ARC Business Solutions Inc. is currently seeking individuals with experience as a Powerhouse Systems Analyst. The duration of the project is 3 years.    

ROLE:  POWERHOUSE SYSTEMS ANALYST

The successful candidates must possess experience in the following areas:

1.    Analyze requests

2.    Develop, enhance, or fix code scripts

3.    Perform unit testing and verify results

4.    DBA and deployment activities

5.    Production support

6.    Powerhouse reporting

7.    And other related duties as required 

The successful candidates must possess experience with the following tools and technologies:

1.    Cognos – Powerhouse (QUICK, QTP, QUIZ)

2.    Expect

3.    Free Software Foundation Inc – gpg

4.    Hewlett Packard – ANSI/C

5.    Hewlett Packard – ftp/sftp

6.    Hewlett Packard – HP-UX

7.    Hewlett Packard – vi

8.    Info-ZIP – unzip

9.    Info-ZIP – zip

10.  Micro Focus – COBOL

11.  NIST – expect

12.  Open Source – cURL

13.  PGP – pgp

14.  Royal Bank – RBSbatch

15.  Seward Consulting – Job Assistance

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.  We will be conducting interviews immediately.  Please forward your resume clearly displaying the reference number in the subject line to hr@arcbus.com.  Visit our website at www.arcbus.com.

ARC Business Solutions is seeking several individuals with experience as an Oracle Database Analyst. These positions can be filled by fulltime ARC employees or contractors and are based in Edmonton. 

The successful candidates MUST possess demonstrated experience in the following areas:

·       Managing and monitoring Oracle databases

·       Performing backup recoveries of databases

·       Knowledge of PL/SQL and SQL.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of database management experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.  We will be conducting interviews immediately.  Please forward your resume clearly displaying the reference number in the subject line to hr@arcbus.com.  Visit our website at www.arcbus.com.

• Participate in the support and evolution of an existing SAP ISU System
• Workflow changes, configuration and ABAP code

• Minimum 3 years of implementation or support of SAP ISU
• Knowledgeable in SAP technical operating environments
• Ability to communicate effectively (both written and verbal) to clients in business terms and at all levels (users and management)
• Professional presentation and work ethic

• Experience in the utility sector
• Ability to understand and enhance business processes to comply with SAP standards and take advantage of SAP features
• Ability to develop and deliver SAP training to business clients and system users

ARC Business Solutions Inc. is currently seeking individuals with significant experience as a Business Analyst for upcoming opportunities in Calgary. Senior Business Analysts only to apply.  The successful candidates must possess demonstrated experience in the following areas. 

ROLE:  BUSINESS ANALYST

The successful candidates possess demonstrated experience in the following areas:

MANDATORY

1.    Working in data processing environment (Minimum 10 years)

2.    Working as a Business Analyst (Minimum 5 years)

3.    Working as the senior Business Analyst on a project of at least $10 Million in size

4.    Ability to work effectively with all levels of the client organization

5.    Capturing and Creating Business Process Models (Minimum 5 years)

6.    Use of modeling tools (not Visio) in order to capture Business Process Models

7.    A successful track record

8.    A minimum of 2 client references from your most recent projects are required to confirm these mandatory’s

DESIRABLE

1.    Member of the IIBA and possess a CBAP certification

2.    Experience documenting business rules, processes and data models

3.    Experience developing business cases or business case summaries

4.    Experience developing Use Cases

5.    Experience in Business Process Reengineering

6.    Experience facilitating workshops or JAD sessions

7.    Experience with Rational Unified Process (RUP) or UML

8.    Experience in QA test planning, testing support and execution

9.    Experience with projects spanning multiple technical environments

10.  Experience working on an Enterprise applications

11.  Experience working within an Enterprise Architecture environment

12. Experience with secure exchange of electronic documents between stakeholders

13.  Experience working in an Oracle development environment

14.  Experience working in a Crystal report development environment

15.  Experience implementing web-based solutions

Degree designations (e.g., Bachelor of Science, Computing Science) and/or vendor technical certifications are desirable criteria for our selection.

