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New Job Posting: Project Manager (Army Consolidated Service Desk)

3/4/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Project Manager (Army Consolidated Service Desk) resource for a 1 year contract position.

All candidates must possess Secret clearance.

Tasks:

The Army Consolidated Service Desk (ACSD) is a centrally located web based Army wide application providing incident management, service request management, problem management, and inventory management to multiple service desks across Canada. 
The Project Manager will be responsible to perform two (2) distinct functions: manage the current instance of ACSD using Service Desk Express (SDE) and plan/execute the migration of the project to the DND wide solution using Assyst. 
Current Instance of ACSD based on SDE: 
ACSD Classified Domain (ACSD-CD) 
a) Complete the roll-out onto the Classified Domain as required; 
b) Finalize ACSD Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Concept of Operations (Conops); and 
c) Finalize the implementation of reports and performance measurements processes. 

ACSD Designated 
a) Manage the current system day-to-day; and 
b) Plan, coordinate and implement new/on-going users requirements. 

ACSD Migration to Assyst: 
a) Complete the collection of user requirements; 
b) In conjunction with ADM(IM), plan and coordinate the development, test and implementation of the system; 
c) Plan and execute the migration of existing army databases; 
d) Plan and execute user training across the army; 
e) Supervise the production of ACSD SOPs; and 
f) Plan and implement the on-going system support before handing the system over to the system manager.

New Job Posting: FINANCIAL ANALYST (ARMY G6)

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Financial Analyst (Army G6) for a one year contract position.

All candidates must possess Secret Clearance.

TASKS:
Financial Analyst (Army G6) 

a) Evaluating financial procedures within the Army G6 directorate; 
b) Conducting cost benefit analysis and life cycle costing; 
c) Providing input into business plans, Strategic Operations and Resource Direction (SORD), and Strategic Operations and Resource Plan (SORP); 
d) Performing risk analysis; 
e) Assisting in developing costs for specific activities such as: direct project costs, project supporT overhead, corporate and administrative (C&A) overhead, costs of products and services, and other related costs; 
f) Prepare quarterly and weekly budget reports as required in order to identify surpluses and pressures at the Directorate level; 
g) Quarterly cash flow forecasts; 
h) Prepare annual prioritized funding requirements;
i) Conduct historical, trend and options analysis; 
j) Reconciling Financial Management Accounting System (FMAS) 
k) expenditures to the budget and recommending corrective actions; 
l) Monitoring and reporting of the financial expenditure for Command Support IT infrastructure services; 
m) Preparing financial cost analyses for Land Force Command Support IT infrastructure services; and 
n) Synchronize National IT Support Program, LF Command Support Program, and Capability Release (CR) Program funding requirements with the Land Force Funding Model (LFFM);

New Job Posting: Project Manager (Capability Development)

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Project Manager (Capability Development) for a one year contract position.

All candidates must possess secret clearance.

TASKS:

Project Manager (Capability Development) 
a) Directorate business planning (SORD/SORP/Level 3 Business Plans); 
b) Business process re-engineering (organizations, structures, processes); 
c) Staff support to Command Support governance bodies, Command Support Working Group (CSWG) and G6 Conference; 
d) Project management support (scheduling, costing (estimates and budgets), coordinating, monitoring) for discrete projects; and 
e) Assistance in preparation of staff papers/proposals/studies

New Job Posting: PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking Project Management Services for a one year contract position.

All candidates must posses secret clearance. 

TASKS:

The Contractor shall provide Program and Project Management duties to the Program Manager in the form of advice, recommendations, proposals and counsel that will include the following tasks:
-	Assist in the operation and maintenance of a Land Force Command Support program coordination office in accordance with guidance from the Technical Authority (TA) 
-	Prepare and assist with the implementation of a Performance Measurement System for the Land Force Command Support Program that provides insight into the operational effectiveness of the Command Support Capability. 
-	Perform a project management role for the Land Force Command Support Program with emphasis on strategic planning, risk management and knowledge management 
-	Coordinate the activities of the Command Support Working Group 
-	Prepare and support the TA in the management of Land Force Command Support Capability policies, instructions, orders and procedures (process, data, network and security) 
-	Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leaders on the progress and critical issues of the program 
-	Prepare documentation in response to scheduled and unscheduled reports, returns and observations 
-	Provide project progress updates to DND and CF Management on a weekly and an as and when required basis when events affect the schedule/progress 
-	Prepare strategic risk assessments, studies, options analysis, governance and program or project related documents 
-	Review project or program related documents or material and provide comments, including proposed amendments or revisions as required 
-	Plan, facilitate and document project team and working group meetings 
-	Participate in meetings associated with the work as required as well as coordinate and prepare Army G6 representation and attendance to other CF and Joint level Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) forums, committees and working groups. 
-	Prepare minutes of discussions and/or records of decisions of meetings and provide to TA, for review and approval, no later than five working days after each meeting 
-	Monthly Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare a draft Work Plan to the TA, five (5) days prior to the end of the month, for the upcoming month, and 
-	Monthly Report: The Contractor shall provide a report to the TA, on the last working day of each month

New Job Posting: Business Transformation Consultant

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Business Transformation Consultant for a one year contract position.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance. 

