the General ledger, AP, AR, FA, CCA, PCA and PS
• Experience in writing and communication specs for RICEF objects (Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms)
• Integration knowledge with all modules from an accounting standpoint: account determination, tax procedure set up, etc
• Reporting by different dimensions such as company, company code, functional areas, profit center, etc; basic knowledge creating custom reports using Report Painter etc
• Good conversion process skills in converting legacy information to SAP related to all subledgers and General Ledger
• Use of ASAP/Solution Manager or any other standard implementation methodology
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Ability to identify problems and determine solutions with limited supervision
• Good consulting skills with ability to conduct blueprinting sessions, presenting product demos, facilitation skills.

We are also looking for consultants in other areas including MM/SRM and PM/Work Management
APPLY :

Please send resume as a WORD doc with SAP FICO Consultant in subject line to Trobertson@globaltech.bc.ca

PLEASE STATE your salary expectations

And provide a daytime phone number if possible

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[full-time] Microsoft Dynamics GP Consultant Permanent Burnaby at Tammy Robertson

2008-10-27 14:32:29

Location: Burnaby
URL: http://www.globaltech.bc.ca

Description:

Microsoft Dynamics GP Consultant Permanent Burnaby
Minimal travel required for on-site consulting and training is required. Many of our customers are in the healthcare industry. Accordingly, a background in healthcare is highly desirable.
Primary responsibilities:
Provide consulting services / training to clients as required either remotely or on site.
Help to establish demo and / or test training databases for solutions.
Work with sales as a product / pre-sales resource when needed.
Preparation of marketing literature, in particular compiling information on different software solutions offered in terms of features, benefits and functionality.
Demo solutions as required.
Participate in trade shows and conferences when required.
Provide content to update website to include latest solutions and information.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a desire to be an integral part of a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
Be self motivated, work effectively and independently, while also being a team player.
Be organized, disciplined and creative.
Welcome challenges and meet tight deadlines.
Experience required:
1-3 years experience in a Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) consulting role or related background.
Experience dealing with software implementers, end users and high-level executives and decision makers.
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning software, especially Great Plains an asset.
An accounting, business, marketing and/or IS (Information Systems) background desirable.
Hospital workflow experience highly desirable.
Computer literate (Microsoft suite). Experience with ERP and database management an asset.
APPLY:

Please send your resume as a word doc to Trobertson@globaltech.bc.ca with Microsoft Dynamics GP Consultant in subject line
Please state your salary expectations
And a daytime phone number if possible.

WE will call you with more information

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[full-time] SharePoint Consultant. 3 month contract to perm at Tammy Robertson

2008-10-09 15:19:01

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://www.globaltech.bc.ca

Description:

SharePoint Consultant. 3 month contract to perm
Location: Vancouver
Overview:
Our client is expanding their Microsoft Practice in British Columbia. Your duties will include interacting with user, business and executive groups to help define the client’s needs and translating those needs into a solution of value. As a partner to our client’s we do what is necessary to help them be a success. This trait is one of the single most important characteristics you bring to the job as well as a great attitude toward teamwork and superb technical ability.
General Experience: Microsoft Centric Projects – 4+ years Overall development experience – 6+ years Experience with .NET servers and tools required Prior consulting / contracting experience Web site design and development experience in a Microsoft environment
Specific Experience: Solid understanding of Microsoft IW principles including supporting technologies such as SharePoint Technologies (Windows SharePoint Services v2 & v3, SharePoint Portal Server 2003, Office SharePoint Server 2007, Office System, InfoPath and Forms Services, SharePoint development experience required: e.g. development of custom Web Parts, CAML customization. Experience with using WSS (Windows SharePoint Services) sites in conjunction with SPS (SharePoint Portal Server) preferred. Experience configuring “complex” security requirements for SharePoint preferred. Familiarity with SharePoint Web Services.
Development Languages: ASP.NET Utilized on 2+ projects or for at least 2 years VB.NET or C# Utilized on 2+ projects or for at least 2 years Microsoft T-SQL Utilized on 4+ projects or for at least 4 years
Responsibilities: SharePoint Design – Consults with customers to identify SharePoint requirements. Designs and configures SharePoint installations. Develops and implements workflow solutions based on Windows Workflow engine Develops and implements InfoPath forms / Form Server solutions. NET development within the SharePoint framework..
Soft Skills: Diplomatic (all great consultants display this trait)

APPLY: Please answer these questions and SEND as a SECOND Word doc to your resume:
Do you have more than 4 years on Microsoft Centric Projects? Have you done all of these independently? SharePoint Design – Consults with customers to identify SharePoint requirements. Designs and configures SharePoint installations. Develops and implements workflow solutions based on Windows Workflow engine Develops and implements InfoPath forms / Form Server solutions. NET development within the SharePoint framework? Do you have solid understanding of Microsoft IW principles including supporting technologies such as SharePoint Technologies (Windows SharePoint Services v2 & v3, SharePoint Portal Server 2003, Office SharePoint Server 2007, Office System, InfoPath and Forms Services, Rate your skill level with SharePoint development experience required: e.g. development of custom Web Parts, CAML customization. 1-10 Do you have Experience with using WSS (Windows SharePoint Services) sites in conjunction with SPS (SharePoint Portal Server) preferred.? Do you have Experience configuring “complex” security requirements for SharePoint preferred. Are you familiar with SharePoint Web Services.?