We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits package. These positions can be filled by fulltime ARC employees or contractors. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.  We will be conducting interviews immediately.  Please forward your resume clearly displaying the reference number in the subject line to hr@arcbus.com.  Visit our website at www.arcbus.com.

ARC Business Solutions Inc. is currently seeking individuals with experience as an Enterprise Architect / Business Analyst for upcoming opportunities with clients in Regina, Saskatchewan. Strong intermediate and senior resources only to apply.  The successful candidates must possess demonstrated experience in the following areas. 

ROLE:  ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT /BUSINESS ANALYST

MANDATORY

1.    Working in data processing environment (Minimum 7 years)

2.    Working as an Architect [Technical, Data, Application, Security] (Minimum 4 years)

3.    Working as Business Analyst (Minimum 3 years)

4.    Ability to work effectively with all levels of an client organization

5.    Successful track record as an Architect.  Specifically, someone who can grasp an organization's strategy, processes, information, and information technology assets to recommend and implement solutions that meet the needs of the business.

6.    Demonstrable project experience in showing how current and future needs of an organization were met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner

7.    Interpersonal and leadership skills – team leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills

8.    Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand

9.    Knowledge of IT governance and operations

10.  Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering

11.  Project and program management planning and organizational skills

12.  Customer service orientation

13.  Time management and prioritization

14.  Systems Thinking - the ability to see how parts interact with the whole (big picture thinking)

15.  A minimum of 2 client references from your most recent projects are required to confirm these mandatory’s

 DESIRABLE

1.    Experience of working in Government, Crown Corps or the Utilities sector (oil, gas, power, etc.)

2.    Member of the IIBA and possess a CBAP certification

3.    Experience documenting business rules, processes and data models

4.    Experience developing business cases or business case summaries

5.    Experience developing Use Cases

6.    Experience in Business Process Reengineering

7.    Experience facilitating workshops or JAD sessions

8.    Experience with Rational Unified Process (RUP) or UML

9.    Experience designing solution in multiple technical environments

10.  Experience designing Enterprise applications

11.  Experience designing solutions in Oracle or SQLServer  development environments

12.  Experience designing web-based or client server solutions

13.  Understand benefits of and recognize when to - buy versus build

14.  Experience selecting and implementing COTS solutions

15.  Experience working on a legacy replacement project from discovery through implementation.

16.  Experience facilitating business process re-engineering on a project

17.  Experience that demonstrates advanced analytical skill in working with large volumes of data

18.  Demonstrated exemplary written and oral communication skill

19.  Ability to manage conflict and achieve consensus (decisions)

Degree designations (e.g., Bachelor of Science, Computing Science) and/or vendor technical certifications are desirable criteria for our selection.

We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits package. These positions can be filled by fulltime ARC employees or contractors.  For employees wishing to move to Regina, ARC provides a relocation subsidy.  Travel and living will be provided for those candidates willing to travel to work in Regina from other regions in Canada (ideally from one of ARC’s three offices: Edmonton, Calgary or Toronto)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.  We will be conducting interviews immediately.  Please forward your resume clearly displaying the reference number in the subject line to hr@arcbus.com.  Visit our website at www.arcbus.com.

ARC Business Solutions Inc. is currently seeking individuals with experience as a Business Analyst for upcoming opportunities with clients in Regina, Saskatchewan. Strong intermediate and senior Business Analysts only to apply.  The successful candidates must possess demonstrated experience in the following areas. 