TASKS:
The tasks for the business process transformation consultant may include, but is not limited to the following:
-Develop business requirements associated with active prevention, targeted oversight, rapid response or governance work performed in HECSB by:
-Analyzing existing business activities, operations and existing applications
-Identifying and providing recommendations on business process improvement opportunities, best practices & risks
-Document business processes by creating and developing:
-End-to-end process workflows, business models and concepts of operations
-Business activity, business rules and logic models
-Data definition and data flows that can be used for data mapping
-Lead the consultation activities and conduct data gathering exercises with HECSB staff:
-To garner consensus, provide guidance, mediate, set expectations, and prioritize business needs
-To define and develop business end-to-end processes and specific business requirements for delivery of assessment and compliance activities
-To organize, conduct and facilitate workshops, working groups and interviews
-Develop detailed business specifications, documents and presentations
-In collaboration with IMSD, perform non-technical assessment of IT solutions to meet business requirements and prepare gaps and options analyses. The options to be considered include assessment of reusability of existing applications, evaluation of COTS applications, software as a service, or development new applications

New Job Posting: Project Assistant - 03/03

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Project Assistant for a one year contract position.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance.

All candidates must be fluent in both official languages.

The tasks for the project assistant may include, but is not limited to the following:
-Provide administrative support in the management of projects and assist the project team in all management activities;
-Provide project management office services for the Pathfinder project by acting as the central information source by maintaining and distributing project details (e.g. contact details, organization charts and contractual details)
-Coordinate the activities of project personnel, contractors and other support providers and liaise with internal and external clients
-Assist and coordinate the preparation and production of project documents such as project plans, lesson learned, statement of work and compliance chart
-Assist in the development, planning, analysis, evaluation and prioritization of deliverables and
Requirements
-Monitor progress of contracts, plans and projects and prepare report or briefings on progress and concerns of projects
-Perform research and assist project leaders in finding solutions to critical issues

New Job Posting: Project Manager 03/03

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa based is seeking a Project Manager for a one year contract position. 

All candidates must possess reliability clearance.

TASKS:

The tasks for the project manager may include, but is not limited to the following:
-Consolidate and integrate with the assessment activities of existing applications or IT services to meet
business requirements
-In collaboration with IMSD, prepare gap and options analysis. The options to be considered include
assessment of reusability of existing applications, evaluation of COTS applications, software as a service
or development new applications
- Identify long-term support requirement and develop strategy for new or COTS applications, migration
strategy for applications that will be replaced or consolidated, and training strategy for staff. The
requirements and strategies will be used in the development and implementation of IT application
- Collaborate and communicate with key Branch and Departmental stakeholders that are performing similar
initiatives in order to:
-Identify core users, critical success factors, opportunities and risks to common business processes
-Establish a common implementation strategy and communications approach
-Coordinate the activities of project personnel, HECSB internal customers, contractors and other support
providers
-Prepare formal Statement of Work, project charter, work breakdown structure and compliance charts
-Produce integrated project plan, project estimate, risk and change management plan, and communication
plan for the development and implementation of IT application
-Research and advise project authority of lessons learned
-Plan, coordinate, facilitate and document project and team activities
-Prepare documentation and briefings on progress and concerns for the project, in response to scheduled
or unscheduled reports, returns and observations
-Throughout the duration of the work, liaise with HECSB Office of Business Services staff located at 269
Laurier Avenue and provide progress reports

New Job Posting: PROGRAMMER/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (VB 6 /ASP)

3/3/2010

-Develop Web-based maintenance and enhancement code in ASP and Visual Basic 6, COM+ middle tier objects based on detailed specification;
-Review Use Cases, Change Requests, activity diagrams and other artifacts and develop programming code based on the requirements therein;
-Develop reports using ActiveReports and PL/SQL packages;
-Participate in the Integration of other applications such as PCIMM and PADS-R into an enterprise scale Web application;
-Develop scripts for data migration and data integration;
-Develop scripts for interfacing between the Web application server and the Data Base tier;
-Participate in performance tuning for enterprise scale Web applications;
-Prepare technical documentation and diagrams based on the RUP/UML standards; and
-Participate in code review and unit testing sessions;

New Job Posting: PROGRAMMER/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (ORACLE PL/SQL)

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa-based government client is seeking a PROGRAMMER/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (ORACLE PL/SQL) for a 2 year contract (with 2-1 year optional periods).