Have you been in IT development for at least 6 years? Do you have solid Experience with .NET servers ? Do you have Prior consulting / contracting experience with external customers? Do you have Web site design and development experience in a Microsoft environment ? Have you used ASP.NET Utilized on 2+ projects or for at least 2 years? VB.NET or C# Utilized on 2+ projects or for at least 2 years ? Microsoft T-SQL Utilized on 4+ projects or for at least 4 years ? APPLY: Please answer these questions and SEND as a SECOND Word doc to your resume to trobertson@globaltech.bc.ca State Sharepoint CONTRACT in subject line Please state an approx Hourly rate Please supply a daytime number where we may call you with more information

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[full-time] Network Specialist at UVic Physics & Astronomy

2008-10-01 11:46:20

Location: Victoria
URL: http://astro.uvic.ca/~pritchet/CANFAR/hiring

Description:

Position: Network Specialist
Company: UVic Physics & Astronomy
Date Posted: October 1, 2008
City: Victoria

Job Description:

Salary: $57,000 to $72,000 per year
Closing Date: October 17, 2008

The Canadian Advanced Network For Astronomical Research (CANFAR) is a new project which will develop an infrastructure to support the processing, storage, data management, and workflow management needs of large Canadian astronomical surveys. The CANFAR infrastructure will also allow astronomers to transparently access the resources of the Canadian Grid infrastructure.

The CANFAR team consists of a UVic-hired infrastructure development team, the CADC, and a small group of survey projects. The technical work will be primarily based at the CADC. The Network Specialist will work closely with network administrators at the institutions that form the CANFAR infrastructure, including CANARIE and the local ORANs to analyze, monitor, and improve the network quality of service and bandwidth achieved at each CANFAR site.

Key Activities:

- Assists in, and eventually coordinates, the effort to improve the network throughput among the CANFAR infrastructure sites.

- Analyzes and monitors the network quality of service and bandwidth achieved between the CADC and each CANFAR infrastructure site.

- Works with the network administrators at each CANFAR partner site, CANARIE, and ORANs to establish common monitoring infrastructure.

- Reports on progress of network analysis and improvement to the CANFAR participants.

Educational Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated excellence in communication and collaborative skills.

Three or more years as a network administrator with equivalent experience in monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting the physical and logical structure of local-area and wide-area networks.

Experience with maintaining high-performance networks (gigabit), especially over a wide-area network, would be a considerable asset.

Knowledge Requirements:

Expert knowledge of a wide range of tools for monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting networks (including, but not limited to, traceroute, iperf, NDT). Applicants must be able to demonstrate use of such tools.

Considerable knowledge of host OS network performance tuning for Linux-based systems. Similar knowledge of Solaris and other UNIX-based OSes would be considered major assets.

Advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS and router technology, configuration, and performance tuning.

Response Information:

Address any enquires to:

Michael Peddle
email: canfar-hiring@astrosci.ca
phone: (250) 363 0005

Applying:

A résumé and accompanying cover letter (in MSWord, openoffice, or PDF format) should be sent directly to the contact person. Applications with no cover letters will not be considered. Applications must be received no later than the closing date indicated above. In reply please quote the appropriate job

Additional Information:

http://www.astro.uvic.ca/~pritchet/CANFAR/hiring.

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[full-time] Web Support Specialist & Trainer at CloudBench Applications Inc

2008-09-26 09:01:30

Location: Vancouver
URL: http://cloudbench.com

Description:

Position: Web Support Specialist & Trainer
Company: CloudBench Applications Inc
Date Posted: September 25, 2008
City: Vancouver

Job Description:

Local Government Manager (LGM), a leading Software-as-a-Service solution for local governments across North America, has a vacancy for a Web Support Specialist & Trainer. This individual will respond to web support requests and lead online training sessions. LGM is a product of CloudBench Applications, a growing business backed by venture capital.

Start date: First week of November or sooner.

Location: Downtown Vancouver

Response Information:

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[full-time] Server Specialist at Pacific Blue Cross

2008-09-16 12:17:02

Location: Richmond
URL: http://pac.bluecross.ca

Description:

You may already know that Pacific Blue Cross and our subsidiary BC Life & Casualty Company represent British Columbia’s largest provider of health, dental, life and disability insurance. You may even know that we are the industry leader because we value professionalism, thoroughly understand the industry and constantly search for new ways to better serve our members and clients.

