The Toronto APL Special Interest Group - APL Skills Database P.O. Box 55, Adelaide Street Post Office, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2H8 email: info@torontoapl.org or apl_jobs@acm.org website: http://www.torontoapl.org =================================================================== September 2001 1. Agent, New York, NY 2. Agent, Newark, NJ 3. Thinkpath Inc., Toronto 4. PROCOM, San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Newark, NJ 5. PROCOM, San Diego, CA 6. PROCOM, Newark, NJ 7. Manulife Financial 8. Agent, Needham, MA 9. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas =================================================================== 1. Agent, New York, NY **NOTE: response to this position has been overwhelming. Please do not respond or send your resume if you have not already done so. Thank you...Daniel Wing From: Daniel Wing To: Subject: Consulting Position Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 11:04:49 -0400 We are looking for a contract APL programmer in New York City for a 4-6 month engagement. The project will involve enhancing an existing APL system. If interested, please contact: Daniel Wing Head of Professional Services ebusinessware 20 West 22nd Street, 3rd floor New York, NY 10010 646-638-4741. =================================================================== 2. Agent, Newark, NJ From: Laura Cammack To: "'apl_jobs@acm.org'" Subject: job posting Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2001 13:22:29 -0400 APL Programmer salary 75K range Location: Newark, NJ Job Responsibilities: -Perform moderately complex programming, desing and analysis tasks. -Perform moderately complex product design tasks. -Create appropriate test environments. -Perform QA testing. -Code significant pieces of application programming and integrate into overall system architecture. -Participate in creation and maintenance of project management flowcharts. -Integrate business knowledge into analysis tasks. Skills Requirements: -5-7 years software development experience. Must have APL development experience Educational Requirements: -Bachelor's Degree CONTACT: Laura Cammack Eanes JLS Technical Staffing 1-800-434-7288, x23 http://www.jlstechnicalstaffing.com =================================================================== 3. THINKPATH INC., Toronto APL Programmer Location:Toronto Job Category: software/programming Date Posted: Sept.19, 2001 View the job posting at workopolis.com: http://jobs.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/work.job_posting?pi_job_id=5143989 Job Details Job order - J0701-0116 - Full Time position Title APL Programmer Category Development City Toronto Salary 65,000/Year Start Date 18/07/2001 Job Description Our software development client located in downtown Toronto is looking for a full-time developer to join their team. To be suitable for this position you must have the following skills: * current skills in APL programming * excellent verbal and written communication skills as you will be in contact with clients * the ability to work independently in a team environment * a keen attention to detail * you should also be comfortable with PC and standard applications (eg. Windows, Word etc) Skills Software Development APL =================================================================== 4. PROCOM, San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Newark, NJ APL Programmer Locations: San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Newark, NJ Job Category: software/programming Date Posted: Sept.19, 2001 View the job posting at workopolis.com: http://jobs.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/work.job_posting?pi_job_id=5159147 Position Number 4409 Position Type APL Programmer Rate N/A Duration FT City San Diego Province/State California Country U.S.A. Job Description -Perform moderately complex programming, desing and analysis tasks. -Perform moderately complex product design tasks. -Create appropriate test environments. -Perform QA testing. -Code significant pieces of application programming and integrate into overall system architecture. -Participate in creation and maintenance of project management flowcharts. -Integrate business knowledge into analysis tasks. Skills Requirements: -5-7 years software development experience Educational Requirements: -Bachelor's Degree =================================================================== 5. PROCOM, San Diego, CA Training Coordinator Location: San Diego, CA Job Category: management - other, training Date Posted: Sept.19, 2001 View the job posting at workopolis.com: http://jobs.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/work.job_posting?pi_job_id=5159106 Position Number 4408 Position Type Training Coordinator Rate N/A Duration FT City San Diego Province/State California Country U.S.A. Job Description West Coast Training Coordinator will provide training to new clients, existing clients, and account managers on products and services offered. They will stay current on all Investment Services products and services as well as assess training needs on these products and services. The coordinator will create and update training materials through New Jersey training group as needed. The coordinator will also be able to provide specialized and customized training programs for new and existing clients. Skills Requirements: Knowledge of APL and most of its products and services Great communication skills Previous training experience Financial Industry knowledge Ability to write and review documentation Previous portfolio management and financial services industry experience a plus. Educational Requirements: Bachelors degree a plus =================================================================== 6. PROCOM, Newark, NJ Development Analyst Location:Newark, NJ Job Category: other Year(s) of Experience 4 Date Posted: Sept. 19, 2001 View the job posting at workopolis.com: http://jobs.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/work.job_posting?pi_job_id=5159149 Position Number 4406 Position Type Development Analyst Rate N/A Duration FT City Newark Province/State New Jersey Country U.S.A. Job Description This person will be responsible for providing their business knowledge and experience to the development and extension of the APL Plus application. Candidate will be responsible for writing functional requirements and technical specifications, as well as, work closely with product management, Java/APL developers, and QA. Candidate requires 4 years of college and experience in the financial industry. Experience with portfolio accounting, trading, or performance measurement systems is beneficial. Skills Requirements: Financial Industry Experience required Experience with Portfolio Accounting, Trading, or Performance Measurement systems a plus Educational Requirements: College degree is required =================================================================== 7. Manulife Financial IT Graduate Opportunities Location:ON Job Category: mis (management info. sys.) Date Posted: Sept.17, 2001 View the job posting at workopolis.com: http://jobs.