Candidates must possess Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

Tasks include:
-PL/SQL Development and tuning on Oracle 9i or higher. 
-Develop procedures and triggers using PL/SQL. 
-Create and maintain data objects in the Oracle database with views, packages, stored procedures, indexes, database links, snapshots, and tables using PL/SQL in a multi-user multi-tier VMS and/or Windows 2003 and/or UNIX environment.
-Design and develop PL/SQL modules for replicating update transactions from the application server to various Oracle database nodes. 
-Develop and implement automated builds routines and scripts;
-Implement Oracle PL/SQL components for various prototype and proof-of-concept demonstrations;
-Troubleshoot application errors as required and debug PL/SQL code for custom applications;
-Conduct Application Performance Benchmarking; and
-Participate in code review and unit testing sessions.

New Job Posting: PROGRAMMER/ANALYST (C / C++)

3/3/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a PROGRAMMER/ANALYST (C / C++)  for a contract position for a 2 yr contract (with 2-1yr optional periods).  

Candidates must possess Enhanced Reliability security clearance.  

Tasks include:
-Develop C/C++ code components for OpenVMS and/or Windows platforms to interface with Oracle 9i databases;
-Code C/C++ middle-ware APIs to supported applications in a 3-Tier IIS / Windows 2003 environment;
-Conduct unit testing and regression testing of application when code is modified;
-Develop and implement automated builds routines and scripts;
-Develop and maintain messaging and data distribution programs using Oracles OCI/Pro*C;
-Implement components and/or integrate Software products for various prototype and proof-of-concept demonstrations;
-Troubleshoot application errors as required and debugged C/C++ code for legacy custom applications;
-Conduct Application Performance Benchmarking;
-Write test cases for User Acceptance Testing; and
-Participate in code review and unit testing sessions.

New Job Posting: APPLICATION SOFTWARE ARCHITECT (03-01)

3/1/2010

Our Ottawa-based government client is seeking an Application Software Architect for a 2 yr contract (with 2-1yr optional periods).  

Candidates must possess Enhanced Reliability security clearance.  

Tasks include:
- Design, document and develop components for enterprise scale application architecture in response to emerging system to system integration requirements as well as emerging business needs such as event management, scanning and multi-media content management.
- Employ object-oriented analysis and design techniques including use case analysis, object modeling, and database schema design to ensure business requirements and design goals are met.
- Prepare technical documentation, development standards and guidelines for the proposed architecture based on the RUP/UML standards.
- Prepare concept of operation as well as detailed architecture documents supporting of the security certification and accreditation process.
- Design and develop system integration interfaces, processes and operational procedures.
- Participate in application architecture planning (including system partitioning and framework design) to determine optimal solution architecture in order to meet non-functional requirements.
- Tuning, testing and validating performance and scalability of the proposed architectural components using prototype applications.

New Job Posting: TESTER – LEVEL 2

3/1/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Tester - Level 2 for a 2 year contract position, with 2 additional one year contract options.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance.

TASKS/DELIVERABLES:

-Based on the functional specification documents, Develop comprehensive test plan, test cases, test scripts and expected results covering all of the application’s functionality.
-Develop automated scripts for functional and performance testing.
-Design test plan and strategies for all aspect of complex system maintenance, enhancement and re-engineering. This includes data conversion and transformation, functional security testing, forms, reports, etc.
-Implement solutions for a Quality Assurance (QA) lab configuration with multiple complex environments including clustered and geographically distributed system operating over a wide area network.
-Provide guidance and technical recommendation to the IMS QA team
-Prepare test environments and tools
-Execute functional tests and provide consistent, complete and accurate defect reports to the development team.
1. By consistent we mean that defect reports have the same structure and contain the same element of information.
2. By complete means that all required information has been provided all the time and that there is enough information for a defect to be re-produced.
3. By accurate we mean that if steps described in the defect report are being executed exactly as described, the results will be the same as what is described in the defect report.
-Collaborate with the development team in re-producing and identifying scenarios resulting in anomalies in the system’s behaviour.
-Execute regression testing.
-Provide management with accurate estimates for planning purpose.
-Provide regular update to management on the current state of the application being tested throughout the quality assurance process.
-Liaise with clients and the development team during the user acceptance phase
-Review application problems reported through the support process to determine the validity and cause of the problem.

New Job Posting: SYSTEMS ANALYST – LEVEL 3

3/1/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Systems Analyst Level 3 for a contract position running for a 2 years, as well as two additional 1 year contract options.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance. 

TASKS/DELIVERABLES:

-In conjunction with subject matter experts, develop and document a detailed statement of requirements, functional specifications and detailed design document for the development of new or re-engineered OMS modules.
-Review and provide feedback on the detailed design and statement of requirements for the proposed application.
-Perform business analyses of functional requirements to identify information, procedures, and decision flows.
-Evaluate existing procedures and methods, identify and documents items such as database content, structure, application subsystems, and develop data dictionary.
-Identify, define and document the nature and parameters of any system to system interfaces in the context of an end to end business process.
-In the context of the OMS Re-engineering project, identify candidate business processes for re-design and contribute to the development of more efficient processes and supporting system functionalities.
-Contribute to the development of prototype for potential solutions, provide alternate solutions where the proposed approach is too complex or otherwise not viable and suggest a recommended course of action.
-Support and use the selected departmental and project methodologies, templates and procedures.
-Provide management with accurate estimates for the requirement gathering and detailed analysis phase of the project for planning purpose.

