Manager Studies NPI at BHP Billiton Canada Job Vacancy

At BHP Billiton, our people lead the way.

We are BHP Billiton. Our 100-year Potash strategy in Saskatchewan will allow us to keep pace with the growing demands of the world. This is a career opportunity of a lifetime.

BHP Billiton is committed to be an organization which fosters an environment where people can be themselves, feel valued, and make meaningful contributions at work and in the communities. This will be achieved by recognizing, embracing, and leveraging individual differences. In support of this, we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and therefore where candidate's applicable skills and experiences are relatively equal, preference for hiring may be given to Aboriginal candidates and/or Women in a non-traditional role.

Manager Studies NPI - Permanent
Toronto ON, Canada (Reference #309590)
18 York Street, Suite 900, M5J 2T8

An outstanding opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced professional to become part of our team based in Toronto, ON. Reporting to the Project Director Development, this is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership and direction for the Selection and Definition phases of a Major Capital Project to deliver the Jansen Non-Process Infrastructure, through an optimized project investment case, and to identify and manage project related Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) risk.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety and environmental responsibility.
  
• Direct and project manages the selection and definition phases of a major capital project and lead in the management of the study schedule, cost and scope to deliver the project's scope of work in accordance with the approved business objectives.
  
• Lead the integration of inputs from contributing functions and manages trade-offs for optimising project value and actively manages the submission of projects through the investment process tollgates.
  
• Monitor the development of the project to ensure that deviations from the study plan are adequately managed and communicated and rectified.
  
• Manage project development in compliance with both internal and external governance processes and GLD performance requirements.
  
• Lead the identification and management of project risks, communicating risks to relevant stakeholders and identifying solutions.
  
• Lead stakeholder engagement and ensures stakeholders are aligned throughout the course of the study through timely communication.
  
• Establish and implement project development systems & processes that ensure all valid investment alternatives are identified and optimised to realise maximum value to the business.
  
• Lead implementation of value optimization processes, value improvement practices, tools & processes for the study scope of work and risk and quality management plans to assure effective management of the study's scope of work.
  
• Lead in the identification and implementation of improvement initiatives, including programmatic opportunities for increased capital efficiency and productivity in the sub-function.
  
• Maximise value of investment opportunities by engaging with the Valuation and Investments sub function to work collaboratively and ensuring understanding of key value drivers of investment opportunities, as well as for the preparation of the valuation section of the investment approval request.
  
• Lead the input of Project Delivery expertise into the Identification phase and collaborates with the Direction Studies sub function to ensure the smooth transition of the project from the Identification Phase into the Selection Phase.
  
• Lead the team in ensuring that the outcomes of the project development studies and business requirements are understood and accepted by the Execution Phase Project Team.

Key requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent discipline, a post graduate business/finance qualifications (e.g. MBA) is preferred
  
• 15+ years' experience in Major Capital Studies & Projects in mining or construction
  
• 10+ years' of experience in leading a team
  
• Experience in the mining industry, including production, technical management and/or project management roles with a track record of project delivery
  
• Previous experience with large operational development projects ($4B+)
  
• A good knowledge of multidiscipline engineering and industry standard practices
  
• Superior interpersonal skills to interact and influence consultants and stakeholder
  
• Travel to Saskatoon and the Jansen Project site is required for this role

How to Apply:

To apply, enter the position reference (reference #309590) at our website (www.jobs.bhpbilliton.com). Please ensure you attach your resume as part of your online application.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with abilities and experience (base salary approx. $164,800—$247,000 per annum).

Please note, while we appreciate all interest in BHP Billiton Canada Inc. and our Jansen Project, preference will be given to qualified local applicants as local conditions apply for this role.

Contact Information: BHP Billiton Canada Inc. 130 3rd Ave South Saskatoon, SK S7K1L3 Saskatoon.jobs@bhpbilliton.com 1-306-385-8400

Location of Jansen Site: The Jansen Project site is located 140 km East of Saskatoon along Highway 16

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Advertised: 23 Oct 2014 Eastern Standard Time

Closing date:
20 Feb 2015 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time

Bank of Canada Intermediate Developer – Banking Systems Employment

Job Summary

The Bank of Canada’s Information Technology Services Department is seeking an experienced Java developer to join the Banking Systems Development Team. The selected candidate will be a member of the Custom Development Team involved in supporting and enhancing code for the Banking Systems applications.

Position Title: Intermediate Developer – Banking Systems

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Type: Term, one year with possibility of extension or of becoming regular

City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Information Technology

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted: June 1, 2012

Closing Date: June 14, 2012

Salary Range

(annual salary): The Bank offers a competitive total compensation package with starting salaries, based on qualifications, generally ranging between $60,678 and $78,840* (job grade 15 or 16).

