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 =================================================================== *Note: These bulletins now contain ONLY messages sent directly to and are posted as soon as possible to subscribers. For other typical postings, we recommend you visit the searchable job sites listed at the bottom of the APL Skills Database website page, and search each of these with the keyword 'apl'. June 2002 1. Manulife Financial 2. Agent, Toronto 3. USAA, San Antonio, TX =================================================================== 1. Manulife Financial Subject: Job posting To: apl_jobs@acm.org Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 14:21:12 -0400 Please find attached the below job posting. I will not be accepting resumes via this email. All traffic should be directed to our website, www.manulife.com, which is indicated in the posting. Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group 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 were Cdn$146.7 billion as at March 31, 2002. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘0945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. The incumbent will function as a Systems Analyst in the Pricing Support Department. The Systems Analyst's primary role is system development and maintenance of APL illustration systems for new business and in force policy illustrations with individual assignments determined on a project basis. These APL illustration systems are tools for product development, special illustrations and the development and testing of the U.S. Individual Insurance Illustration system. The Pricing Support Department is part of U.S. Individual Insurance Division. The Pricing Support Department is responsible for the analysis and testing of the various new or repriced products that are incorporated into the U.S. Individual Insurance Illustration system for use by our sales force. The Systems Analyst's assigned projects require evaluation of actuarial product specifications and user requirements, delivery of documented program code and unit testing results. New systems will follow current Manulife design standards in the screens, software and hardware configurations. As a member of the Pricing Support team, the Systems Analyst works closely with the Pricing Support business analysts to build APL product workspaces according to actuarial product specifications and user requirements. The candidate will provide technical software systems support to users in Pricing Support for testing of production systems, and the in force customer service area for special illustration requests and in force support. QUALIFICATIONS: -1-3 years experience programming in APL -Self-motivated individual who can identify and develop new business efficiencies that will enhance the business analysts testing roles using the APL illustration systems. -1-2 years of experience in technical design and programming in a PC-based environment using structured system development. -Insurance industry experience, preferably individual life insurance. -Good mathematical aptitude with the ability to understand complex calculations -Good technical communication skills and the ability to communicate and work in a team environment. Educational Requirement: -Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience Helpful: -Knowledge of PC programming architecture and applications that comply with Microsoft programming standards. -Some actuarial or other technical insurance-related training -Some related marketing system/illustration system experience Please go to www.manulife.com and apply to Job # 0200558 =================================================================== 2. Agent, Toronto From: "Beverly Short" To: Subject: Senior APL Programmer/Developer position Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 10:52:00 -0400 Required immediately for full time - Senior APL Developer. Salary commensurate with experience. Location is Yonge and Sheppard Avenue, North York (Toronto). Please contact undersigned, Beverly Short Sr. IT Consultant 416 494-4466 ext.22 416 884-3084 mobile =================================================================== 3. USAA, San Antonio, TX From: "Phillips, Lindsey" To: "'apl_jobs@acm.org'" Subject: Job posting Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 16:22:47 -0500 from: Lindsey Phillips Account Executive-AdComm tmp.worldwide Imagine a workplace...TM ...rich in culture, benefits and innovation. That's USAA! USAA has served present and former members of the U.S. military and their families since 1922 and is one of America's leading insurance and financial services companies. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with offices throughout the nation, USAA is a dynamic, Fortune 500 company with more than 4.7 million members and assets in excess of $60 billion. We made Fortune's "Top 100 Best Companies to Work For" list, placed 12th on Training magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Best Training Programs", and was ranked by Computerworld as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT." As an IT SR SYSTEMS ANALYST in our San Antonio, TX headquarters, you will provide analytical, technical, and administrative expertise in the life cycle of acquiring/developing, implementing and maintaining information technology solutions. In addition, you will consult with business partners on business requirements and specifications, assist in the development of criteria to evaluate systems available in the marketplace and provide input to recommendations for product selection. Other duties include assisting in the installation, customization, and testing of purchased software; providing analysis/programming support to implement, modify, and sustain in-house developed applications; developing, assigning and completing work packages; identifying/analyzing discrepancies/system failures; maintaining application system environments; and developing work plans for vendor releases and upgrades. Qualified candidates will have: * 5+ years of technical experience in the development/maintenance of business applications using APL (A Programming Language) * Strong analytical and communication skills Preferred qualifications: * General knowledge of the Property & Casualty Insurance business to include Financial Actuary or P&C Pricing * Experience with at least two other major programming languages * 1 year of actual experience with DHTML, Visual Basic, and client server technology * Ability to lead small projects including developing and monitoring plans, schedules and work estimates * Strong understanding of process methodology In return, we offer a highly competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits, including: comprehensive health coverage, retirement and 401(k) plans, tuition assistance, annual leave, paid sick leave, company stores, casual business dress code, secured parking, cafeterias, physical fitness centers, investments, physical fitness centers, bonus program and association privileges. If you're ready to begin your career with one of the best, please apply online using our resume submittal form at www.usaa.com, click on employment opportunities, and reference job # IT-SAT-16236/INT261. USAA's major office locations include San Antonio, Texas * Norfolk, Virginia * Tampa, Florida * Sacramento, California * Phoenix, Arizona * Colorado Springs, Colorado. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. =================================================================== Notes ===== This employment information is part of the Toronto APL SIG APL Skills Database. This text contains job descriptions which have been forwarded to us from companies seeking APL-skilled personnel, or have been gathered from other sources and Internet job posting sites. Note that some overlap may exist in these job descriptions. The Toronto APL SIG does not attempt to represent, explain or in any way favour any of these companies. 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