| Featured Local Jobs in Kanata | Technical Writer ((Full-time or contract)
We are seeking a junior to intermediate Technical Writer at Performance Technologies.
Responsibilities
* Work proficiently with Adobe FrameMaker, including book building,
cross-referencing, indexing, and using conditional text
* Update, reorganize, and edit existing documentation with guidance from Senior Writer
* Work on development of Style Guide, FrameMaker template, and process documentation
Qualifications:
* Minimum three years of experience as a Technical Writer (telecommunication industry preferred)
* Experience with Quadralay WebWorks as a single-source tool with Adobe FrameMaker is desirable
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education:
* Undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, or English, or post-secondary education in Technical Writing
Portfolio is required at interview.
Interested candidates should respond by sending a click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Sales Manager - Kanata, ON
SPORT CHEK
POSITION: Sales Manager - Soft Goods
LOCATION: Kanata Centrum
SALES MANAGER
Who you are:
You are passionate about sport and live an active lifestyle. You will have a positive and engaged attitude toward our customers and employees. You will work with the DSM to ensure that the goals of the department are reached. You will take a leadership role in the department to ensure that both personal and store sales goals are met and that the department runs smoothly in the DSMs absence.
What youll do:
* Deliver a high level of customer service
* Deliver a minimum $6000 a week in personal sales
* Consistent execution of department etiquettes
* Mentor sales associates in your department
* Deliver on a daily game plan for the department
* Maintain a positive work environment for staff
What youll get:
* Competitive base salary, benefits and a chance to participate in the bonus program
* Tuition reimbursement for completion of coaching certifications.
* Discounts on the latest gear
* Extensive training and development
* A dynamic and engaging work environment
Qualifications:
* High level of product knowledge for your department
* Two years experience in retail environment
* Proven success in past roles
* Computer literacy
* Post secondary education and asset
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted.
click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Full - Time Visual Merchandiser - Kanata, ON
SPORT CHEK
POSITION: Full - Time Visual Merchandiser
LOCATION: Kanata Centrum - Kanata, Ontario
Visual Merchandiser
Who you are.
Your left brain and right brain are in constant communication. As a Visual Merchandiser you are creative, yet analytical when it comes to consumer buying patterns and market trends. As such, your job will be to combine artistic flair with technical know-how in implementing all aspects of merchandising the sales floor. In short, your ability to enhance the Sport Chek shopping experience will contribute positively to eventual sales.
What youll do.
· Ensure all visual elements are displayed with current merchandise and reflect current market trends
· Support the set-up of all promotional events and seasonal change-overs.
· Continuously plan and organize the merchandising of wall and floor fixtures
· Maintain all point of purchase, sign-holders and fixtures
· Assist with pricing, unpacking, and placement of stock
· Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
What youll get.
· Competitive salary
· Discounts on all the latest gear
· A fun, fast paced environment
· Hands on training
Your qualifications.
§ Passion for sports, sports fashion, and the outdoors
§ Prior visual or merchandising experience is definitely an asset
§ Excellent interpersonal skills
§ Ability to work independently and with a team
§ Excellent time management skills
§ Ability to lift/move boxes
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted.
click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Assistant Manager/Department Sales Manager - Kanat
SPORT CHEK
POSITION: Assistant Manager / Department Sales Manager (1 year contract to cover maternity leave )
LOCATION: Kanata Centrum - Kanata, Ontario
Assistant Manager / Department Sales Manager
Who you are:
You have a passion for sport and live an active lifestyle. Your job is to assist the Store General Manager in maximizing the net profit of their location by effective management of all functions in the store. You are the second in charge and responsible for all aspects of the store when the Manager is absent. You will have responsibilities related to your respective department. You demonstrate a positive and engaged attitude when dealing with customers and employees
What youll do:
* Coach and develop department team and store team, through setting expectations, communication, coaching, feedback and ongoing support
* Build and manage a daily game plan for the department and store
* Create development plans for Full-time staff; support and coach to improve any performance gaps
* Communicate skills proven through effective huddles / meetings / PSIs / coaching sessions
* Maintain FGL performance management expectations (feedback/coaching); this includes progressive discipline where necessary
* Ensure a high level of customer service, and providing resolution for all customer concerns
* Maintaining a positive work environment for staff
* Continuous coaching for improvement with staff
* Deliver a minimum $2000 a week in personal sales
What youll get:
Competitive salary, benefits and chance to participate in bonus program
Discounts on the latest gear
Tuition reimbursement to complete coaching certifications
Extensive training
Dynamic and engaging environment
Your Qualifications:
* High level of product knowledge for your department
* At least 5 years retail experience with previous management experience
* Computer literacy
* Related post secondary education and asset
* Service shop compliance, if responsible for the Hardgoods Department
click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Full - Time Visual Merchandiser - Kanata, ON
SPORT CHEK
POSITION: Full - Time Visual Merchandiser
LOCATION: Kanata Centrum - Kanata, Ontario
Visual Merchandiser
Who you are.