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/work.job_posting?pi_job_id=5200550 IT Graduate Opportunities #150;0100282 Description THIS POSTING IS INTENDED FOR NEW BACHELOR'S DEGREE GRADUATES (YEAR 2002) IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND OTHER IT RELATED DISCIPLINE. About Manulife Financial Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services company operating in 15 countries and territories worldwide. Through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners, Manulife Financial offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services. Funds under management by Manulife Financial (Manulife Financial Corporation and its affiliated companies) were Cdn\$140.9 billion as at June 30, 2001. INFORMATION SERVICES AT MANULIFE Our Information Services Group provides a wealth of support in such areas as Project Management and Consulting, Programming, Systems Administration, and Desktop Services and Support. TECHNOLOGY CURRENTLY IN USE AT MANULIFE Application Development: Data/Process Modeling, GUI, Object Oriented Analysis/Design, Quality Assurance, Structured Analysis/Process Design Databases: DB2, IDMS, Natural Adabas, Oracle, Sybase Programming Languages: APL, Assembler, C++, C, CICS Command Level, Cobol I, II, Delphi, Netron Cap, Powerbuilder, SAS, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Web Tools Mainframe: Easytreive, Endevor, File Aid/DB2, File Aid/MVS, IBM/MVS utilities, Insight for DB2, JCL, Syncsort, TSO, VSAM, X-Pediter CICS, X-PediterTSO Hot Skills: Architecture, Capsil, Data Warehousing, Geac, Internet/Intranet, IVR, Java/Javascript, Lotus Notes/Development, LotusScript, MQ Series, PeopleSoft Qualifications Manulife recruits new graduates from all IT disciplines. No matter what your area of interest or specialty, Manulife Financial offers opportunities that are suited to your field of study and career goals. =================================================================== 8. Agent, Needham, MA US-MA-Needham-TECHNICAL ANALYST Our firm is over 30 years old and a national leader in the design and administration of non-qualified executive benefit strategies for Fortune 500 & 1,000 companies and high net worth individuals. We currently have an opportunity available for a TECHNICAL ANALYST. RESPONSIBILITY Preparation and documentation of mathematical exhibits and descriptive narrative that illustrate the financial impact of the firm’s proprietary life insurance and annuity product designs for its clients (i.e., corporations and high net worth individuals). Responsibility entails both detailed mathematical support for the firm’s newly developed product offerings as well as similar support for existing products. This is a key position in the firm with responsibility for the creation of client-ready deliverable work product. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Preparation of financial/mathematical exhibits for product sales proposal presentations and administrative reports, as well as any necessary written descriptive support. Preparation of insurance product performance illustrations through the use of multiple insurance carriers’ software that quantify multiple product sensitivity variables. Work closely with Firm’s Chief Actuary (FSA, FCIA) on existing and new insurance product alternatives for clients. Liaise with Client Services Department on client administrative matters that relate to financial/mathematical aspects of the firm’s products. KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESIRED Bachelor’s (or advanced) degree in mathematics or science; actuarial studies is preferred. Exceptional attention to detail. Keen ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines. High level of intellectual curiosity. Strong mathematical, technical, research, project management and writing skills. Expertise with all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with Visual Basic applications, APL, Paradox and Access desired. Considered a big plus if person possesses an existing familiarity with life insurance and annuity products, qualified employee benefit programs and/or non-qualified executive compensation/benefit programs. Additional Information Salary: $50,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year Position Type: Full Time Contact Information Stephanie eHiring@aol.com 50 Cabot Street Needham MA 02494 =================================================================== 9. BlueCross BlueShield of Texas US-TX-Dallas-Actuarial Systems Manager Seeking the Best...means finding professionals who want to rise above and experience new challenges in a dynamic work environment. It also means offering the best opportunities and benefits in return. Join one of the most recognized and respected names in health care, and you'll soon understand what makes a career with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas second to none. Under the direction of the Director of Statistical Control, this position plans, coordinates, controls and manages the Personnel assigned to systems development and maintenance of test and production systems; provides research or management information data for use by Actuarial and other divisions; monitors unit and departmental performance standards initiating improvements as required; also assists with planning and implementations of actuarial division information technology resources; and assists in preparing the departmental budget and monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the corporate and divisional budget. The selected candidate will meet the following criteria: 1) posses a Bachelor’s degree in Math or Computer Science; 2) have a minimum of 6 years work related experience using mainframe or client/server systems, including 4 years in a supervisory role; 3) have effective oral and written communication skills to interact with all levels of corporate personnel; 4) possess the ability to effectively adapt and apply changing technology to business needs; and 5) to have good analytical and problem solving skills. In addition, we prefer the selected candidate to possess previous work experience using APL systems; previous work experience in a leadership role in an environment using SQL and/or Teradata; and previous work experience in a managed care, healthcare or insurance environment. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. Interested applicants should apply by submitting your resume with Job#17709 online to: marty_bankston@bcbstx.com, via mail to BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Attn: Marty Bankston, 901 S. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080, or Fax: (972) 766-6102. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workplace diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are a condition of employment. Additional Information Salary: $65,000.00 to $81,000.00 per year Position Type: Full Time, Employee Ref Code: 3513580 Contact Information Marty Bankston marty_bankston@bcbstx.com BlueCross BlueShield of Texas 901 S. Central Expressway Richardson TX 75080 Fax: 972-766-6102 =================================================================== Notes ===== This employment information is part of the Toronto APL SIG APL Skills Database. 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