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Information Assistant

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	YORK UNIVERSITY
City	TORONTO
Job Category	Creative & Design
Job Title or Project	INFORMATION ASSISTANT
Job Type	Full-Time Temporary
Minimum Education Required	University Undergrad Degree
Minimum Experience Required	3+ Years
Contact E-Mail	jobs@yorku.ca
Description
Information Assistant, Registrarial & Student Financial Services Now in its 50th year, York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada’s most multicultural city. As Canada’s third largest university, York is at the centre of innovation with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected. In this excellent limited term opportunity, the Information Assistant will support the Registrar’s Office and Student Financial Services Web sites and professional staff development. The Information Assistant will review, prepare and deliver training or information sessions related to registrarial or financial services. In addition, the Information Assistant will create communication information for Web and print mediums. For full position details, qualifications and application procedures go to www.yorku.ca/jobs.
Contact Information
Contact:	Darcy Perry
Location:	toronto, Ontario m3j1p3 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	perryd@yorku.ca
Web Site:	http://www.yorku.ca/jobs

Domain Portfolio Assistant

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Tucows Inc.
City	Toronto
Job Category	Administration
Job Title or Project	Domain Portfolio Assistant
Job Type	Freelance Contract
Minimum Education Required	High School
Minimum Experience Required	None
Description
Want to learn about the world of domain name investing? Curious about the multi-million dollar industry of buying and selling high-quality domain names? Bill Sweetman, General Manager of YummyNames (www.yummynames.com), a service of Tucows Inc., is hiring a Domain Portfolio Assistant for an 8-week contract. This is a rare opportunity to work with a well-known domain name expert who manages one of the largest domain name portfolios in the world. To find out more about this position and how to apply for it, visit the following link: http://snipurl.com/kvr4h
Contact Information
Contact:	Tucows Inc.
Location:	Toronto, Ontario Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	betaville@multimediator.com
Web Site:	http://www.tucowsinc.com/careers

Web Application Developer

Subcategories:	Ontario
City	Toronto
Job Category	Software Development
Job Title or Project	Web Application Developer
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	College Diploma
Minimum Experience Required	3+ Years
Contact E-Mail	webdevjob.posthouse@gmail.com
Contact Fax	416 4674600
Description
Film & Video Post Production Company looking for a full time in house software developer. This is an opportunity to work on building a web driven multimedia CMS. As well you will be building other types of multimedia web applications. Extensive experience/expertise with the following: Javascript, LAMP, XML, Web Services, Relational Databases. The following is considered an asset: - Educational diploma in C.S., Software Development required. - Experience with designing Content Management Systems - Solid understanding of multi media technologies Qualifications / Requirements: - Excellent communication skills and work ethic - Detail oriented and highly organized - Minimum of 3 years of experience in web based technologies - Firm understanding of multi-tiered web application architecture - Experience with the software development life cycle - Ability to adapt to a variety of visual styles, articulate creative ideas clearly and able to resolve issues quickly - Ability to work with others in a collaborative environment - You must be living in the Greater Toronto Area. Remote work is possible but you will be required to be present for meetings and such Please forward resumes to webdevjob.posthouse@gmail.com
Contact Information
Contact:	tyler dalzell
Location:	toronto, Ontario m5v1e3 canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	webdevjob.posthouse@gmail.com

