Livelink Developers - we need you!

Hi ITMC!

Our client has an immediate need for a senior Livelink Developer to join their team in Calgary. This is a long term contract on a high visibility integration project.

Skills required for this role include: 

Minimum 3 yrs,  development background-complex Livelink settings

- Demonstrable strong track record in complex solutions development using; OScript, Web/Live Reports, and Livelink workflows/forms

- Certified Livelink Developer with formal OpenText courses in aforementioned areas

This role is local to Calgary Alberta, and candidates MUST be eligible to work in Canada

Got what it takes?! Then email me at lvezer@sapphireca.com today!

One Month Contract Available!

Our client is looking to for a resource (preferably 1 with full skill compliment) to install and implement 2x BladeCenter, VMWare and deploy Active Directory. Customer in Calgary and start date is ASAP.

Location: Calgary, AB

Must Have Skills:
- Server Support Specialist
- Implementation Services for Blade Servers
- Infrastructure Planning Configure
- Networking Configure VMWare environment
- Deploy Active Directory

To Apply:

Email Laura Vezer at lvezer@sapphireca.com and include your updated customized resume, and your best contact details.

We are looking to fill this job immediately. Let's get you working!

Contract Project Manager Opportunity - ASAP Start

Overview/Background:

Our client is implementing a Corporate Asset Life Cycle Replacement System. The System will cross several, if not all, of the clients business units.

A strong Project Manager is required to liaise with the business units and the Corporate Asset Management Client Project Manager to determine the business’ requirements, as well as to implement the life cycle management application

Project Objectives:

The project is designed to enable business units to make highly informed decisions regarding their Asset Life cycle management. By using an automated tool (RIVA) the process will be simpler and more accurate.

Project Drivers:

Our client's business units and the Corporate Asset Management Division want to predict accurately the Life Cycle of their assets.


Assumptions:

• PM has Business Requirements Gathering experience
• This project is not simply implementing the software, it is also working with business units to create processes for accurate data collection

Scope:

The following tasks, deliverables and functionality (as appropriate) are included in the scope of work:

• Creating processes with the Business units to collect accurate and usable data
• Work with the EAI group to create a functional well driven interface
• Implement the RIVA software

Deliverables:

• Project Plan/Charter
• Status Reports
• Knowledge Transfer
• Configuration/As Built
• Data models

Must Have Skills:

• Must be a seasoned PM with minimum 7 year Information Technology PM Skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills to work with business units
• Assertive, yet persuasive
• Ability and willingness to work with many groups
• Willingness to work within the guidelines of Information Technology
• Asset Management Experience minimum 3 years

How to Apply:

• Email your customized resume to Laura Vezer at lvezer@sapphireca.com
• Include your contact details
• Candidates MUST be eligible to work in Canada.

Let's get you working!

Laura

Short Term SAP Contract in Calgary!

We have an immediate need for a SAP Specialist in Calgary!

Must Have Skills:
SAP CRM Module - (>5Y)
SAP CRM Middleware experience - (>5Y)

Nice To Have Skills:
SAP ISU experience - (2-3Y)

Description:
Our utilities industry client has a requirement for a SAP CRM Middleware Specialist for a short term contract engagement.

This resource will help our client with their SAP retail system. Ideally the right candidate will have expertise with SAP ISU.

You will have the ability to Analyze exceptions and data anomolies dropping out of the CRM system and then determine root causes for these defects. You will then put forward potential reccommended solutions designed and documented. You will need to be able to work independently and keep the technical team lead updated as to what you have found and done.

Must Have:

SAP CRM + Years
SAP CRM Middleware expertise 5+ years

Nice to Have:
SAP ISU experience 2+ years

To Apply:

Email Laura Vezer at lvezer@sapphireca.com with your updated resume and immediate contact details.

Let's get you working!

Laura

Permanent Flash Developer Role Available in Calgary!

Our Calgary based Client has an immediate need for a Flash Developer!

Position Summary:

As a Flash game developer your assigned projects may come from any of our clients existing product areas such as Casino Games or Back Office systems, and may extend to new products areas and ideas.

You will be responsible for working primarily on development of new games, enhancements, maintenance work on existing games as well as changes and improvements to our existing client infrastructure.

Primary Roles / Responsibilities:

Your role will also include work in upgrading existing code to newer versions of Flash and improving the design and frameworks used by our systems.

Your responsibilities will include mentoring your co-workers in areas where you bring expertise from your previous work experience. These areas may include but are not limited to ActionScript 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 and Object-oriented programming and design.

