Platinum Staffing Solutions Canada

PLATINUM STAFFING SOLUTIONS CANADA

INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
$100,000+

Responsibilities
Provide oversight in integrating high-level architectural designs into the operational framework of the designated operational area(s). 
Convert logical architectural designs into physical operational designs. 
Coordinate the integration of infrastructure components, new technologies and/or operational solutions that affect all areas (network, data services, security services, operating systems, web services, supportability, maintainability, and fail-over capability).
Maintain service integrity and continuity throughout life cycle of solution, troubleshooting problems across functional boundaries, and creating standards/processes that reflect operational standards of excellence. 
Assess application architecture and design for selecting the right type of infrastructure including hardware, OS, Middleware and systems monitoring
Assess capacity/performance requirements for the applications and propose a scalable and highly available design

Job Requirements
Job requires a Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired.
Five to ten years experience working with user requirements or designing and validating technical solutions.
Expert work experience with one or more of the following areas:  Operating Systems, Network Services, Web Services/SOA, Security Services, Data Services, Java/.Net platforms, SAN/NAS storage platforms.

Skills
Areas of expertise includes
Unix/Linux(Redhat) and/or Windows 2003 engineering knowledge
Middleware engineering knowledge with one or more of the following: Weblogic, Oracle Application Server, Tomcat, Webmethods or other J2EE containers and .Net environments
Strong SOA, Webservices, BPEL/BPM knowledge
Systems development experience with various Internet technologies and network programming is a strong plus
Strong skills in the instrumentation and integration of monitoring, security solutions for applications and infrastructure components
Hands on experience with debugging infrastructure integration and application performance issues.
Broad technology infrastructure knowledge which includes datacenter, hardware, OS, middleware, storage, network and database platforms

Our client is an equal opportunity employer who firmly supports and recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion.

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PLATINUM STAFFING SOLUTIONS CANADA

Conseiller principal en avantages sociaux - Bilingual – Senior Benefits Consultant

Montreal, Quebec

$100ks+

Conseiller principal en avantages sociaux – Montréal
Le conseiller principal en avantages sociaux joue un rôle essentiel dans la croissance des activités de services­conseils  sur le marché québécois tout en dirigeant son équipe et en assurant la réalisation de projets clients. Le titulaire de ce poste exerce ses fonctions à Montréal. Il assure la direction et l’expansion d’une petite équipe locale de conseillers en s’appuyant sur les ressources de services-conseils de Hewitt à l’échelle du Canada.

Parmi les responsabilités liées à ce poste, mentionnons les suivantes :
Agir à titre de conseiller principal en ce qui concerne les stratégies des régimes d’avantages sociaux et de soins de santé, la conception des régimes, les stratégies de tarification, le choix des fournisseurs et la gestion courante des régimes
Diriger les activités de démarchage auprès des clients cibles ou potentiels
Faire preuve de leadership et de jugement en anticipant les besoins des clients et ceux associés aux divers projets et en proposant des solutions de rechange
Diriger ou animer des réunions complexes avec les clients de manière à produire des résultats concrets
Travailler en étroite collaboration avec notre équipe de vente et les autres ressources à l’échelle nationale afin de développer de nouvelles relations d’affaires à Montréal
Encadrer les autres membres de l’équipe par ses connaissances techniques et ses conseils
Agir à titre de ressource stratégique auprès des conseillers en avantages sociaux
Démontrer un leadership éclairé
Participer à des groupes et événements professionnels et faire des présentations auprès de différents groupes de l’entreprise

Senior Benefits Consultant – Montreal
The Senior Benefits Consultant will be instrumental in growing Consulting business in the Quebec market while leading the team and delivering on client projects. This role will be located in Montreal and will involve leading and growing a small team of consultants locally, with the support and resources of  broader Canadian Consulting operations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Lead consultant for Benefit / health strategy, plan design, pricing strategy, vendor selection and ongoing plan management
Provide client leadership on targeted clients/prospects
Exhibit leadership in business judgment in anticipating client/project needs and developing alternative solutions.
Leads/facilitate complex client meetings to measurable results
Work closely with our Sales & Accounts team and other national resources to develop new business in Montreal
Provide technical and consulting coaching to other team members
Act as strategic resource for Benefit consultants
Exhibit thought leadership
Participate in industry trade groups and event and present to different business groups