New Job Posting: PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (JAVA)

3/1/2010

Our Ottawa-based government client is seeking a programmer software developer (java) for a 2 year contract (with 2 optional 1 year periods).  

Candidates must possess Enhanced Reliability security clearance.  

Tasks include:

- Develop new or re-engineered OMS functionality in the context of the OMS Modernization initiative using web services protocols and tools, such as REST, SOAP, XML, JAX-RPC, XML parsers, WS-Security.
- Develop new or re-engineered OMS functionality in the context of the OMS Modernization initiative using O/R mapping tools like Hibernate, JPA and TopLink.
- Develop OMS/OMSR Integration proof of concepts .
- Develop and/or maintain Java SE/EE application components.
- Conduct performance analysis and tuning for enterprise scale applications to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend alternate courses of action;
- Develop enhancements and/or bug fixes on an as required basis;
- Prepare technical documentation using the RUP standards; and
- Participate in code review and unit testing sessions;

New Job Posting: PROGRAMMER/SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (VB 6 /ASP) – LEVEL 3

3/1/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Programmer/Software Developer (VB 6ASP) Level 3 for a contract position running for a 2 year contract position, as well as two additional 1 year contract options.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance. 

TASKS/DELIVERABLES:

-In conjunction with CSC employees, review the current application infrastructure requirements to identify gaps and to identify strategies to update the current infrastructure to meet future application requirements;
-Provide input to the applications architects regarding matters of functionality, maintainability, integration with current application and architectural directions; 
-Develop Web-based maintenance and enhancement code in ASP and Visual Basic 6, COM+ middle tier objects;
-Conduct performance analysis and tuning for enterprise scale Web applications to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend alternate courses of action;
-Develop proof of concept and/or test models for new releases, patches and/or bug fixes on an as required basis;
-Develop detailed specifications for components in collaboration with the Application Architect;
-Interface, integrate, and/or adapt other applications such as PCIMM and PADS-R into the OMS enterprise Web application;
-Review and/or develop transmission protocols;
-Develop models and scripts for data migration and data integration;
-Participate in code review JAD sessions.

New Job Posting: System Administrator 2-25

2/25/2010

Our Ottawa based government client is seeking a System Administrator for a contract (1 year plus 1 year option).

Candidates must possess TOP SECRET security clearance.

The System Administrator will undertake the following tasks to provide service for in-service and new implementations of RDIMS:
- Compile and report on requirements through gathering and collecting information as instructed by the TA; 
- Install, monitor, upgrade and maintain operating systems, hardware and software;
- Work with the TA, RDIMS Team, and DND/CF personnel to maintain and improve software performance;
- Apply problem solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues;
- Ensure timely and reliable system administration procedures, such as backup and/or recovery;
- Analyze system performance and recommend improvements;
- Provide expert advice and guidance and mentor other team members; 
- Participate in the implementation and in-service installations by troubleshooting, testing, maintaining and supporting RDIMS and its components through new deployments, upgrades, and patches of MS Windows Operating Systems, MS Networking, other desktop and server applications, Relational Databases (Oracle and MS SQL) and the infrastructure that supports other Intranet/Internet server side software and hardware;
- Perform analysis of test result data, associated reports and technical research;
- Manage, schedule and perform, as requested by the TA, the migration of all other related data to the RDIMS system;
- Receive and provide the resolution of trouble calls.  Document, compile, and analyze these events with regard to identification of trends of inefficiency and the associated solutions;
- Perform installation, configuration and testing of development environment, and related applications on servers and workstations for proposed solutions; 
-Track major milestones and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule;
- Provide input to the team leaders about potential planning issues;
- Maintain communications with the deployment team leaders and keep them notified of any related developments;
- Track any decisions made regarding requests for changes and outstanding action items;
- Maintain knowledge of all vendor products, features, bugs and enhancement requests to provide expert knowledge, expertise and advice to the RDIMS Team and clients; and 
- Prepare technical briefings and make presentations, as requested by the TA.

New Job Posting: Business Analyst 2-25

2/25/2010

Our Ottawa based government client is seeking a Business Analyst for a contract position (1 year with a 1 year option).  

Candidates must possess TOP SECRET security clearance.

