For more information and to apply
please contact Maggie at (519) 570-1100
and mention Kitchener-Waterloo.net as your reference for a faster consideration.

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Item price: TBD
Location: Waterloo

Description:

The focus of the Media Manager will be to drive cost effective customer acquisition and support brand initiatives for Research In Motion, Ltd. (RIM) North America. The Media Manager will work closely with Brand, Product, Channel, e-Business and external agency groups to develop and execute multi-platform media programs that deliver against RIM\’s business metrics.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

* Manage media agency to create and drive execution of online marketing programs and initiatives that will achieve brand and business goals
* Provide expertise and oversee strategy and execution of all online marketing efforts, including display advertising, broadband video, affiliate marketing, email marketing, emerging digital/mobile media, and viral/word of mouth campaigns
* Determine budgets, time lines and resources needed to achieve campaign goals
* Collaborate with Brand Advertising Media Manager, media and creative agencies to ensure integrated approach across all platforms
* Manage monthly and quarterly media budgets to plan
* Effectively manage expectations with internal management
* Evaluate effectiveness of consumer and B2B online campaigns and work with agencies to provide appropriate benchmarks and projections
* Collaborate with media analysts and agencies to develop campaign performance optimization recommendations, and direct agencies to execute those recommendations
* Research target audience behavior and psychographics and brief agencies
* Gather industry research, competitive landscape information and trade intelligence for media strategy development and optimization
* Serve as day-to-day contact for, and foster relationships with internal product and marketing teams and external vendors to facilitate workflow
* Research and make recommendations on emerging technologies and new media

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

* Agency or client-side marketing experience (5-7+ years)
* Agency management experience a plus
* In-depth understanding of offline and online media buying fundamentals
* Experience in online marketing and website development cycle
* Direct experience with analytical tools (DART, Google Analytics, HBX) and online marketing metrics such as ROI, click-through rate, cost-per-click, conversion rate, average order size, etc.
* History of fostering partnerships to create innovative solutions
* Possess the initiative and ability to take ownership of projects
* Strong attention to details and demonstrated ability to run projects on budget, on schedule and on strategy
* Knowledge of research methods that yield deep understanding of business, competition and customers

Job Number: 0803538
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Item price: TBD
Location: Waterloo

Description:
RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

This position is primarily required to assist the Credit Services team in processing the customer\’s credit applications and to assist in daily Credit Services administrative activates.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The role will support other departments within the company such as Customer Service, Account Operations, Collections, Billing, Legal and Sales etc.

* Facilitate credit applications and verify accuracy of the customer information to meet legal requirements. Verify requests for changes to the customer profiles and validate the changes once completed

* Manage the updated accounts with regards to accuracy, credit lines and risk category fields in SAP. Maintain appropriate notes for subsequent communication and verification by the Collectors handling the accounts. Monitor the Credit Services Inbox by handling requests from internal and external customers

* Prepare files for credit line granting to facilitate orders to be processed, have the file approved by relevant authorized persons, and process the orders within the timelines and service level expected. This involves obtaining the D&B Business report on the customer, running the reports from our system (payment history, aging report, etc.) and making recommendations to the manager

* Submit and follow up with Insurance company for credit risk coverage. Manage the requests and track the accounts for proper coverage. Provide reports to the Insurance company and management as needed to supplement the contract requirements, periodically

* Assist with searches from internal customers for NDA\’s, i.e., legal and registered names and addresses, organizational structure of company, etc. Assist the other teams with credit related questions and in other daily administrative activities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

University or College Graduate preferred. Other Credit related programs will also be considered if done in a recognized institution. At least 2 years of credit related experience or in an senior administrative role, preferably within the industry.

If you\’re driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it\’s time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

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Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market. RIM\’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agree

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Item price: $53-67K
Location: Waterloo

Description:
The City of Waterloo is seeking a Database Administrator to assist in the management of all of the City\’s data and information resources by establishing (developing, implementing, monitoring) the pertinent policies, standards and procedures throughout the organization, coordinating all data base development activity, and maintaining an inventory of City\’s data components. This position will assist in identifying business problems or opportunities, defining the functional business system requirements for a proposed solution and translating these into business system specifications where appropriate, implementing accepted system solutions on behalf of the client in accordance with the Corporation\’s planned information technology direction, developing and implementing custom software solutions to ensure that proper business practices are in place in accordance with corporate strategy and with administering of all corporate databases.