VP Technology

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Leading Web/Mobile agency
City	Toronto
Job Category	Information Technology (IT)
Job Title or Project	VP Technology
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	Certification/Licence/Diploma
Minimum Experience Required	7+ Years
Salary/Compensation	Market competitive
Contact E-Mail	ari@ariaronson.com
Description
Responsibilities: You are a Web Technology department leader with a track record of building, managing and mentoring large teams. You are passionate about the web/mobile/gaming industry and technologies. The VP Technology will be responsible for informing and managing web technology teams and assignments, the deployment of interactive technical resources, serving as an ambassador for new and emerging technologies and current interactive standards, representing technical standards and their interaction with visual design and overall quality standards within the interactive department, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of technical excellence, and acting to improve effective methodology. Requirements: •7+ years of leading, managing and mentoring med-large IT development teams •Extensive experience in both front- and back- end technologies •Previous experience as a web developer, with exposure to a variety of technology packages, including those within emerging media (mobile, social networking, collaboration, etc) •A deep understanding of web development environments •Ability to contribute to the analysis of user requirements and the development and documentation of technical and design specifications including website software development (HTML / DHTML, Flash, CSS, etc.), and programming, coding and application development (NET Framework and C#, SQL, AJAX, CMS, Java Enterprise, etc.) •Present recommendations to clients and management alike in a clear and concise manner •Act as the primary point of contact for all inquiries regarding the technical knowledge domain and associated vendors and products •Build long-term client relationships reinforcing a sense of accountability and responsibility •Review and approve technology solutions presented to clients •Knowledge of servers and networking environments •Knowledge of quality assurance, testing and deployment procedures Skills: •Strong writing and presentation skills •Strong organization & project management, critical thinking and independent learning abilities •Ability to develop client relationships through excellent client-facing skills, clear communications, and technical leadership •Ability to understand business and marketing objectives •Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and be adaptable to the demands of all levels and types of production duties
Contact Information
Contact:	Ari Aronson
Location:	Digital Recruiter Toronto, Ontario Leslieville
Telephone:
E-Mail:	ari@ariaronson.com
Web Site:	http://ariaronson.com

Senior Web Technical Lead

Subcategories:	Ontario
City	Toronto
Job Category	Information Technology (IT)
Job Title or Project	Senior Web Technical Lead
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	Certification/Licence/Diploma
Minimum Experience Required	5+ Years
Salary/Compensation	Market competitive
Description
My client is a leading digital and integrated marketing ad agency. We are searching for a Technical Lead to manage and lead web technology projects for Fortune 1000 clients. Responsibilities: This position is a combination of both hands–on and management abilities. It includes informing and managing web technology assignments and deployment of interactive technical resources, serving as an ambassador for new and emerging technologies and current interactive standards, representing technical standards and their interaction with visual design and overall quality standards within the interactive department, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of technical excellence, and acting to improve effective methodology. Requirements: •5+ years Interactive Agency or Marketing Agency experience •Extensive experience in both front- and back- end technologies •Previous experience as a web developer, with exposure to a variety of technology packages, including those within emerging media (mobile, social networking, collaboration, etc) •Experience managing a team •Ability to work as both a leader and part of a team •A deep understanding of the customer user experience and how to deliver solutions that provide results •Ability to contribute to the analysis of user requirements and the development and documentation of technical and design specifications including website software development (HTML / DHTML, Flash, CSS, etc.), and programming, coding and application development (NET Framework and C#, SQL, AJAX, CMS, Java Enterprise, etc.) •Present recommendations to clients and management alike in a clear and concise manner •Act as the primary point of contact for all inquiries regarding the technical knowledge domain and associated vendors and products •Build long-term client relationships reinforcing a sense of accountability and responsibility •Participate in business development pitches and sales engagements •Review and approve technology solutions presented to clients •Knowledge of servers and networking environments •Knowledge of quality assurance, testing and deployment procedures •Knowledge of search engine optimization techniques and experience leveraging Web analytics tools to gain insight into user behavior •You are a project tech lead and are responsible for participating in a strategic approach, contributing to the creative direction, and technical solutions for clients’ marketing communications and web development projects. Skills: •Strong writing and presentation skills •Strong organization & project management, critical thinking and independent learning abilities •Ability to work independently as well as execute assigned tasks efficiently and accurately •Ability to develop client relationships through excellent client-facing skills, clear communications, and technical leadership •Can-do attitude with drive and initiative •A deep understanding of user experience best practices •Ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technical design •Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and be adaptable to the demands of all levels and types of production duties •Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to effectively troubleshoot. •Have a creative and analytical eye for detail. •Extensive knowledge of Web-based presentation layer technologies, including CSS, HTML, Flash and JavaScript with expert coding skills
Contact Information
Contact:	Ari Aronson
Location:	Digital Recruiter Toronto, Ontario
Telephone:
E-Mail:	ari@ariaronson.com
Web Site:	http://ariaronson.com