The Business Analysts will undertake the following to provide service for in-service and new implementations of RDIMS:
- Research and gather information with the TA in preparation for sessions to develop short term, medium term and long term implementation plans for RDIMS;
- Ensure validated requirements are documented and addressed;
- Provide written advice and work collaboratively with the DND RDIMS Team on business transformation issues and site readiness for implementation activities, change management and validation and confirmation activities;
- Coordinate and conduct communications, liaison and change management activities with various DND/CF personnel;
- Interview senior management to establish current business processes; 
- Provide input and analyze current business processes to determine the way ahead for business process renewal including recommendations for improvements based on the RDIMS System Configuration and profile settings, and Government On Line metadata standard;
- Develop a gap analysis and options analysis report depicting the way ahead with respect to the transition from manual to automated processes.
- Develop business process renewal and migration Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to aid in the smooth transition from a manual system to an automated system;
- Analyze the functional action items brought forward by various means such as Working Groups and Service Desk.  Research each action item and develop a plan for resolution;
- Provide written advice to Senior Management, the Business Management Team (BMT) and other team members, explaining the IM function, IM principles, and advocating most effective IM practices;
- Provide input to team leaders in planning, organizing, leading and monitoring the functional activities of the implementation and in-service support team;
- Provide input to the team leaders about potential planning issues;
- Maintain communications with the deployment team leaders and keep them notified of any related developments;
- Prepare and provide briefings to Senior Management;
- Identify feasible options about any change requests, associated benefits, costs and associated risks and present to the TA;
- Provide a detailed business process analysis report for each organization preparing for roll-out of RDIMS; and
- Submit a business process renewal strategy report including process maps.

New Job Posting: Project Manager 2-25

2/25/2010

Our Ottawa based government client is seeking a Project Manager for a long term contract (1 year with a 1 year option).  

To be considered candidates must be TOP SECRET cleared.  

The Project Manager will undertake the following tasks to provide service for in-service and new implementations of RDIMS:
- Prepare and submit to the TA plan of activities using Microsoft Project 2000, no later than five (5) working days after beginning the contract, showing a detailed schedule of all activities, for review and approval by the TA.  The schedule will provide, as a minimum, a detailed breakdown of all proposed activities associated with the contract, including schedules for deliverables;
- Prepare RDIMS implementation strategy document and framework for submission to Senior Management;
- Prepare and confirm project plan, schedule and resource plans on a monthly basis to Senior Management;
- Collect and review data for RDIMS planning and preparation activities;
- Assess order of roll-out of RDIMS for client organizations;
- Set priorities and track progress of deployment;
- Liaise directly with the RDIMS Team to coordinate RDIMS implementations;
- Liaise with IM personnel to determine business requirements that are technically associated with RDIMS software;
- provide process guidance to the RDIMS Team, Trainers, and Divisional Implementation Coordinators;
- Prepare project documentation, including options analysis, business cases, communication plans, risk assessment documents and status reports;
- Prepare other documents including presentations, communications to regional contacts or national announcements or both;
- Coordinate and conduct client communications and change management activities;
- Assess associated risks and bring them to the attention of the TA; and
- Provide input, feedback and requirements to the TA and RDIMS Team on Management of Recorded Information (MoRI) policies, standards and guidelines, to sustain RDIMS deployment.

New Job Posting: Tester - 24/02

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Tester for a 2 year contract position, with an optional 1 year contract extension.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance.

Bilingualism is considered an asset.

The Tester must provide:

-Written comments.  All written comments must be submitted via email or inserted directly onto the document with regards to the validity of the DEAIS business requirements;
-Written comments.  All written comments must be submitted to the Technical Authority via email or inserted directly on the document with regards to the validity of the DEAIS functional specifications;
-Level of effort and time estimates.  Level of effort and time estimates must be submitted via email and/or by completing the Progress Report Template for completion of testing effort;
-Email containing pertinent information regarding project status and related information with regards to the testing effort;
-Test plan document.  Test plan document must provide an overview of the areas that must be covered and the types of testing that must be completed;
-Test case document.  Test case document must provide detailed steps with expected outcomes for each functional area;
-Updated test iteration report with pass/fail results indicated for functional testing.  A template will be provided;  
-Updated test iteration report with pass/fail results indicated for performance, integration, and interoperability testing.  A template will be provided;
-Verification of the existing functionality of an application using the test case document and an update of the test iteration report with pass/fail results;
-Automated Test Suite repository stored in VSTS, HP Quick Test Professional, and/or IBM Rational Functional Testing/ Rational Robot for an assigned application for review as requested;
-Electronic record of defects stored in VSTS or HP Quality Center or IBM Clear Quest or Bug-Track, or MKS Integrity Manager for an assigned application as requested;
-Test iteration report document that identifies the test cases that were executed and the defects that are identified for an iteration of testing;
-Test synopsis report document that provides an overview of all the iterations of testing and verification that he application has been release from testing;
-Test traceability matrix document that maps the test cases to the functional specifications and business requirements;
-Updated test iteration report document containing the modifications to the defects that were identified at the end of meetings; and
-Written status report.  Written status report must be submitted via email.  A template will be provided by the Technical Authority.

New Job Posting: Enterprise Data Protection Support Specialist (Backup Administrator)

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking an Enterprise Data Protection Support Specialist (Backup Administrator) for a contract position.

General Function:
As part of the Infrastructure Technology and Electronic Messaging Services (ITEMS) support group, provides enterprise data protection support services including: backups, restores, vaulting, media cataloging, documentation, maintaining the backup infrastructure, and disaster recovery planning and processes for the department’s server infrastructure.