As a team member, you will be expected to contribute your ideas and input to improve and expand on current procedures and processes. You will be responsible for conducting code reviews for your peers as assigned by your project manager and providing feedback through peer performance reviews.

Your role as a Flash Developer will also require your participation in many stages in the development life cycle as assigned by your Project Manager.

These may include the creation and maintenance of design and software requirements documentation, in-code documentation, unit testing and overall performance testing, status reports and other forms of documentation as required.

As a member of our team, you will be invited to contribute ideas for new products for development. Your recommendations going forward for new tools and environments for development will also be welcomed.

Required Skills / Competencies:

• ActionScript 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0, XML / XPath/ E4X
• User Interface design training and experience are an asset.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies, specifically Scrum, XP and Lean is a key asset.
• Experience with other frameworks, languages and platforms is an asset, especially Flex, Java .NET or SQL is an asset.
• Excellent spoken and written communication with management, team members and customers.

Commercial working experience with Flex/Java/.Net/SQL will be an advantage.

TO APPLY:

1. Email Laura Vezer today! lvezer@sapphireca.com
2. Include your latest resume customized to this job description
3. Include update and accurate contact details

Let's get you working!

Laura

Contract Job Opportunity with Sapphire Canada!

I'm going to try something new today.

Recently here at Sapphire, we have been receiving a number of short term contracts (most of them are up until the end of the year) that we need immediate assistance with.

For the next week, I will be posting our hottest job opportunities. These are jobs that will close quickly and have you working in no time (provided that you are the right fit for the role!)


Our hottest job for today is a Senior Business Analyst role.

Details are as follows:


Must Have Skills:
Business Analyst , preferably IS/IT related exp. - (>5Y)
Exp w/Citrix Presentation Server v4 and v5 /ZenApp - (3-5Y)
knowledge of Kronos Workforce Central S/W v4 / v6 - (3-5Y)
Business Process /requirements gathering - (>5Y)
MS Office, including PowerPoint, Project , Visio - (>5Y)


Description:
Our client has an immediate requirement for a Senior Business Analyst for a short term (6 week contract ending December 31/09) starting ASAP.


Key Responsibilities:

• Executing the day to day analysis and documentation of specific business areas relevant to the project
• Engaging stakeholders as necessary in ad hoc meeting and/or formal working group formats
• Analyzing business processes for the purpose of developing process documentation
• Owning, developing, and maintaining the following deliverables: current state business process description, requirements and related specifications
• Managing project related issues via documentation and escalation through established project channels
• Organizing and chairing meetings with business experts to refine and/or validate requirements, as well as documenting meeting outcomes and action items
• Support the business in the development of business cases
• Driving the progress of project deliverables to meet the project schedule and budget
• Other duties as required by the Project Manager to ensure the success of the project

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have:

• A minimum of five (5) years experience as a business analyst, preferably IS/IT related
• Experience with / knowledge of Citrix Presentation Server v4 and v5 (ZenApp)
• Experience with / knowledge of Kronos Workforce Central software, v4 and v6

Knowledge and experience in business analysis with the following:

• Ability to work effectively with people in a team environment
• The ability to communicate with clients, understand and document business processes, requirements, specifications
• Proven ability to analyze processes and derive requirements using strong analytical problem solving skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with a strong orientation to a structured and organized approach to work
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
• The ability to provide knowledge transfer in the way of documentation and information for in-house staff and key implementation partners to be able to maintain & support developed work
• The ability to mentor business partners in business documentation procedures and development

A high level of proficiency using the following:

• MS Office, including MS PowerPoint, Project and Visio

To be considered for this role, please email me at lvezer@sapphireca.com

Please include your updated resume that has been customized to mirror this job description, contact details, and a short email with your years of experience highlighted against the must have skills above.

Lets get you working!

Cheers

Laura

Cover Letter or No Cover Letter?

Good Morning, ITMC.

I hope you all enjoyed your first week of November. Wow, the festive spirit is already in the air - Starbucks has their Eggnog Lattes available ALREADY!

There has been a lot of song and dance of late about cover letters and their necessity. So I was hoping to get some feedback from all IT job seekers out there about their thoughts on the use of writing cover letters.

If you do write cover letters,

• Do you refer to key points in your resume?
  
  
• Do you send a customized letter and a generic resume?
  
  
• How long do you spend writing a cover letter?
  
  
• How do you measure the letters success?
  
  
• Do you apply differently to direct positions as you would to an agency?

I am interested to know what has, and hasn't worked for you in the past.

Recruiters, what has your experience been with cover letters? Do you think they are an effective supplement to a resume? Or are the obsolete?

Would love to hear your comments!

Happy Sunday,

Laura