Manager, Infrastructure & New Media

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Pearson - ERPI
City	Montreal
Job Category	Management & Executive
Job Title or Project	Mgr, Infrstructure & New Media
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Minimum Education Required	University Undergrad Degree
Minimum Experience Required	7+ Years
Contact E-Mail	ressources.humaines@erpi.com
Description
As a member of the Pearson Group, ERPI (Éditions du Renouveau Pédagogique Inc.) is the leader in Quebec in editing and publishing schoolbooks, the number one ESL (English as a second language) publisher and distributor in Canada and DLM (Diffusion du livre Mirabel) is the number one distributor of Quebec publishers of children’s literature and comic books. www.erpi.com We are currently recruiting for a: MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE AND NEW MEDIA DEVELOPMENT Montreal Location Reporting to the Vice-President, Cross Media Publishing Services (Pearson Education in Toronto), you will be responsible for website management, implementing web applications and systems and creating media products. You will evaluate and monitor system infrastructures and maintain systems and procedures in order to safeguard internal information systems. In addition, you will closely manage the overall costing for the New Media sector. You will research, recommend, and implement changes to enhance system security as well as educate and communicate security requirements and procedures to all users and new employees. You will manage the development and production for a range of e-learning tools and technological products as well as develop and maintain the Company website and online catalogues. You will also institute and ensure effective project management practices. In collaboration with the Vice Presidents of Publishing, you will define a strategic direction, recruit and manage vendors and liaise with other Pearson Canada and worldwide departments. You will supervise a team of people with specialization in new media integration. As the successful candidate, you possess a University Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management or e-commerce as well have a minimum of 7 years in developing e-learning programs or designing content for educational technology and 3 years in project management in delivering solutions through technology. You have a solid understanding of full project life cycle from concept to programming and product delivery. You are fully bilingual (French & English). You are known for your ability to work in collaboration with various teams and your interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills. In addition, you are customer service oriented and have proven effectiveness in team management. You have shown integrity and are engaged. You are familiar with operating systems such as UNIX, LINUX, Microsoft Office tools and HTLM, DHTLM, Flash, XML, PDF, JavaScript, audio and video assets, mobile formats, IMS and SCORM. An understanding of Apache and SQL is also required Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by June 26, 2009 to:  ressources.humaines@erpi.com
Contact Information
Contact:	Jo Ann D'Souza
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M3C 2T8 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	ressources.humaines@erpi.com
Web Site:	http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/index.html

Project Manager

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Xenophile Media
City	Toronto
Job Category	Project Management
Job Title or Project	Project Manager
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Contact E-Mail	aidan@xenophile.ca
Description
Xenophile Media seeks Project Manager to work on international new media projects. Applicant must have experience of working with Alternate Reality Games and an extensive knowledge of British culture and cultural sensibilities. Preference will be given to applicants with experience developing interactive projects for audiences aged 8-16 and with international filming experience. Job description •Develop, maintain and execute project plans throughout the life of projects, while providing and promoting high standards of professionalism, leadership and integrity. •Negotiate, define, communicate and manage project scope, including monitor task deliverables, and liaise with internal clients, external vendors and team members to meet deadlines and quality standards. •Understand and communicate business needs and related project constraints to management, internal clients and project teams. •Manage external vendors as required for the project. •Forecast, track and manage project budgets. •Plan and manage project communications, ensuring effective exchange of project information and deliverables to clients •Identify, analyze, prioritize, mitigate and communicate project risks. •Contribute to process and resource management innovation •Write and edit online content. •Manage production shoots •Research and develop new production ideas along producers based on client’s requirements. Qualifications Required Qualifications: •In depth knowledge and understanding of British culture, particularly youth culture. •Experience in the New Media field, particularly producing Alternate Reality Games (ARGs) Superior written and verbal communication skills. •Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a clear understanding of the relevant technologies and processes. •Ability to both strategically and tactically organize activities while independently managing multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional product teams within budgetary and schedule constraints within the New Media environment. •Strong interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills. •Excellent creative writing skills particularly related to online story telling. •Excellent time management and priority management skills, while balancing the details with the overall view of the situation. •PC skills including beginner to intermediate proficiency in MS Office suite, MS Project, Outlook, etc. •Mediation, negotiation and presentation skills. •Experience working in international markets. Cover letter and resume to: Xenophile Media 250 Augusta Ave. Suite 300 Toronto, Ontario M5T2L7
Contact Information
Contact:	Joey Unnold
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M5T 2L7 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	joey@xenophile.ca
Web Site:	http://www.xenophile.ca