The environment, running CommVaults Simpana 8, consists of one CommServe Server (Windows 2008 Server), two Media Agents (Linux/HP-UX), four VCB Proxy Media Agents (Windows 2008 Server), two HP MSL 6060 Libraries (with 8 LTO- 3 drives each), one HP MSL 4048 Tape Library (with 2 FC LTO-3 drives), and two Hitachi ProtecTIER VTL Appliances distributed between the two main data centers.

Activities and Responsibilities:

1) Monitoring and maintenance of all backup infrastructure: servers, tape libraries, media etc.
- Monitor tape libraries to ensure availability of backup media
- Monitor Backup/Restore jobs to ensure success
- Track all failed jobs and coordinate with vendors to resolve
- Ensure Vault jobs (for Off-site copies) are completed and media shipped to alternate site
- Maintain an accurate inventory of ALL media and infrastructure resources
- Maintain updated documentation processes and procedures
- Monitor Commcell reports and health-check and resolve any issues arising
- Perform systems management procedures using TC tools (problem, change, etc.)
- Coordinate with vendors to install and configure software/hardware
- Administer the addition/removal of backup clients
- Review patches and documentation and apply patches as appropriate
- Evaluate, test and install new software in lab environment
- Monitor and verify overall system functionality 
- Develop scripts to automate above tasks where appropriate
- Document and maintain statistics on environment and investigate anomalies

2) Problem Analysis and Recovery
- Coordinate with HP, CommVault, and other vendors service when required
- Proactively monitor infrastructure to preempt potential problems
- Research and document root cause of failures 

3) Performance Management
- Review and analyze performance data: trending and usage patterns
- Manage resource (LTO media, VTL disk capacity) utilization 
- Investigate abnormalities – recommend changes where appropriate

4) Security Management
- Maintain infrastructure security based on best practices for backups and media
- Verify patch levels and ensure vulnerabilities are addressed

5) Disaster Recovery
- Maintain disaster recovery backup tapes etc.
- Maintain disaster recovery plans

New Job Posting: HP/UX and Linux Support Specialist

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking an HP/UX and Linux Support Specialist for a contract position.  

General Functions:
As part of the Infrastructure Technology and Electronic Messaging Services (ITEMS) support group, provides system installation and maintenance, problem analysis and recovery, performance management, security management, documentation and disaster recovery support services relating to TC-managed HP/UNIX and Linux servers.

The environment consists of twenty-six HP/UX servers (comprised of 6 HP Serviceguard Clusters and 9 standalone), eleven Redhat Linux Servers (6 Physical and 5 VMs), and one Sun Solaris Server. These servers primarily provide a database environment to the approximately 64 production instances and 106  acceptance/development instances and also as a platform for our data protection infrastructure, and SAS ITRM. Server models include HP RP7400(3), HP RP7420(3) HP RP 5470(5), HP RX 6600(9), HP RX7640(4), HP RP 4410(2), HP Proliant DL (6) and VMWARE VM(5).

Activities and Responsibilities:

1) System Installation, Integration and Maintenance
- Provide advice on hardware technical specifications – hardware and environmental
- Perform systems management procedures using TC tools (problem, change, etc.)
- Coordinate with vendors to install and configure hardware
- Configure OS and prepare server for use (i.e. kernel tuning, installing standard scripts, disaster recovery image/media creation, etc.)
- Prepare standardized procedures and documentation for server installs, migration and consolidation
- Review patches and documentation and apply patches as appropriate
- Evaluate, test and install new software
- Verify system functionality 
- Develop scripts to automate above tasks where appropriate
- Plan server upgrades, migrations and relocations 
- Prepare/maintain comprehensive documentation relating to above activities

2) Problem Analysis and Recovery
- Coordinate with HP and other vendors for hardware service when required
- Proactively monitor infrastructure to preempt potential problems
- Research failures and vulnerabilities via appropriate methods (internet, etc.)
- Apply updates as appropriate and document

3) Performance Management
- Review and analyze performance data: trending and usage patterns
- Manage resource (disk/memory/CPU) utilization and logs
- Investigate abnormalities – apply changes where appropriate

4) Security Management
- Review security logs
- Maintain infrastructure security based on best practices for Unix servers
- Verify patch levels and ensure vulnerabilities are addressed

5) Disaster Recovery
- Maintain disaster recovery backup tapes etc.
- Maintain disaster recovery plans

6) Backup Resource for Other Areas
- Perform Unix/Linux administration duties in the absence of the Unix/Linux Technical Coordinator 
- Perform Unix/Linux backup and restore duties in the absence of the Enterprise Data Protection Administrator  (Backup Administrator)

New Job Posting: Application / Software Architect (Remedy)

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking an Application/Software Architect (Remedy) for a 2 year contract position with 1 year optional contract extension.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance.

Bilingualism is considered an asset.