Position: ……….. Database Administrator
Status: …………. Full Time
Salary: …………. $53,200 – $66,500
Hours of Work:…. 35 hrs per week
Location:………… Waterloo City Hall
Competition No:… 09-09

ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Monitor and enforce data management standards
• Install and implement standards for client database connectivity software
• Maintain and monitor database security and access policies, performance, backups and servers error logs.
• Assist with data conversion and migration
• Assist in the upgrading of all databases as required.
• Assist in the design and implementation of data management standards and in the inventory maintenance of data components
• Provide consulting services to other areas of Information Systems as it relates to databases e.g., Oracle RDBMS
• Assist in the management of public access data, the logical and physical database design and the development and maintenance of corporate data models
• Assist in the development and maintain interfaces between different corporate systems to ensure proper data exchange
• Provide expertise during business application development to ensure proper fit and corporate standards, as well as analysis of risks and resources requirements for IT projects and for database related projects
• Provide consultation, guidance and instruction with respect to storage for databases on UNIX
• Provide assistance with design of database based project/implementation based on analysis and requirements (ie. create resources, deadlines, weekly deliverables)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Computer Science or related degree with courses dealing with Oracle RDBMS and UNIX administration
• Oracle Certified Professional certification
• Microsoft Sequel server experience and proficiency considered an asset
• Proficient in systems design, data structures, algorithms, computer architecture, relational database design, data modeling, SQL, Operating Systems like UNIX, LINUX, Windows XP, etc.

Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are asked to submit a resume and covering letter quoting file #09-09 to Human Resources, City Hall, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the closing date shown below.

Human Resources
City of Waterloo
100 Regina Street South.
Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8
Fax: (519) 747-8511
Email: hrinfo@city.waterloo.on.ca

Closing Date: March 31, 2009

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Item price: $59-74K
Location: Kitchener

Description:

Utilizing your financial expertise and proven business acumen, you will perform complex financial analysis, prepare capital and operating budget reports to senior management and Council, assist wit the preparation of annual audited financial statements, provide financial advice for special projects, monitor daily cash flow, contribute to investment management, and assess internal control systems to identify improvement strategies. Your professional accounting designation is supported by at least two years\’ accounting or financial analyst experience, computer proficiency, and exceptional analytical skills.

salary range: $59,191-$73,989 per annum (under review) Competition #19-791

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The City of Kitchener values a diverse workforce and seeks to attract and retain individuals who will work together to create and sustain a vibrant, healthy, safe, and caring community. You are invited to submit your resume, quoting the appropriate competition number, by 4:00pm on Wednesday, Marc 25, 2009 to:

Staffing Coordinator, City of Kitchener
200 King Street West, 3rd floor, West Wing Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
email: … humres@kitchener.ca
fax: ….. (519)741-2400
TTY: ….. (519)741-2385

Work ~ Life balance in Kitchener

Surveyed as one of Ontario\’s \’happiest places to live\’ and recently named as one of Canada\’s most livable cities, Kitchener boasts an exceptional quality of life. Vibrant arts and culture scene, an exciting and endless list of festivals and events, abundant parks, trails, and natural areas, and, great affordable living alternatives ~ Kitchener offers every urban amenity.


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Item price: $45-56K
Location: Kitchener

Description:
Tech Savvy you will work collaboratively wit our client services team to provide support excellence for computer hardware and software on a desktop level to City personnel. You will exercise your communication, analytical, and reasoning expertise in this fast-paced environment and maintain an open communication system to ensure the development of service improvement methods. You will maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients. You demonstrate thorough knowledge of PC hardware, related peripheral troubleshooting techniques, MS Office, and Windows XP Pro. You have a post-secondary education and experience in a related discipline. Additionally, you ave a valid Class G driver\’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and a driver\’s abstract in good standing.