*Where the Bank has needs for specialized skills, it may offer higher starting salaries to exceptional candidates.

Take a Central Role at the Bank of Canada

Canada's central bank is the nation's pre-eminent macroeconomic policy institution. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada's economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. No matter what your area of expertise, you'll enjoy an open culture and a superior work environment that will challenge, energize, and motivate you to excel.

Central Responsibilities

As an application developer, you participate in the design, installation, development, modification, maintenance and enhancement of business applications. Under the general direction of the Banking Systems Development Team Lead, you will support the HABS application and its toolset, as well as provide on-call support. You will collaborate with clients and colleagues to identify user requirements, assess available technologies and recommend solution options.

In support of the business requirements, your principal responsibilities will be as follows:

• develop J2EE application changes and updates following HA application development standards

• participate in the code review process

• provide on-call support on a rotating basis 7x24

• discuss client requests directly with the client

• work with other team members to provide high-quality solutions in a timely fashion

• make suggestions and provide feedback to processes and architecture as part of a continuous-improvement model

• analyze problems and provide multiple solutions for lead developer and client feedback

Key Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in computer science or in engineering OR post-secondary education in information technology

• English essential

• minimum of five years of work experience in application development and systems integration

• minimum of two years of hands-on development experience on mission-critical J2EE applications with Oracle database using a leading IDE

• minimum of two years of work experience in J2EE EJB application build, system integration and deploy, preferably in the Oracle environment

• minimum of two years of work experience in the use/creation of enterprise integration technologies, including web services and message-queuing middleware

• minimum of two years of work experience in XML

• development of a J2EE application deployed to a container such as Tomcat or OC4J

• solid understanding of HTTP concepts

• experience with JUnit; experience debugging Java applications using a testing tool such as TestPartner

• experience with UNIX or Linux; experience with a mixed UNIX/Linux/Windows environment

• knowledge of shell scripting

• experience using XML and related facilities such as XSD and XPath

• experience of inter-process communication using messaging based on WSDL

• experience negotiating mutually agreeable outcomes and dealing directly with the client

• working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Assets

• ability to communicate effectively in both official languages

• knowledge of PL/SQL

• experience using the Swing framework

• general knowledge of SWIFT network

• knowledge of Bash shell scripting

• hands-on experience with JDeveloper

• hands-on experience with MQSeries

• experience with screen design (Graphical User Interface)

• familiarity with the Bank of Canada’s organization and technology

• knowledge of the Bank of Canada’s Funds Management and Banking Operations Department (FBD) business

• experience with a version control system

• experience dealing with external service providers and software vendors

• experience with Bpel/SOA process functionality

• experience with Oracle Forms and Reports middle tier

• ORM and rules engine experience

Notes

If you are a qualified candidate, please submit a detailed resumé and a covering letter by 14 June 2012. We will also ask you to complete a mandatory questionnaire during the application process.

• Condition of employment: Candidate must be eligible for reliability clearance.

• There will be no relocation assistance provided for this recruitment action.

• The Bank of Canada benefits from the unique perspectives, attributes and talents of its diverse workforce. We offer flexibility to accommodate the needs of our employees and candidates. The Bank of Canada is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

• Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Bank of Canada Executive Administrative Assistants Recruitment

Take a Central Role at the Bank of Canada
Canada's central bank is the nation's pre-eminent macroeconomic policy institution. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very centre of Canada's economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. No matter what your area of expertise, you'll enjoy an open culture and a superior work environment that will challenge, energize, and motivate you to excel.

Position Title: Executive Administrative Assistants
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Type: Term with possibility of extension or becoming regular
City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Category: Administration
Number of Positions: 3
Date Posted: June 5, 2012
Closing Date: June 11, 2012

Salary Range
(annual): The Bank offers a competitive total compensation package with starting pay, based on qualifications, generally ranging between $44,207 and $52,008* (job grade 12).
*Where the Bank requires specialized skills, it may offer higher starting salaries to exceptional candidates.

Position one: Term, three years with the possibility of extension or of becoming regular
Positions two and three: Term, one year with the possibility of extension or of becoming regular

Job Summary
Information Technology Services (ITS) is the primary information technology service provider for the Bank of Canada and, as such, facilitates the fulfillment of the Bank's mandate. ITS is a flexible, adaptive organization that aims to exceed client expectations for the provision of consistent, high-quality service. ITS partners with clients and suppliers to deliver automated business solutions and office tools. ITS also establishes and sustains the IT infrastructure necessary to support these solutions and tools. As an Executive Administrative Assistant in ITS, you provide a full range of administrative support to the ITS team, where you contribute to the successful delivery of the work unit’s daily activities.