Qualifications
Compétences

Diplôme universitaire et 10 ans d’expérience dans le milieu des services-conseils ou de l’assurance
Expérience significative du domaine des ressources humaines et des avantages sociaux à Montréal
Enthousiasme à l’idée de jouer un rôle déterminant dans la croissance du volume d’affaires, tant auprès des clients actuels que potentiels
Compétences exceptionnelles en gestion de projet
Expérience dans la gestion et la consolidation des relations avec les clients
Volonté de faire partie d’une équipe qui développe de nouvelles occasions d’affaires
Grand sens de l’organisation, initiative et capacité de travailler efficacement seul ou en équipe
Connaissances techniques solides et capacité à suivre l’évolution des tendances dans le secteur
À l’aise à l’idée de travailler dans un petit bureau
Souci du détail et des résultats
Capacité d’agir comme guide ou mentor auprès des autres membres du service
Excellentes compétences en informatique, particulièrement avec la suite Microsoft Office, et capacité d’apprendre rapidement l’utilisation de nouveaux programmes
Maîtrise parfaite du français et de l’anglais
Qualifications

University degree and 10 years of direct experience in a consulting/insurance environment.
Significant experience with the Montreal HR / benefits community.
Excitement in playing an influential role in growing and expanding both existing and new clients in the market.
Exceptional project management skills.
Experience in managing and growing client relationships.
Comfortable being part of a team involved in new business opportunities.
Highly organized self-starter who works well independently and within a team.
Strong technical expertise and the ability to remain current with respect to industry trends.
Comfortable working in a small office.
Detail and results oriented.
Ability to act as an effective mentor and coach for practice members.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft office and ability to learn new programs quickly.
Must be fluently bilingual (English/French).

Please apply online here

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PLATINUM STAFFING SOLUTIONS CANADA

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

CALGARY, ALBERTA

Salary: $125,00 – $135,00

JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Regional Sales Manager

Summary of Position: Supervise and support the Technical Sales Representatives within his/her identified territory. Work with the management team to establish and implement sales strategies throughout the territory.

Reports to: National Sales Director

Specific Duties
and Responsibilities:
1. Direct, coordinate, and review activities of Technical Sales Representatives and Inside Sales Manager
2. Represent company at trade association meetings to promote products.
3. Train TSRs on sales strategies, company policy and procedures.
4. Produce monthly sales reports based on TSR reports and market information
5. Recommends and sells valves and controls utilizing knowledge of valve and actuation applications.
6. Computes installation or production costs, estimates savings, and participates in preparation and submission of bid specifications to customer for review and approval.
7. Attends sales and trade meetings and reads related publications to obtain current market condition information, business trends, and industry developments.
8. Inspects establishment premises to verify installation feasibility, and obtains specifications and drawings to submit to engineering department for bid.
9. Demonstrates and explains use of installed equipment and production processes.
10. Arranges for installation and test-operation of machinery and recommends solutions to product-related problems.
11. Contacts current and potential customers, visits establishments to evaluate needs, and promotes sale of products and services
12. Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
13. Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
14. Participate in preparation of Quotes per specifications.

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelors Degree in Business or a Technical discipline

5+ years of experience in the field or in a related area 

 2-4 years of supervisory experience.

*Knowledge of valves, actuators, and controls strongly preferred.

Additional Skills Required:

Salary: Negotiable, with benefits package, plus annual bonus pay plan.

Work Conditions: Flexible workweek, hours may vary.  Extended hours may be required based on business needs.  Travel to other facilities and training would equate to no more than 50% of a workweek. General work will be primarily conducted in a climate-controlled office setting with a minimal flow of people.

Physical Demands: The physical demands listed are essential in order for the employee of this position to successfully perform this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The employee will occasionally be required to physically lift or apply force to objects up to 35 lbs.  Occasional grasping, bending, stooping, and twisting involved.  Extended periods of standing, sitting, and walking are frequently required.  The employee must have constant free mobility of hands, wrists and arms in order to operate computer/keyboard and office equipment. 

Submit resume online at Eh2ZedJobs.ca

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