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 MAY 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'. October 2002 1. Painted Word, Cambridge MA (POSITION FILLED - DO NOT APPLY) 2. Agent, Denver CO 3. Manulife, Toronto 4. RBC Insurance, Toronto 5. Agent, USA =================================================================== 1. Painted Word, Cambridge MA (POSITION NOW FILLED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY) Subject: APL opportunity Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 12:40:01 -0400 From: "Clark Curtis" Hi, I am looking for an individual to provide APL technical support on a project at one of our clients and I came across your website. Below is summary of our company and the opportunity. Thanks. Clark Curtis Vice President, Human Resources Painted Word Inc. voice: 617.949.5561 fax: 617.949.5515 Founded in 1996 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Painted Word is a full project lifecycle consulting firm committed to helping our clients use information and systems to improve their decision-making capabilities. Painted Word is focused on enabling companies to improve their performance and innovate their strategies through enhanced Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing solutions. We are looking for an experienced APL (A Programming Language) programmer to play a key project role in working with our project team at a Boston-based insurance industry client. Current APL experience is a must!!! This individual will work in collaboration with Painted Word s Project Team to successfully define & document the client s current APL environment, and then help identify the steps involved in porting the APL application into new technologies. We expect the initial assignment to take approximately 8 weeks - with a probable extension as the client has several other APL-based applications that they are looking to port to new technologies. Interested candidates would ideally be based in the greater Boston area and be willing & able to work at the client's Boston office at least 3 days per week. Contact Information resumes@paintedword.com Painted Word Inc. 25 First Street Cambridge 02141 Fax: 617-949-5515 =================================================================== 2. Agent, Denver CO "Alice Swanson" on 2002-10-01 07:03:23 To: Curtis Jones/San Jose/IBM@IBMUS cc: Subject: APL My name is Alice Swanson and I'm an Executive Recruiter in the Denver, Colorado area. My client is looking for an experienced APL user...it's a large financial investment firm. I saw your website and thought I'd give it a shot! Any ideas? Alice Swanson Director Professional Perspectives, Inc 303.893.3300 Phone 303.893.1245 Fax www.officeperspectives.com =================================================================== 3. Manulife, Toronto Senior Business Analyst/Business Analyst - Illustration System Support Location: Toronto/ ON Job Category: Computers-Support Services, Accounting Industry: Insurance - Life Company URL: http://www.manulife.com/careers Year(s) of Experience Date Posted: Sep 29, 2002 Listing Source: http://manulife.recruitsoft.com/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=JobOfferDetail&art_servlet_language=en&csNo=2&jobOfferNo=24259 Senior Business Analyst/Business Analyst - Illustration System Support - 0200830 Description The position of Senior Business Analyst/Business Analyst reporting to the Team Leader/Manager of Illustration System Support, in U.S. Individual Systems, provides a challenging opportunity to support testing and implementation of systems solutions for the multiple financial systems maintained by the area. As a member of a large project team, the incumbent will assist in the definition of user requirements, develop test strategies/plans, coordinate systems releases and implementation activities, build release environments, perform system, user, and release testing and assist in the APL testing. The ability to take a broad conceptual view is highly valued, especially when supported by a detailed understanding of the business. This position will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of financial systems/projects in a PC environment. This position requires a background in software testing as well as conceptual understanding of numbers and formulas used in product pricing. Qualifications Thorough understanding of Individual insurance operations Exposure to Illustration Systems Well developed testing experience in a PC environment Strong, self directed work habits, planning, prioritizing and organizational skills Good analytical skills coupled with a project and change management focus Team player with a track record of developing effective relationships across functional responsibilities Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced environment with enthusiasm and a keen understanding of the customer needs Excellent interpersonal skills for frequent interaction with users Thorough knowledge of systems design and