quarta-feira, 11 de agosto de 2010

Writer / Narrative Designer (Web Content)

Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG) is a segment of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) responsible for the creation and delivery of Disney branded interactive entertainment and informational content across multiple platforms including online, mobile and video game consoles around the globe. DIMG core businesses include Disney Interactive Studios, which self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide; and Disney Online, which produces the No. 1 Community-Family & Parenting Web site and an industry-leading suite of online virtual worlds for kids and families.

POSITION SUMMARY
This passionate, authentic communicator will work with a variety of creative team members across multiple disciplines to facilitate community-centric editorial content on the Club Penguin website. The Writer/Narrative Designer (Web Content) is responsible for planning, writing and coordinating copy and other assets as required. The majority of time will be spent building copy for the blog, weaving ideas, content and input from multiple sources into a compelling story.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Incorporate information from a variety of sources and stakeholders to write/edit compelling content for the Club Penguin website. Coordinate/prepare images and other assets as required.
• Review, moderate and facilitate conversations on the website. Research trending topics and audience feedback in cooperation with Research team.
• Work with Editorial team to coordinate approvals and translations for all content.
• Organize, document and revise website communications strategy as required.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all stakeholder communication requirements are considered. Overarching communications strategy is adapted accordingly.
• Communication via forums and blogs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
• BA Fine Arts, Communications, Journalism or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience writing for a web audience.
• Experience keeping an interactive blog preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required.
• Experience with web applications (wikis, blogs, forums) an asset.
• Fluent in English.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
• Proven ability to produce high-caliber content for a web audience.
• Passionate about communicating to children: skilled written and verbal communicator.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative approach to creativity.
• Proven creative writing ability and critical thinking skills.
• Able to distill complex ideas into simplistic, child-friendly communication.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Comfortable with new technology.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Relocation will be provided.
Please include writing samples with your submission.

Req ID 255500

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View all Disney Interactive Media Group jobs at www.dimgcareers.com

STUDIO OVERVIEW
Club Penguin ( www.clubpenguin.com ), a division of Disney Online, provides one of the largest and fastest-growing virtual worlds for children. Club Penguin works to maintain a fun and safe online entertainment experience by using filtering technology and live moderators. The virtual world of Club Penguin contains no third-party advertising and is free to use and enjoy, however a subscription membership provides access to additional features that enhance the play experience. Club Penguin is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, and can be played in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish.

To apply: http://jobs.newmediahire.com/job/writer-narrative-designer-web-content-kelowna-bc-canada-disney-35e0231a89/?d=1&source=indeed

Flight Attendants - Toronto Base

COME AND MEET US!



Monday and Tuesday, August 16 and 17, 2010, 2 pm to 7 pm

Hotel Hyatt Regency Montréal, 1255 Jeanne-Mance Street, Montréal, QC

(Metro: Place des Arts; street entrance: Complexe Desjardins)



You are kindly asked to refrain from calling. Applicants who have been tested or interviewed

for this position within the last six months will not be considered at this time.

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Air Canada is seeking dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to fill permanent vacancies for Flight Attendants in our Toronto base.

Voted recently as Business Traveler Magazine's Best Flight Attendants in North America, our Flight Attendants are ambassadors of the customer experience onboard each Air Canada flight. Roles of our Flight Attendants include safety professional, caregiver and service provider. The Flight Attendant demonstrates a sincere desire to be of service to Air Canada's customers and effectively handles diverse and challenging situations with poise and diplomacy. Air Canada's Flight Attendants make an immediate and lasting positive impression.

Air Canada offers a rewarding and challenging career, including a comprehensive benefit plan.