The Application / Software Architect must provide:
-Level of effort and time estimates. The level of effort and time estimates must be submitted via email using a template that will be provided;
-Written comments. Written comments must be submitted in writing by email or inserted directly into the DEAIS business requirements and DEAIS functional specifications documents with regards to the clarity and validity of the processes and functions that are defined in the documents;
-Fully developed, configured, and tested system releases;
-Maintenance activities report as requested. This report must be submitted in writing via email;
-Impact analysis document. This document must include the detailed description of the newly requested enhancements, analysis of technical changes, impact of changes on current application, and documentation, level of effort and recommendations;
-Problem analysis report. This document must include detailed analysis of technical issues and recommendations as requested;
-Migration plans for the installation of an approved system upgrades as and when requested;
-Application performance report of assigned systems. The format must be Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook email;
-Applications and infrastructure security review document. This document must include an overview of identified security vulnerabilities, a list of DEAIS applications at risk and provide solutions to correct the issues;
-Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Written draft and final SOP(s) for application day-to-day support tasks detailing step-by-step instructions;
-Lesson learned document as requested. The format must be Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook email;
-Written meeting minutes. Written meeting minutes must be submitted via email as requested. A template will be provided by the Technical Authority; and
-Written status report. Written status report must be submitted via email. A template will be provided by the Technical Authority.

New Job Posting: Systems Analyst- Feb 24

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Systems Analyst for a contract position running for two years, with an additional optional 1 year period.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance.

Bilingualism is considered an asset.

The System Analyst must provide:

-Level of effort and time estimates. Level of effort and time estimates must be submitted via email and/or by completing the Progress Report Template for all assigned tasks;
-Written comments must be submitted by email or inserted directly into the DEAIS business requirements and DEAIS functional specifications documents with regards to the clarity and validity of the processes and functions that are defined in the documents;
-Functional specifications document. This document must define and describe the functions of a system. Functional requirements may be calculations, technical details, data manipulation and processing and other specific functionality that defines a system;
-Process flow diagrams. Process flow diagrams must be inserted directly on the functional specifications document. A process flow diagram captures the control flow structure of a business process as a chain of events and functions as described in the Business Requirements document. Microsoft Office Visio must be used in the creation of process flow diagrams;
-Data model and data dictionary that are in accordance with departmental database standards and guidelines. Data modelling tools such as Power Designer, Visio must be used for the development and maintenance of the data model. The format of the data dictionary must be Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Excel;
-Written technical correspondence on data analysis, data verification and data cleanup for the applications being maintained;
-Written data analysis report, database scripts that are in accordance with departmental database standards and guidelines. Written data analysis must be submitted in the format of Microsoft Office Suite, e.g. Excel and Word. Database conversion and database migration scripts must be submitted in the format of .SQL files;
-Technical analysis report. Technical analysis reports of a legacy application within the DEAIS application portfolio must include analysis of the current design and technical recommendations on improvements;
-Impact analysis document. This document must include the detailed description of the newly requested enhancements, analysis of technical changes, impact of changes on current application, and documentation, level of effort and recommendations;
-Written status report. Written status report must be submitted via email. A template will be provided by the Technical Authority; and
-Written meeting minutes. Written meeting minutes must be submitted via email as requested.

New Job Posting: Business System Analyst

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Business Systems Analyst for a contract position running for 2 years with optional additional 1 year contract period.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance.

Bilingualism is considered an asset.

The Business System Analyst must:

-Elicit business requirements from DEAIS clients through meetings, interviews and questionnaires. Organize and chair meetings with DEAIS personnel to discuss the client’s new requirements in order to gather supporting information and to understand the expectations from the perspective of the functional analysts, project managers and programmer analysts;
-Produce a document with options and recommendations for the client including rough cost estimates and timelines.  This document is to be used by the client to determine whether or not they want to go ahead with the project;
-Create the business requirement document in MS Word format, which must be a deliverable to the Technical Authority;
-Create the functional specifications document of an approved project within the DEAIS application portfolio for use in application programming and IM/IT software maintenance activities;   
-Provide project scope, schedules and cost management using project management methodologies and procedures from project initiation to close-out; and
-Provide a bi-weekly status report outlining work in progress, work completed, and work planned using a template that will be provided by the Technical Authority.

New Job Posting: Programmer Analyst ( Microsoft Technology)

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is looking for a Programmer Analyst  ( Microsoft Technology) for a contract position running for 2 years with optional 1 year contract continuation.

All candidates must possess reliability clearance. 

Bilingualism is considered an asset.