Your left brain and right brain are in constant communication. As a Visual Merchandiser you are creative, yet analytical when it comes to consumer buying patterns and market trends. As such, your job will be to combine artistic flair with technical know-how in implementing all aspects of merchandising the sales floor. In short, your ability to enhance the Sport Chek shopping experience will contribute positively to eventual sales.
What youll do.
· Ensure all visual elements are displayed with current merchandise and reflect current market trends
· Support the set-up of all promotional events and seasonal change-overs.
· Continuously plan and organize the merchandising of wall and floor fixtures
· Maintain all point of purchase, sign-holders and fixtures
· Assist with pricing, unpacking, and placement of stock
· Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner
What youll get.
· Competitive salary
· Discounts on all the latest gear
· A fun, fast paced environment
· Hands on training
Your qualifications.
§ Passion for sports, sports fashion, and the outdoors
§ Prior visual or merchandising experience is definitely an asset
§ Excellent interpersonal skills
§ Ability to work independently and with a team
§ Excellent time management skills
§ Ability to lift/move boxes
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted.
click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Assistant Manager/Department Sales Manager - Kanat
SPORT CHEK
POSITION: Assistant Manager / Department Sales Manager (1 year contract to cover maternity leave )
LOCATION: Kanata Centrum - Kanata, Ontario
Assistant Manager / Department Sales Manager
Who you are:
You have a passion for sport and live an active lifestyle. Your job is to assist the Store General Manager in maximizing the net profit of their location by effective management of all functions in the store. You are the second in charge and responsible for all aspects of the store when the Manager is absent. You will have responsibilities related to your respective department. You demonstrate a positive and engaged attitude when dealing with customers and employees
What youll do:
* Coach and develop department team and store team, through setting expectations, communication, coaching, feedback and ongoing support
* Build and manage a daily game plan for the department and store
* Create development plans for Full-time staff; support and coach to improve any performance gaps
* Communicate skills proven through effective huddles / meetings / PSIs / coaching sessions
* Maintain FGL performance management expectations (feedback/coaching); this includes progressive discipline where necessary
* Ensure a high level of customer service, and providing resolution for all customer concerns
* Maintaining a positive work environment for staff
* Continuous coaching for improvement with staff
* Deliver a minimum $2000 a week in personal sales
What youll get:
Competitive salary, benefits and chance to participate in bonus program
Discounts on the latest gear
Tuition reimbursement to complete coaching certifications
Extensive training
Dynamic and engaging environment
Your Qualifications:
* High level of product knowledge for your department
* At least 5 years retail experience with previous management experience
* Computer literacy
* Related post secondary education and asset
* Service shop compliance, if responsible for the Hardgoods Department
click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Inside Sales Representatives
With over 30,000 end user licenses deployed and over 1,000 partners, N-able Technologies is growing its sales team to match customer demand. We are seeking highly motivated solution sales professionals with a strong work ethic and a desire to excel.
Responsibilities:
* Profiling, prospecting and booking sales presentations
* Deliver N-ables value proposition
* Support outside sales activities
* Meet and exceed monthly sales call quota
* Receive and answer prospective customers' sales inquiries
* Qualify leads by explaining types of service and products offered
Qualifications:
* Solution selling experience
* Dynamic, self-motivated positive individual with a high energy level and strength in driving new sales
* Consistent sales performance in meeting and exceeding sales call quotas
* Team player
* Aggressive, eager and willing to give 150% of their energy and time
About N-able
Founded in March 2000, N-able Technologies® is the market leader in delivering technology and training that transforms service organizations into managed service providers (MSPs). N-able's combination of products, people and processes help service providers develop, sell and deliver highly profitable managed services to the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market. N-able provides complete solutions to monitor, manage and optimize information technology and security from a business perspective, deliver business-value reports and drive effective and efficient service delivery.
click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Software Engineers
Nanometrics Seismological Instruments
Earthquakes. Volcanoes. Tsunamis. Global Warming. Nuclear Proliferation. Nanometrics is the world leader in seismological instruments used to investigate, understand and prevent these problems. If you are looking for a challenging career and want to make a difference in people's lives around the world, then join Nanometrics. Since 1986, we have been designing and manufacturing products used across the globe in mission critical monitoring networks. To support our continued growth, we are seeking self-driven, motivated professionals who are looking for an exciting and meaningful career. We offer an environment where you can apply your creativity to develop innovative, world-class products and work with leading-edge tools and technologies. We have an outstanding team of software developers and strongly support mentoring activities, as well as continuing education and training to ensure you are always learning and improving.