But you may not know that we are also a great place to work! We are looking for a few good people to join us as we build for the future. At PBC, you get the “whole package” – a rewarding career and interesting work, with an organization that truly values its employees and its members. With an emphasis on work-life balance, PBC offers an attractive compensation and benefit package, including outstanding extended health and dental coverage, above average vacation, and an onsite gym and cafeteria.

NATURE OF THE WORK

Under the direction of the Technical Services Manager, this position supports the effective deployment of network technology at PBC in particular, distributed systems, SAN, middleware as it relates to confidential environments.

The incumbent will have overall responsibility for providing consulting and technical support to all PBC departments and clients for hardware and software products. They will assist with the maintenance of the IT Architecture document, Disaster Recovery Planning, network diagrams, and ITIL procedures. They will perform analysis of network, server, desktop, mobile and telephony facilities and traffic patterns, and identify
potential opportunities for improvement.

This position will have access to highly confidential data related to the Pacific Blue Cross environment.

DESIRABLE TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• A Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education or a diploma in Information Technology supplemented by interpersonal skills/project management courses.

• Technical certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, Linux certification, as well as courses in more than one area networks (CISCO, IOS, TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, intrusion detection, network print/fax, security, etc.); telephony technology (VOIP, wireless, etc.); Network Operating Systems (VM, MS-Windows, Linux); and, other desktop/server
software. Expert knowledge will be required in some of the above areas.

• Minimum 5 years experience in increasingly complex tasks and environments; servers, network, storage, desktops, systems management and telephony. Technical expertise in several of the following areas will be required: networks (LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, security
firewalls, websense, etc.); VOIP technology; Network Operating Systems (VM, Windows AD/DNS etc, Linux); Storage (SAN, deduplication, archiving, backup/recovery); Systems Management (HP Openview, MOM, syslog analyzers) and, other desktop/server software.

• Strong communication skills are required, as are demonstrated analytical and planning skills.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in providing service to our organization in this capacity, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our preferred method of receiving your resumes is via our website: http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/company/careers

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[full-time] Server Specialist at Pacific Blue Cross

2008-09-04 07:01:15

Location: Burnaby
URL: http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/company/careers

Description:

Server Specialist

Location: Burnaby

You may already know that Pacific Blue Cross and our subsidiary BC
Life & Casualty Company represent British Columbia’s largest provider
of health, dental, life and disability insurance. You may even know that
we are the industry leader because we value professionalism,
thoroughly understand the industry and constantly search for new ways
to better serve our members and clients.

But you may not know that we are also a great place to work! We are
looking for a few good people to join us as we build for the future. At
PBC, you get the “whole package” – a rewarding career and interesting
work, with an organization that truly values its employees and its
members. With an emphasis on work-life balance, PBC offers an
attractive compensation and benefit package, including outstanding
extended health and dental coverage, above average vacation, and an
onsite gym and cafeteria.

NATURE OF THE WORK

Under the direction of the Technical Services Manager, this position
supports the effective deployment of network technology at PBC in
particular, distributed systems, SAN, middleware as it relates to
confidential environments.

The incumbent will have overall responsibility for providing consulting
and technical support to all PBC departments and clients for hardware
and software products. They will assist with the maintenance of the IT
Architecture document, Disaster Recovery Planning, network diagrams,
and ITIL procedures. They will perform analysis of network, server,
desktop, mobile and telephony facilities and traffic patterns, and identify
potential opportunities for improvement.

This position will have access to highly confidential data related to the
Pacific Blue Cross environment.

DESIRABLE TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• A Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education or a diploma in
Information Technology supplemented by interpersonal skills/project
management courses.

• Technical certifications such as MCSE, CCNA, Linux certification, as
well as courses in more than one area networks (CISCO, IOS, TCP/IP,
VPN, firewalls, intrusion detection, network print/fax, security, etc.);
telephony technology (VOIP, wireless, etc.); Network Operating
Systems (VM, MS-Windows, Linux); and, other desktop/server
software. Expert knowledge will be required in some of the above
areas.

• Minimum 5 years experience in increasingly complex tasks and
environments; servers, network, storage, desktops, systems
management and telephony. Technical expertise in several of the
following areas will be required: networks (LAN, WAN, TCP/IP, security
firewalls, websense, etc.); VOIP technology; Network Operating
Systems (VM, Windows AD/DNS etc, Linux); Storage (SAN,
deduplication, archiving, backup/recovery); Systems Management (HP
Openview, MOM, syslog analyzers) and, other desktop/server software.

• Strong communication skills are required, as are demonstrated
analytical and planning skills.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in providing service to our
organization in this capacity, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.

Our preferred method of receiving your resumes is via our website:

http://www.pac.bluecross.ca/company/careers

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