ROLE:  BUSINESS ANALYST

The successful candidates possess demonstrated experience in the following areas:

 MANDATORY

1.    Working in data processing environment (Minimum 6 years)

2.    Working as a Business Analyst (Minimum 3 years)

3.    Ability to work effectively with all levels of the client organization

4.    A successful track record

5.    A minimum of 2 client references from your most recent projects are required to confirm these mandatory’s

 DESIRABLE

1.    Experience of working in Government, Crown Corps or the Utilities sector (oil, gas, power, etc.)

2.    Member of the IIBA and possess a CBAP certification

3.    Experience documenting business rules, processes and data models

4.    Experience developing business cases or business case summaries

5.    Experience developing Use Cases

6.    Experience in Business Process Reengineering

7.    Experience facilitating workshops or JAD sessions

8.    Experience with Rational Unified Process (RUP) or UML

9.    Experience in QA test planning, testing support and execution

10.  Experience with projects spanning multiple technical environments

11.  Experience working on an Enterprise applications

12.  Experience working within an Enterprise Architecture environment

13.  Experience with secure exchange of electronic documents between stakeholders

14.  Experience working in an Oracle development environment

15.  Experience working in a Crystal report development environment

16.  Experience implementing web-based solutions

Degree designations (e.g., Bachelor of Science, Computing Science) and/or vendor technical certifications are desirable criteria for our selection.

We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits package. These positions can be filled by fulltime ARC employees or contractors.  For employees wishing to move to Regina, ARC provides a relocation subsidy.  Travel and living will be provided for those candidates willing to travel to work in Regina from other regions in Canada (ideally from one of ARC’s three offices: Edmonton, Calgary or Toronto)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.  We will be conducting interviews immediately.  Please forward your resume clearly displaying the reference number in the subject line to hr@arcbus.com.  Visit our website at www.arcbus.com.

ARC Business Solutions Inc. is currently seeking Project Managers to add to its project management group for upcoming opportunities with clients in Regina, Saskatchewan. Strong intermediate and senior program/project level Project Managers only to apply.  The successful candidates must possess demonstrated experience in the following areas. 

ROLE:  PROJECT MANAGER

MANDATORY:

1.    Working in data processing environment (minimum 8 years)

2.    Experience working as a Project Manager (minimum of 4 years)

3.    Demonstrated experience establishing and/or operating the following project control processes on multiple projects: schedule management, issue management, risk management, status reporting, change control, budget/effort management

4.    Ability to work effectively with all levels of the client organization

5.    Experience with projects spanning the full systems development life cycle

6.    Excellent written and oral communication skills in a large organization

7.    A successful track record

8.    A minimum of 2 client references from your most recent projects are required to confirm these mandatory’s

DESIRABLE:

1.    Experience working in Government, Crown Corps or the Utilities sector (oil, gas, power, etc.)

2.    PMP Certified

3.    Experience using recognized system development life cycle methodologies

4.    Experience in requirements gathering

5.    Experience working on multiple projects

6.    Experience leading large projects in excess of one million dollars

7.    Experience leading projects that deliver solutions across multiple technical environments and in complex settings.

8.    Experience using MS-Project or other project management tools

9.    Experience with projects spanning multiple technical environments

10.  Experience with projects having aggressive schedules

11.  Experience with risk and quality management processes

12.  Experience with modeling tools

13.  Experience with Enterprise Content Management (ECM) projects

14.  Familiarity with Web 2.0 and SOA (Service Oriented Architecture)

Degree destinations (e.g., Bachelor of Science, Computing Science) and/or vendor technical certifications are desirable criteria for our selection.

We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits package. These positions can be filled by fulltime ARC employees or contractors.  For employees wishing to move to Regina, ARC provides a relocation subsidy.  Travel and living will be provided for those candidates willing to travel to work in Regina from other regions in Canada (ideally from one of ARC’s three offices: Edmonton, Calgary or Toronto)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.  We will be conducting interviews immediately.  Please forward your resume clearly displaying the reference number in the subject line to hr@arcbus.com.  Visit our website at www.arcbus.com.

BUSINESS ARCHITECT (Intermediate):

Resume response immediately or by no later than Monday, October 26, 2009.  The successful candidates must possess demonstrated experience in the following areas. 

