Financial Office Assistant – Confidential (Calgary, Alberta)

We are currently looking for a financial office assistant to help in a variety of tasks. Some of these tasks include:

- Performing administrative functions including, filing, photocopying, scanning, mail distribution, maintaining level of supplies for stationary, coffee

-Assisting in the formulation of correspondence to vendors and clients

-Assisting in the preparation of reports and internal communications
[more]
-Creating and updating client records

Must be a quick learner, hard worker, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. This is an entry-level position, with the opportunity to learn and work for a great company.

Must have a diploma or degree in finance, math, accounting, or a related field.

Clerk III – Confidential Employer (Calgary, Alberta)

Start date: Tue Feb 7, 2012

- Temporary Data Entry Clerks: Franklin Park Data Center
- Start with a two week period and extend as required.

These positions will be responsible for data entry of immunizations administered from numerous zones during 2011/12 seasonal influenza immunization campaign. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
- sorting of records
- data entry
- person directory access
[more]- verficiation of data entered

Registration – Confidential Employer (Calgary, Alberta)

Start date: Tue Feb 7, 2012

Candidate will be responsible for registering guests for the confernece and answering general questions.
Qualified candidate will have good data-entry skills, be out-going and have previous customer service experience.

Registration – Confidential Employer (Calgary, Alberta)

Start date: Tue Feb 7, 2012

Candidate will be responsible for registering guests for the confernece and answering general questions.
Qualified candidate will have good data-entry skills, be out-going and have previous customer service experience.

Windows Developer – Userful (Calgary, Alberta)

Windows Developer (Calgary)

You're a coder, and you're good. You know everything, and what you don't know you can pick up if we would leave you alone for a few hours. You thrive in multiple different operating systems and developing software for Windows doesn't scare you. You are also multilingual, adeptly handling tools for C/C++ or Java without trouble.

You are no newbie to the world of commercial software. [more] You enjoy diving deep and succeeding. You understand the need to follow rigorous methods to make sure things are done well and done right. You are proud of the quality work you produce.

Responsibilities

Architecting and implementation of an intra-OS communications layer.

Designing, writing and debugging core components to a system.

Optimization of a minimal USB driver and userspace manipulation framework.

Seamless integration of software with Windows APIs.

Playing an active role in analysis/design discussions and planning meetings.

Assisting software testers and technical support staff as needed.

Writing automated updaters and others autonomic software upgrades.

Documenting technical details as needed.

Device driver debugging and helping to maintain quality at all levels.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience with most of the following: C/C++, Java, Python.

Familiarity with C#, Perl, Pascal, HTML, CSS is a plus.

University degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.

Excellent logic and troubleshooting skills.

Strong Windows knowledge; system-level debugging, device drivers, and Windows APIs, including WDM, KMDF, Services, PNP configuration manager, threading, or events.

Inter-process communication techniques including sockets, pipes and shared memory.

Understanding of API limitations and issues writing programs for Windows XP, Vista, and 7.

Flexible, adaptable, diligent and quality oriented.

Great ability to communicate in written and spoken English and a willingness to display it in bug tracker reports and Wiki articles.

Understanding and familiarity with Linux system, distros, USB, browsers, and file system setup is a bonus.

Compensation Salary, full benefits, stock options.

Apply with resume and cover letter (no phone calls please)

Cross-Platform Software Developer – Userful (Calgary, Alberta)

Cross-Platform Software Developer (Calgary)

You're a coder, and you're good. You know everything, and what you don't know you can pick up if we would leave you alone for a few hours. You are no newbie to the world of commercial software. You understand the need to follow rigorous methods to make sure things are done well and done right. You are proud of the quality work you produce.
[more]
You are multilingual, adeptly handling tools for C/C++ or Java without trouble. You install Linux on your toaster in the morning, then in the afternoon add a new feature to your software project while cutting the code size in half. Although you enjoy working in the openness of Linux, developing software for Windows doesn't scare you.

Responsibilities

Programming intra-OS communication frameworks to handle complex message and error passing at the driver level.

Redesigning a system based on synchronous polling into a lean asynchronous interrupt-based machine.

Working closely with both Windows and Linux driver developers to identify and fix deficiencies.

Responsible for kernel level usb work on both Linux and Windows.

Ensuring that self-configuring code appropriately handles and responds to situation changes.

Following a tight deadline to get the commercial release of a new product out to customers while meeting stringent quality standards.

Qualifications

C, C++, and Unix shell programming (bonus points for AWK, Perl, Python, Java, C#, Scheme).

Low level knowledge of both Linux and Windows.

Linux kernel hacking and/or Windows WDK work (bragging rights for BeOS, NeXTSTEP, *BSD).

Knowledge of Windows API including Windows Services and PNP configuration manager.

Experienced and skilled at: Sockets, pipes, shared memory, and/or other interprocess communication.

Familiarity with any of the following is a plus:

libusb, coLinux, usbipd, and or TAP driver, and how they work on both operating systems.

Proven ability to design architectures to meet the design goals of a specification while leaving flexibility for future upgrades.

Understanding of challenges and benefits of asynchronous systems.

Great ability to communicate in written and spoken English and a willingness to display it in bug tracker reports and Wiki articles.

Compensation Salary, full benefits, stock options.