The Programmer / Analyst – Microsoft Technology must:

-Review the DEAIS business requirements and the DEAIS functional specifications documents of an approved project within the DEAIS application portfolio and provide via email the level of effort and time estimates for all assigned tasks of the project;
-Review the DEAIS business requirements and the DEAIS functional specifications of an approved project within the DEAIS application portfolio and provide via email feedback or written comments that are inserted directly into the documents regards to the clarity and validity of the processes and functions that are defined in the documents;
-Design, build, and modify application prototype of the proposed solution for use in packaging screenshots to be incorporated with the functional specifications document, client reviews and approval, and to explore different design options;
-Create and design data model of the proposed solution for use in application programming in accordance with departmental database standards and guidelines;
-Design and implement application code in accordance with departmental development standards;
-Code database triggers, stored procedures, packages for use in application programming in accordance with departmental database standards and guidelines;
-Conduct impact analysis on newly requested enhancements of existing applications within the DEAIS application portfolio;
-Provide on-site and telephone technical support to DEAIS clients for assigned application defects within DEAIS application portfolio;
-Perform data analysis, data migration into applications as requested;
6.2.10	Perform application security analysis based on DND standards for existing applications within the DEAIS application portfolio;
-Develop unit test plan documenting scripts and results as requested;
-Provide a readme document for application deployment;
-Provide a deployment check list for application deployment;
-Create and/or update departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as requested;
-Attend technical meetings and record decisions and action items reports; and
-Provide a bi-weekly status report outlining work in progress, work completed, and work planned using a template that will be provided by the Technical Authority.

New Job Posting: Programmer Analyst (Oracle Technology)

2/24/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Programmer Analyst (Oracle Technology) for a 2 year contract position, with optional 1 year contract extension. 

All candidates must possess reliability status clearance.

Bilingualism in considered an asset. 


The Programmer / Analyst – Oracle and Microsoft Technology must:

-Review the DEAIS business requirements and the DEAIS functional specifications documents of an approved project within the DEAIS application portfolio and provide via email the level of effort and time estimates for all assigned tasks of the project;
-Review the DEAIS business requirements and the DEAIS functional specifications of an approved project within the DEAIS application portfolio and provide via email feedback or written comments that are inserted directly into the documents regards to the clarity and validity of the processes and functions that are defined in the documents;
-Design, build, and modify application prototype of the proposed solution for use in packaging screenshots to be incorporated with the functional specifications document, client reviews and approval, and to explore different design options;
-Create and design data model of the proposed solution for use in application programming in accordance with departmental database standards and guidelines;
-Design and implement application code in accordance with departmental development standards;
-Code database triggers, stored procedures, packages for use in application programming in accordance with departmental database standards and guidelines;
-Conduct impact analysis on newly requested enhancements of existing applications within the DEAIS application portfolio;
-Provide on-site and telephone technical support to DEAIS clients for assigned application defects within DEAIS application portfolio;
-Perform data analysis, data migration into applications as requested;
-Perform application security analysis based on DND standards for existing applications within the DEAIS application portfolio;
-Develop unit test plan documenting scripts and results as requested;
-Provide a readme document for application deployment;
-Provide a deployment check list for application deployment;
-Create and/or update departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as requested;
-Attend technical meetings and record decisions and action items reports; and
-Provide a bi-weekly status report outlining work in progress, work completed, and work planned using a template that will be provided by the Technical Authority.

New Job Posting: Senior JAVA Developer

2/22/2010

Client is looking for a Senior JAVA developer for the CRM Case Management project for a term assignment running from date of award to September 2010. 

Client is looking for someone with the skills listed below as well as the ability to bridge between design and development.  A design binder will be provided including the HiFi¡¦s for development.  Client needs someone to start during the design phase so that they can work with the design team early to ensure they are knowledgeable with the design other than just what we can learn from the design binder as well as ensuring that they are within the scope of the requirements.

New Job Posting: Project Manager -19/02

2/18/2010

Our Ottawa based client is seeking a Project Manager for a one year contract position. 

*Travel to Regina may be required

All candidates must possess Secret Clearance.


Project Manager
A. Required Services
The required services will usually be related to one or many of the following knowledge areas:
o Project Integration Management
o Project Scope Management
o Project Time Management
o Project Cost Management
o Project Quality Management
o Project Human Resource Management
o Project Communications Management
o Project Risk Management
o Project Procurement Management

Deliverables:

The required services will include, but are not limited to the following:
o Planning and coordinating project management activities including financial, planning and contracting aspects;
o Planning and organizing a project management office;
o Giving briefings on progress and concerns of project;
o Coordinating and preparing documentation in response to scheduled and unscheduled reports, returns and observations to
update management on project progress;
o Planning and coordinating the activities of project personnel, internal customers, contractors and other support providers;
o Preparing formal Statement of Work, work breakdown structure and compliance charts;
o Producing draft plans and sections for incorporation into the Project Implementation Plan or Request for Proposal;
o Preparing draft evaluation plans, criteria and evaluation schedules;
o Developing, planning, analyzing, evaluating and prioritizing deliverables and requirements.

New Job Posting: Junior Web Application Developer

2/11/2010

The Junior Web Application Developer will support a variety of applications, using a variety of technologies including ASP.Net, VB.Net, and Visual Studio 2003/2005.   Duties will include support and maintenance of existing applications as well as the development of additional features and enhancements.

Please note: to be considered, candidates must be a new or recent grad (within the past year).  Position will start early/mid April and run for one year.  Bilingualism is an asset.