MANDATORY:

1.      Experience working on a COTS implementation team with responsibility for developing business requirements using a business scenario approach. (Minimum 3 years)

2.     Ability to travel between Calgary and Edmonton offices, as required.

DESIRABLE:

1.     Related degree or diploma. (3 year program)

2.     Experience using different approaches for requirements elicitation in accordance with the needs of an organization.

3.     Experience using formal change management to manage functional and non-functional requirements on a software implementation.

4.     Experience managing changes to functional and non-functional requirements after a system is put into production.

5.     Experience developing and managing Use Cases to support the identification of business requirements.

6.     Experience in government supporting procurements of products and services.

7.     Experience supporting the business as it manages organizational change.

8.     Demonstrated exemplary written and oral communication skill.

9.     Experience working on a legacy replacement project from discovery through implementation.

10.  Experience facilitating business process re-engineering on a project.

11.  Experience that demonstrates advanced analytical skill in working with large volumes of data.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.  We will be conducting interviews immediately.  Please forward your resume to hr@arcbus.com.  Visit our website at www.arcbus.com.

• System testing in a full time testing role on major applications (minimum 2 year of experience)
• Writing and executing application test strategies, test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test completion reports, deriving test cases from use cases
• Creating test data
• Business requirements analysis and business process analysis
• Using problem tracking tools
• Using SQL to query data

• Business Analysis experience
• Experience in the use of requirements traceability tools and processes
• Testing experience with Oracle Forms, Java and/or .Net applications
• Leading a team of testers
• Experience in data conversion testing
• Client facing, written and oral skills are essential
• Experience with testing tools to support testing (quality control) activities:

1. Minimum of Five (5) years of IT project management experience.
2. Minimum of Two (2) years of application project management experience, specifically with regards to the management of multiple projects.
3. Minimum of Two (2) years of experience in managing multiple concurrent projects with a value in excess of $2 million annually.

1. More than five (5) years of experience in IT development project management experience.
2. More than two (2) years of project management experience, specifically with regards to the management of multiple projects.
3. More than two (2) years of experience in managing multiple concurrent projects with a value in excess of $3 million annually.
4. Performance Management using earned value metrics
5. PMP designation.
6. Related post-secondary degree.
7. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
8. Expert in use of MS Project, Office, Outlook, and Visio
9. Advanced knowledge of PMBOK principles, standards, and guidelines
10. Uses Judgment: Displays excellent analytical ability; considers context; weighs options; understands priorities and consequences; able to prioritize activities
11. Manages Change: Plans for and is proactive about change; encourages new approaches; fosters an environment where team members brainstorm ideas; helps team members through change. Deploys influential skills to resolve distinct differences of opinion or approach.
12. Takes Initiative, Delivers Results: Self-starter: perceives a need and fulfills it in a relevant way without being asked. Works proactively and independently; gets the job done right; delivers results,
13. Makes Efficient Use of Resources: Understands corporate solutions; priorities and translates these into own work responsibilities; structures and organizes work and resources to maximize efficiencies,
14. Written Communications: Excellent written communication skills; is clear, accurate, and concise. Has excellent grammar; able to use technology appropriately; context is appropriate to the audience and subject,
15. Oral Communication: Enunciates clearly; listens carefully; questions astutely; able to paraphrase; well developed interactive skills.
16. Presentation skills: Ability to succinctly develop, prepare and present to audiences on project

• Web application development, HTML standards and XML document parsing and   creation
• Knowledge of the HTTP protocol and the server-side request/response cycle
• Familiar with Internet search methodology
• Prior experience with Microsoft VB.NET and/or C#.NET, XML, IIS
• Solid Microsoft environment programming knowledge
• Object Oriented Design and Development
• Working with SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments
• Experience with software development and delivery methodologies such as waterfall, iterative or agile methods

ARC Business Solutions is seeking Oracle Developers with 2 or more years of experience. The most urgent requirements are in Edmonton but we also have a need in Calgary. This position has a strong focus on PL/SQL programming. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, stock options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Mandatory Requirements
To be a successful candidate, you will meet the following mandatory requirements:

• 3 or more years technical experience as an Oracle Developer (Forms & Reports)

• Experience working with Jdeveloper/ADF

• Experience working with Oracle 8i, 9i and 10g

• DBMS administration and SQL development tools (such as SQL *Navigator TOAD)

• Expertise in PL/SQL

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to work independently

• Data investigation, analysis and problem solving skills

• Business process analysis and design skills

• Systems analysis experience

• Working in project team environment

• Consulting experience

ARC Business Solutions is currently seeking intermediate and senior level Java Developers. Positions are available immediately in Edmonton. ARC is open to employment or contracting to fill these positions. We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements:

Minimum 5 of work in IT and 3 years of solid Java programming experience. The ideal candidates will posses experience in many of the following areas:

• J2EE
• AVA 1.4.2 or higher
• Java Server Pages (JSP)
• Ajax framework
• Log4J logging framework
• Design patterns
• a J2EE compliant server (such as an Oracle application server)
• Integrated Development Environment (such as JDeveloper)
• Oracle DBMS
• Java Server Faces (JSF)
• Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Object Oriented Design and Development
• DBMS administration and SQL development tools (such as SQL*Navigator, TOAD, Designer)
• Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
• JavaScript
• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• Version Control software (e.g CVS)
• Apache ANT (automated software build process)
• Extensible Markup Language (XML)
• Experience with software development and delivery methodologies such as waterfall, iterative or agile methods.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in preparing and reporting tasks status and forecasts.
• I.T. related University Degree and/or NAIT or SAIT IT Diploma are desirable criteria for our selection.

Description:

ARC Business Solutions is seeking individuals with experience as Java Developers. These positions will be based out of Edmonton. We offer a competitive salary, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits package; however relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Requirements:

• I.T. related University Degree and/or NAIT or SAIT IT Diploma
• Minimum five years of work experience in performing software integration implementation
• Minimum three years experience with at least eighty percent of the following:
  • J2EE
  • JAVA 1.4.2 or higher
  • Java Server Pages (JSP)
  • Java Server Pages Standard Tag Library (JSTL)
  • Struts framework
  • Hibernate framework
  • Ajax framework
  • Log4J logging framework
  • Design patterns
  • a J2EE compliant server (such as Tomcat)
  • Integrated Development Environment (such as Eclipse)
  • Oracle DBMS
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Procedural Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL)
  • DBMS administration and SQL development tools (such as SQL*Navigator, TOAD)
  • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
  • JavaScript
  • Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
  • Version Control software (e.g CVS)
  • Apache ANT (automated software build process)
  • Extensible Markup Language (XML)
• Experience with software development and delivery methodologies such as waterfall, iterative or agile methods.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in preparing and reporting tasks status and forecasts.

If you possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills and want to join a dynamic organization, please forward your resume to us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only candidates considered for interviews will be contacted.

• Object Oriented Analysis and Design
• .Net, Java/J2EE, Oracle technologies
• Design tools
• Data modeling
• Process modeling
• Design documentation
• Leading a team of developers
• Large enterprise applications
• Ability to communicate written and verbally
• Experience with SDLC best practices
• Experience in Agile methodology with Scrum
• Define standards for applications built by the development group

ARC Business Solutions is seeking applicants for a Java Developer to join a team responsible for the applications in production for a major Calgary client. Candidates should have experience in the following technologies:

• BEA Weblogic (required)

• Java development background in data intensive applications.

• Designing and developing a data and process intensive java application overseeing problem tracking system

• Web application development, HTML standards and XML document parsing and creation
• Knowledge of the HTTP protocol and the server-side request/response cycle
• Familiar with Internet search methodology
• Prior experience with Microsoft VB.NET and/or C#.NET, XML, IIS
• Solid Microsoft environment programming knowledge
• Object Oriented Design and Development
• Working with SQL Server and/or Oracle database environments
• Experience with software development and delivery methodologies such as waterfall, iterative or agile methods