Systems Integrator

Subcategories:	Ontario
Company	Confidential
City	Hamilton
Job Category	Information Technology (IT)
Job Title or Project	Systems Integrator
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Description
Systems Integrator, Hamilton We are seeking an Integrator to assist in the development, deployment and maintenance of the organization’s internet infrastructure. The successful candidate will enjoy working with the following types of technology: •Microsoft technologies including Visual Studio, Windows Server and IIS; •Content management, membership, marketing, and classified systems; •Best of breed 3rd party solutions including Lyris, Community Server and Amazon cloud services. Indicators of Success: •Planning, executing, and managing the deployment of new applications and upgrades. •Ensuring that projects meet business requirements and goals and fulfill end-user requirements. •Able to identify and resolve systems issues. •Orchestrating products and strategies between business units and associated teams. •Collaborating with vendors, analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of applications to ensure quality control. •Leading integration testing phase of applications under development in order to identify and remedy potential problem areas. •Develop and document standards and processes to support projects and initiatives. •Supporting production applications as the first level support team. •Where necessary, provide guidance to junior members of the team. •Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to meet deadlines. •Occasional travel may be required. •On-call availability is required (pager rotation is shared amongst team members). In summary, this means: understand the technology coming our way, test it, document it, coordinate the implementation of it in production and support it. Key Qualifications: Requirements: •Four-year college diploma or university degree in computer science or computer engineering, and/or 3 years equivalent work experience. •2 years direct experience in enterprise-level application integration •Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems. •Technically fluent in modern programming languages and methodology. •Direct, hands-on experience with automated quality control tools. •Outstanding writing and documentation skills. •Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills. Competencies: •Networks extensively inside and outside the organization – develops long-term, valuable relationships •Aligns business processes to maximize efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction •Communicates proactively and openly with a consistent, direct and positive approach We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all people. To apply please visit the following link: http://workingtorontojobs.canada.com/careers/jobsearch/detail/jobId/17707260
Contact Information
Contact:	Company Confidential
Location:	Hamilton, Ontario M3B 2X7 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	jobpostings101@gmail.com