Central Responsibilities
• provide a full range of administrative support and assistance to the team in daily activities
• provide the necessary administrative support to the management team for meetings, taking minutes as required and managing all logistics (e.g., organize meetings, book reservations, obtain or produce required materials, set up rooms)
• support and coordinate arrangements for meetings, and schedule appointments for managers
• create documents, spreadsheets, reports and PowerPoint presentations for the work unit
• participate in team meetings, write and circulate action items, and monitor follow-up on activities
• greet and provide assistance to both internal and external clients in support of good client relations
• ensure that required activities pertaining to staff/consultant hiring and departures are completed as required
• order and maintain inventory supplies
• recommend improvements to administrative processes

Key Requirements
• a minimum of a completed high-school diploma
• a minimum of three years of recent work experience as an administrative assistant working directly with management
• advanced technical computer skills with the following software: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• English and French essential
• linguistic requirement (minimum starting level): functional in second official language (training may be provided to help the selected candidate reach the required level of fully functional)
• ability to be flexible with changing priorities, to be self-motivated and to take initiative
• ability to maintain accuracy and provide special attention to detail, even as priorities change and urgencies intervene
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a facility to work and interact with individuals at all levels
• ability to plan and organize work efficiently and effectively
• ability to anticipate needs and react quickly in terms of arranging calendars, and ability to coordinate activities
• ability to work independently and in a team environment where mutual support is essential
• ability to draft routine correspondence and research information in English and French
• ability to respect confidentiality of information
• recognized ability to exercise sound judgment

Assets
• fully functional in second official language

Notes
If you are a qualified candidate, please submit a detailed resumé and a covering letter by 11 June 2012. We will also ask you to complete a mandatory questionnaire during the application process.

• Condition of employment: Candidate must be eligible for reliability status clearance.
• There will be no relocation assistance provided for this recruitment action.
• We are committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
• Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Bank of Canada Senior Analyst Recruitment

Position Title: Senior Analyst

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Type: Term, one year with possibility of extension or of becoming regular

City, Province, Country: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Accounting

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted: June 5, 2012

Closing Date: June 11, 2012

Salary Range

Salary Range (annual salary): The Bank offers a competitive total compensation package with starting salaries, based on qualifications, generally ranging between $60,678 and $71,386* (job grade 15).

*Where the Bank has needs for specialized skills, it may offer higher starting salaries to exceptional candidates.

Central Responsibilities

•continually monitor transactions, adjustments and accruals within a complex and dynamic accounting environment to ensure adherence to Bank policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; ensure that anomalies or continued non-compliance are either rectified or escalated, as appropriate

•review and reconcile the accounts with respect to current policies and procedures, and with a perspective on accounting requirements, accuracy and materiality

•through continual tracking, analysis, validation and assessment of the accounting functions, ensure that the accounts are accurate and that the transactions are recorded in a timely and efficient manner and completed within deadlines supporting the internal and external reporting requirements

•participate in development projects to address data collection, recognition and reporting requirements relating to factors such as the introduction of new processes, business requirements and accounting standards

•participate in the development of rationale, supporting documentation and audit files to support decisions related to regulatory and accounting practices to serve as expert backup and records of decisions

•participate in the assessment of the electronic financial systems (SAP), including identifying system requirements and participating in upgrades and testing

•develop and maintain process maps and user documentation supporting the accounting procedures for own area, and update these documents to reflect procedural and systems changes

•coach junior analysts or new staff to ensure that they have a proper understanding of their tasks and are performing them in an accurate manner

Key Requirements

•an accounting designation such as CA, CMA or CGA (or actively working toward a designation)

and

•at least three years of experience in reviewing month-end closing entries and processes and preparing monthly financial statements

in addition

•English and French essential

•functional in second official language (training may be provided to help the selected candidate reach the required level)

•knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB)

•analytical and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to gather information, resolve discrepancies in information and discern relevant data to ensure the accuracy of information

•ability to organize own work and set priorities to ensure that production schedules and deadlines are met

•proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

•a team player with solid interpersonal skills, willing to provide expertise, provide constructive feedback and contribute ideas to others to achieve common goals

•ability to work overtime on a scheduled and/or ad hoc basis

•ability to use Microsoft automated office tools: Outlook, Excel and Word

Assets

•fully functional in second official language

•broad understanding of the business processes employed by financial institutions

•understanding of investment securities, including the ability to calculate security prices, amortization, revenue recognition and reporting thereof

•experience in working with electronic financial systems such as SAP

Notes

If you are a qualified candidate, please submit a detailed resumé and a covering letter by 11 June 2012. We will also ask you to complete a mandatory questionnaire during the application process.

•Condition of employment: Candidate must be eligible for reliability status clearance.

•There will be no relocation assistance provided for this recruitment action.

•We are committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from qualified men and women, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

•Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply Now