structured analysis; designing test strategies, test cases and plans for user acceptance; system and regression testing and user training Good PC skills including Word and Excel Related Individual Insurance product experience A mathematical aptitude with an actuarial background would be an asset Minimum of 4-6 years progressive business analysis experience supporting medium to large size projects Minimum of 2-4 years progressive business analysis experience supporting small to medium size projects 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$139.8 billion as at June 30, 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. Profile Job Field Business Analysis Locations CA-ON-*Toronto Organization US Individual Schedule Full-time Additional Information Opening Date September 29, 2002 Closing Date October 11, 2002 =================================================================== 4. RBC Insurance, Toronto Actuarial Associate - Life/Corporate Acturarial RBC Insurance, Mississauga Location: Toronto/ ON Job Category: Insurance Industry: Banking/Finance Company URL: http://rbc.com/ Year(s) of Experience Date Posted: Oct 1, 2002 Listing Source: http://careers.peopleclick.com/jobposts/Client40_RBC/BU1/External/232-2458.htm Job Posting Requisition Number: 1773 Business Unit: RBC Insurance Position Title: Actuarial Associate - Life/Corporate Acturarial RBC Insurance, Mississauga Position Location: ON - Greater Toronto Area Position Type: Contract Related Experience: Minimum 4 years Language Requirements: English Minimum Education: Diploma/BA Required Accreditations: ASA or near ASA Travel Percentage: 0% Business Overview: RBC Insurance is one of Canada's leading insurance providers, bringing creditor, life, health, travel, home, auto and reinsurance products and services to more than 5 million North American customers. Position Overview: Assist in the monthly, quarterly and yearly preparation and investigation of Actuarial Life, A & S, and Annuity reserves for all Distribution Lines (Brokerage, Career, Direct) according to both US and Canadian GAAP. Assist completing the MCCSR, IIT, OSFI, and other external reports Assist in determining dividend rate scale for Ring-Fenced policies. Assist in enhancing the current Valuation System for more detailed reports Provide support for Key Divisional strategic thrusts Work on departmental projects and special requests. Required Skills: University degree Career ASA or near ASA 4 years + of Life Insurance Experience 4 SOA exams Excellent time management, analytical and organizational skills High level of proficiency with APL and MS Access Work effectively under pressure, deadlines and priorities Strong back ground in Canadian OR US GAAP Experience working with individual insurance products is essential =================================================================== 5. Agent, USA US-OH-Columbus/Zanesville-Manager, APL (A Programming Language) US-MN-Minneapolis-Manager, APL (A Programming Language) US-IN-Indianapolis-Manager, APL (A Programming Language) US-IL-Springfield/Champaign-Manager, APL (A Programming Language) US-WI-Madison-Manager, APL (A Programming Language) World leader in manufacturing market place offers excellent work environment, benefits and enterprise level technology is seeking a Manager, APL (A Programming Language). Responsibilities: - Will be responsible for applications, configurations, end users and development staff - Ability to leverage understanding of APL and its relation to other enterprise level packages like SAP and Siebel Requirements: - Extensive development experience with APL language as well as managing and mentoring development staff - Ability to propagate and standardize applications across a heterogeneous multi site enterprise - Experience with large scale global conversion of multiple systems to an ERP system Please send your word based resume to rwilson@i-focuscorp.com We work with the companies that you want to work for. i.focus corp. is a search and placement firm focusing on the emerging technology markets. Our client companies are seeking technology talent, business professionals, project management professionals, and successful sales & marketing talent. Our typical clients are engaged in the development or implementation of hardware, software, or related technology services. We partner with companies that create or utilize of the latest advancements in technology. Representative industries: manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, biotechnology, health sciences, services, and consumer goods. To learn more about i.focus corp., check out our website at www.i-focuscorp.com. EOE Additional Information Position Type: Full Time, Employee Ref Code: mrw822mapl-c Contact Information Ryan Wilson rwilson@i-focuscorp.com I-Focus www.i-focuscorp.com Houston =================================================================== 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. 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