Information Architect

Subcategories:	Ontario
Job Category	Testing & Usability
Job Title or Project	Information Architect
Job Type	Full-Time Permanent
Description
Information Architect We are looking for an Information Architect to join our User Experience team. Reporting into the Director, User Experience the Information/Interaction/User Experience Architect will be responsible for assisting in the development of the overall user experience for our suite of web properties. Key Responsibilities •Define site architecture, navigation, and overall user experience that serves as a blueprint of the site upon which all other aspects are built •Work with business owners to understand their business models and goals and help define strategy, content, and features for design of their web product. •Analyze audiences/users and their information and functional needs. •Create wireframes, site maps, schematics, process maps, feature lists, mockups, visual specification, working prototypes and other artifacts to describe the intended user experience Key Qualifications Requirements: •2-4 years experience working in a web development/design team in a multimedia environment •Experience working on large, complex sites •Experience observing user research and translating user research into design decisions •BA or BS in one of the following: Graphic/Visual Arts, Library and Information Science, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Information Sciences, Marketing, Industrial Design, Fine Arts, or a related area •Strong knowledge of site design; mastery in principles of Web design (HCI, HTML, CSS) •Strong knowledge of user interface design processes and methodology •Strong knowledge of User Centered Design Principles and Practices •Strong knowledge of architecture-related software (Illustrator, Visio, Photoshop, MS Office, Acrobat, Dreamweaver) Competencies: •Exceptional communication skills •Good leadership and interpersonal skills •Detail-oriented •Comfortable and efficient working in a fast-paced environment We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all people. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please apply via the following link: http://jobs.canada.com/careers/jobsearch/detail?networkView=main&kAndEntire=information+architect&city=Toronto&state=ON&radius=100&location=Toronto%2C+ON&jobId=17484515&viewType=main&networkView=main&offset=
Contact Information
Contact:	Company Confidential
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M3B 2X7 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	jobpostings101@gmail.com

Senior Manager, Business Information Management

Subcategories:	Ontario
City	Toronto
Job Category	Information Technology (IT)
Job Title or Project	Business Information Mgmt
Job Type	Full-Time Temporary
Minimum Education Required	Post Secondary Education OR Equivalent Experience
Minimum Experience Required	8+ Years
Contact E-Mail	marci@newmedialinks.com
Description
The Opportunity Senior Manager, Business Information Management Projects Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Information Mgmt, this position is responsible for delivering (in conjunction with the Senior Director) an approved Retail Markets-wide employee business information solution. This project will serve to improve the employee experience and improve accuracy of information delivered to customers by improving navigation and retrieval of information, standardizing technical writing standards, standardizing/rationalizing the technology platforms and improving efficiency and increasing reusability of information from across multiple information sources. • Assume responsibility for approved project execution and ensure that established targets are met (timelines, resources, costs and benefits realization). Ensure any required approvals on project progress or problem resolution are obtained as required, in a timely manner. Assess resource needs, develop contingency plans, co-ordinate actions and work to involve all appropriate stakeholders. • Negotiate for staff support to ensure that all the appropriate disciplines and stakeholders are represented at the table. Typically the team involves jobs from different areas who contribute to the • Direct frontline usability testing to achieve inputs into creation of a new and improved information architecture. Facilitate a card sort activity and lead the results analysis to translate into the new information architecture. • Oversee the creation of new content mgmt processes and CMS implementation. • Direct the migration of existing content onto a new technical platform. • Accountable for implementation project plans and schedule, including identification of all required work packages and activities required for successful launch by acting as the Product Owner on a Scrum team. • Inputs into Steering Committee and other stakeholder presentations with senior executives. Key Qualifications • 8+ years experience in the financial services industry or working on Internet and/or Intranet projects and software applications • 5+ years in database application development: SQL2000/2005, ASP/ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and web publishing • 2+ years experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and practices for design, development, testing, and deployment • University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Technical Communication, Library Science, Content Management Strategy, HCI, Business, or a related field • Experience and understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS) • Experience with managing budgets and projects • Technical passion and drive: has a consuming drive to solve technical problems and "puzzles" and continuously strives to think "outside the box" to develop technical solutions. Understands technical trade-offs of various potential solutions and strategies. • Well-developed influential skills sufficient to recognize and respond to underlying concerns or multiple interests; resolve individual and unique concerns which may conflict with each other significantly • Experience with the Ektron CMS300, Sharepoint product or Microsoft CMS is an asset • Occasional travel is required
Contact Information
Contact:	Marci Schnapp
Location:	Toronto, Ontario M5V 2C3 Canada
Telephone:
E-Mail:	marci@newmedialinks.com
Web Site:	http://www.newmedialinks.com