Apply with resume and cover letter (no phone calls please)

Senior Project Manager, Software Development (Calgary) – Userful (Calgary, Alberta)

Senior Project Manager, Software Development (Calgary)

Come join a team that values your ideas and where your work makes a difference on a global scale. We are looking for a creative and intelligent individual with a passion for Linux and new technologies, and has demonstrated project management skills and experience managing and leading software projects and working with customers to meet the goals set by stakeholders. [more]

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years experience in managing software complex software development projects with proven record of accomplishment;

Comfortable working with customers;

Software development consulting experience an asset;

Excellent leadership, team work and management skills to interact with colleagues, customers, cross-functional teams, and third parties;

A well organized and detail-oriented person;

Strong written and oral communication skills;

Familiarity with common documentation, presentation, bug tracking, and project management tools;

Understanding of fundamental project management process and principles;

Familiarity with software development process is highly desired;

Skills in customer management and technical writing is a plus;

Experience working in both Linux and Windows software development and deployment environments an asset;

Formal software development or business training or equivalent industry experience an asset;

PMI or PMI-Agile (PMI-ACP) certification is also a plus;

Willing to travel (10%);

Experience with software product management a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from beginning to end.

Build project plan to define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management team and other stakeholders;

Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.

Lead the regular project meetings (both with internal and external team members) to track the project;

Identify and manage dependencies and critical path;

Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team;

Influence the project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work;

Proactively manage changes in project scope and or resources, identify potential risks, and create contingency plans accordingly;

Work together with product manager to set up proper priorities for the team at different stages;

Work with Development, QA, Product Management, and Marketing to ensure the product release process run smoothly.

Effectively communicate project status, expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Own the project schedule and assess and proactively determine needs for additional staff and equipment, and work with various departments if necessary for getting these in place on time.

Conduct post-project review and create a "Lessons Learned" report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Continually refine processes and tools to a proper level for project execution and management.

Compensation

Salary, full benefits, stock options.

Apply with resume and cover letter (no phone calls please).

Junior Project Manager, Software Development (Calgary) – Userful (Calgary, Alberta)

Junior Project Manager, Software Development (Calgary)

Userful provides a culture that is creative and fun. Come join a team that values your ideas and where your work makes a difference on a global scale. We are looking for a creative and intelligent individual with a passion for Linux and new technologies, and has project management skills managing and leading projects to meet the goals set by stakeholders. [more]

Qualifications

Excellent team work and management skills to interact with individual colleagues, cross-functional teams, and third parties;

A well organized and detail-oriented person;

Strong written and oral communication skills;

Familiarity with common documentation, presentation and project management tools;

Understanding of fundamental project management process and principles;

Familiarity with software development process, or software development experience is highly desired;

Previous work experience in a project management capacity is an asset;

Strong writing and technical writing skills a plus;

Strong understanding of Linux software and opensource communities is also an asset;

Willing to travel (10%)

Responsibilities

Report to the Director of Product Management, and manage projects from beginning to end.

Work with Product Manager and Product Team to build project plan by defining project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management team and other stakeholders;

Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones by using appropriate tools;

Lead the regular project team meetings to track the project;

Identify and manage dependencies and critical path;

Identify issues and conflicts within the project team, and escalate them to the management team;

Influence the project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work;

Work together with product manager to set up proper priorities for the team at different stages;

Work with Development, QA, Product Management, and Marketing to ensure the product release process runs smoothly.

Effectively communicate project status, expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.

Assess and determine needs for additional staff and equipment, and work with various departments if necessary for getting these in place on time.

Conduct post-project review and create a "Lessons Learned" report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

Compensation

Salary, full benefits, stock options.

Apply with resume and cover letter to: jobs@userful.com (no phone calls please).

Process Engineer (Intermediate) – Confidential Employer (Calgary, AB)

Start date: Tue Jan 17, 2012

Intermediate Process Engineer
Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast growing, energetic environment in downtown Calgary? Our client, an intermediate sized EPCM company, assists in the development of new technologies in water and waste treatment, carbon capture, and gas management. Some other specialties include: Upgrading Technologies, SAGD Optimization, Pipelines and Oil and Gas Infrastructure. [more]
Responsibilities:
Develop the process design for a project or proposal
Provide a comprehensive design service by establishing design criteria and implementing the preparation of specifications, design computations, process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, process and instrumentation diagram, process simulation models, and cause and effect diagrams in accordance with basic project requirements
Prepares control philosophy and operating manuals
Evaluates, selects and applies standard process engineering methods, procedures and criteria in performing process designs
Contacts associates in other departments to discuss and advise on requirements
Consults with suppliers or contractors to interpret specifications or other contract criteria (client facing)
Reviews design documents from equipment manufacturers or subcontractors
Qualifications Required:
A degree in Chemical/Process Engineering
Professional Engineer designation is a requirement
8+ years experience in a related discipline
To apply, please send your resume directly to Bill@officejobs.com. Thank you for your interest in this position, and the many other Engineering opportunities we are recruiting for.

Civil / Structural Design Engineer (Intermediate or Senior) – Confidential Employer (Calgary, AB)

Start date: Tue Jan 17, 2012

Intermediate – Senior Civil/Structural Design Engineer
Are you looking for a new opportunity in a fast growing, energetic environment in downtown Calgary? Our client, an intermediate sized EPCM company, assists in the development of new technologies in water and waste treatment, carbon capture, and gas management. Some other specialties include: Upgrading Technologies, SAGD Optimization, Pipelines and Oil and Gas Infrastructure. [more]
Responsibilities:
3D modeling
Civil/Structural detailing
Steel, Equipment and Concrete detailing and layouts
Assist in checking
Work with other engineering disciplines on projects
Qualifications Required:
7+ years of experience in Oil and Gas – Direct EPCM experience is an asset
CADWorks 3D experience is a must
Proficiency in AutoCAD
A "team player" attitude
Please apply here directly, or email Bill@officejobs.com. Thank you for your interest in this position, and others we are actively recruiting for!