Software Engineers
We have several openings for talented software engineers of all levels to develop distributed data acquisition systems and visual analysis software using Java, Swing, Servlets, AJAX, RDF, Linux and relational databases. We emphasize excellent object-oriented design using test-driven development, design patterns, open source software, and Agile methods. You must have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, at least 1-2 years of professional experience, superior analysis and communications skills, and a mastery of Java or C++. We value exceptional engineering talent over experience in any specific technology.
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent
* 1-2 years of professional experience
* Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
* Skilled in object-oriented design
* Very strong in Java/C++
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Ability to write requirements, specifications and design documents
* Ability to write unit tests and test plans
* Knowledge of UML and design tools
Assets
* Experience with C/C++
* Java Swing and SWT knowledge
* JSP, Servlet, Tomcat, Jetty, web servers
* XML, RDF, Semantic Web technologies
* AJAX, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, SVG
* Relational databases, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Hibernate, SQL
* Eclipse, JUnit, Ant, Maven
* Network programming, sockets, TCP/IP, HTTP
* Real-time embedded systems experience, especially ARM & PowerPC
* Linux, GCC/GCJ, Perl
* Knowledge of GPS systems, Satellite IP networks
* Scientific background, especially geo-physics
Compensation package
Competitive salary and benefit package.
Location
Ottawa-West
Resumes by click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Product Marketing Specialist
As a Product Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for product-centric positioning, messaging, lead generation and other sales tools along with input on product strategy. You will be accountable for product mix optimization, competitive intelligence, product positioning, product metrics, go-to-market plans and coordinating/developing core marketing programs & tools. You will work closely the rest of the marketing team and outside suppliers by assisting in the delivery of collateral and outreach programs.
Responsibilities:
· Channels to market, win/loss analysis, attack/defend documentation, market sizing, product profitability and market segmentation
· Launch planning and preparedness
· Competitive analysis
· Product centric messaging & positioning
· Providing product centric sales tools, collateral and whitepapers
· Sales training and working with the internal marketing communications team to drive product-specific activities
· Working with Product Managers and R&D to develop integrated launch plans for new product developments
· Responsible for continually updating all web content pertaining to N-able product line including whitepapers
Qualifications:
· 2-4 years product marketing experience in enterprise management software industry
· Experience in network, system management software and/or managed services preferred
· Experience working with the IT channel and understanding of the managed services industry
· Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
· BA or BComm degree
About N-able Technologies
N-able Technologies® is the market leader in delivering technology and training that transforms service organizations into managed service providers (MSPs). N-able's combination of products, people and processes help service providers develop, sell and deliver highly profitable managed services to the small- and medium-sized business (SMB) market. N-able provides complete solutions to monitor, manage and optimize information technology and security from a business perspective, deliver business-value reports and drive effective and efficient service delivery.
click on the apply link below to apply to this job. | Buyer
NANOMETRICS SEISMOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS
Nanometrics, an Ottawa based company, is a world leader in digital seismic data acquisition systems that are used to locate earthquakes, warn about tsunamis, identify nuclear explosions, and aid research into the planets structure. Since 1986, Nanometrics has designed and manufactured custom, state-of-the-art electronics and advanced software for global, national and regional data acquisition networks.
Buyer
Nanometrics has an immediate opening for an outgoing, self-motivated, customer service oriented Buyer as a member of the procurement team. The successful candidate will perform the sourcing and procuring of electronic components and mechanical parts while ensuring accuracy of the MRP system. You will be responsible for expediting suppliers to support manufacturing production schedules, participating in the change management process, and identifying impact from a supply, cost and inventory perspective. Secondary duties will include processing sales orders.
Requirements
* Graduate of a Materials Management or Business Program from a recognized University or College
* 3 years purchasing experience, preferably in a hi-tech or electronics environment
* Experience with MRP/ERP systems
* PMAC or APICS designation would be considered an asset
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Resumes by click on the apply link below to apply to this job. |
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