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We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Account Support & Sales Representative
Software Developer (Intermediate)
Job Title: Account Support & Sales Representative
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Job Summary:
As a growing company servicing the Canadian postsecondary sector Orbis Communications is looking for a talented individual to join our team. The role of the Account Support & Sales Representative is to work hands on with our customers, developers, designers and executive team in the support and enhancement of our clients’ software experience. You will also be responsible for meeting with prospective clients, educating our client base about our products and services and represent our company at industry events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As the successful candidate you will:
- Act as a point of first contact for clients on a range of issues from defining product goals, resolving product issues and discussing new product solutions and opportunities
- Actively pursue and meet with new accounts, providing demonstration sessions in group and individual meetings
- Have the exciting challenge of building a national product community that will support and enhance client experience with the Orbis product line
- Work closely with our development team to articulate client concerns, issues and new feature requests
- Provide first call resolution for issues or requests pertaining to the Orbis software platform. You will be responsible for assisting customers over the phone, through our online support system and email.
- Know how to self manage your time and look for ways of improving the functionality of the organization while offering suggestions for future development
- Utilize effective and timely communication skills in interpersonal relationships with management team and developers
- With a growing national client base the successful candidate will be required to travel periodically for on-site meetings, training and conferences.
- Have access to a reliable vehicle
Job Requirements
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Outgoing, professional personality with a flair for persuasion
- Display an understanding of web technologies and show a willingness to learn new programs and products
- A working knowledge and understanding of database technologies is an asset
- Have a keen interest in taking on new challenges and responsibilities outside of those defined in your job description
- Be flexible and adaptable in order to meet customer deadlines
- Work in a high pressure environment
Application Instructions: Email your resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills and previous experience relate to this opportunity to careers@orbiscommunications.com by December 16th, 2011. Please include the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line of your email. All applicants will be updated on the status of their application once the job posting has expired.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER (INTERMEDIATE)
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Job Summary:
Orbis Communications Inc. is a growing company servicing that specialize in software solutions for educational institutions. We are seeking energetic individuals who are looking to be challenged and are interested in full time employment as software developers.
Job Description & Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities:
- You will be working as part of a team of developers to troubleshoot, maintain and develop web applications
- You must be able to work with limited specification documents, suggest changes, recommend alternatives, and get clarifications where required
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- 2+ years of full time employment as a software developer
- Post secondary education in a related field
- Solid understanding of relational and object-oriented analysis, design and implementation concepts
- Hands on experience with Hibernate and Spring frameworks
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to self learn other technologies as necessary
- Flexibility required to adjust to changing requirements as organizational priorities shift
- Attention to details is a must
Nice to Have
- Experience with Apache Tomcat
- Database experience (MSSQL, Oracle, SQL Server), including design, optimization, administration and maintenance
- Web technologies (Dynamic HTML, JSPs, AJAX, jQuery, CSS, JavaScript)
- Experience with the Eclipse IDE
Personal qualities include a high energy level, enthusiasm, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Communication skills are essential and will be assessed in the interview process.
Salary Range: Remuneration subject to the candidate’s individual skills and experience.
Application Instructions: Email your resume and cover letter, outlining how your skills and previous experience relate to this opportunity to careers@orbiscommunications.com by December 16th, 2011. Please include the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line of your email. All applicants will be updated on the status of their application once the job posting has expired.