Essential Functions
•Perform safety related duties as outlined in the Flight Attendant Safety Manual including safety demonstrations, in-flight announcements and responding to a broad range of in-flight situations
•Consistently deliver friendly and approachable customer service through the serving of beverages and snacks, and the selling of Air Canada products, onboard meals, amenities and duty free articles
•Display a caring disposition and treat each customer as an individual
•Anticipate and respond quickly and pleasantly to our customer needs


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
•Safety conscious
•Possess a valid Canadian passport
•Minimum age - 18 years
•High school graduation diploma or equivalent
•Able to meet our medical standards
•Able to obtain Transport Canada's Security clearance
•Well groomed and self confident
•Must be willing to undergo and successfully complete the eight (8) week initial training held in Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver.
•Priority will be given to candidates completely fluent in English and French. Candidates fluent in English or French and one or more of the following languages will also be considered: Japanese, Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Portuguese, Greek
At Air Canada, we want to fly higher when it comes to employment equity. We therefore encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, women, members of a visible minority and persons with a disability.

Only the candidates chosen to continue on the process will be contacted.


Job Flight Attendant
Primary LocationCA-QC-YUL - Dorval Airport
Schedule Full-time

To apply: http://aircanada.taleo.net/careersection/flighte/jobdetail.ftl?job=101265

Specialty food buyer (for Brazilian products)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day

Salary: $34,560.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Toronto, Ontario (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:


Education: Completion of university


Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable, Not required


Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years


Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English


Business Equipment and Computer Applications: General office equipment


Work Setting: Wholesale establishment


Specialization/Experience: Buying, Market analysis, Product selection, Negotiation, Product development


Type of merchandise: Food and beverages


Specific Skills/Activities: Select and purchase merchandise for resale, Study market reports, trade periodicals and sales promotion materials, Visit trade shows, showrooms, factories and product design events, Negotiate prices, discounts, credit terms and transportation arrangements with suppliers, Establish and maintain contact with suppliers, Arrange product according to planogram, Maintain adequate stock levels, Basic computer skills (will train)


Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel regularly


Work Location Information: Urban area


Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking


Other Languages: Portuguese


Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Writing, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning


Other Information:As this position requires continuos contact and various negotiations with suppliers in Brazil that ship to Canada, proficiency in Portuguese will be viewed as a significant asset.

Employer: T.W. Importers & Exporters Inc.

How to Apply:


Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.


Contact Name: Fotios Patsilis
By E-mail: twimporters@twimporters.com
Business Profile: Importer and wholesale distributor of Brazilian specialty food products

Web Site: http://www.twimporters.com

Rock Engineering Specialist

Job Responsibilities:
Do you want to be part of a company who basis it’s success on the quality of people it attracts, and what it does to retain them?



The Junior Rock Engineering Specialist / Rock Engineer-in-Trainingwill participate in rock engineering projects with a primary project focus on mining rock mechanics for underground, and open pit mining operations and geotechnical engineering civil projects.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn from a community of high performing engineers, scientists, and business professionals. Our clients in the global mining industry expect the best from us and you will help us to deliver it by participating in the following activities:

Work with multi-disciplinary teams on projects both in the field and in the office;
Work closely with experienced consultants to develop skills related to rock mechanics;
Travel to sites to supervise borehole drilling, in situ testing, field mapping, monitoring and constructions inspections;
Help prepare factual geotechnical reports;
Work with senior consultants in the area of engineering analysis and modelling;
Develop project management skills and provide assistance to project managers;
Demonstrate a “Safety First” focus and acts as a role model to other staff;
Maintain a high standard of ethical behaviour to uphold Golder’s reputation and demonstrate a commitment to our Culture, Core Values, and Code of Conduct.


Job Requirements:
This is an entry-level role suited to a recent graduate who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mining or Geological Engineering and possess the following qualifications:

Eligible to apply for EIT status;
Knowledge of standard and specialized software (Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Numerical Modeling software (2D and 3D codes);
Be well versed in Health & Safety requirements;
Fluent in English with additional fluency in English, Spanish, or Portuguese a definite asset;
Willingness and ability to travel to remote and international locations;
Availability for extended working hours when required;
Be a team player with strong people skills;
Possess strong critical analysis and reporting skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Have the ability to work in a collegial environment;
In addition, to be successful at Golder you will posses the following attributes: an ownership attitude, initiative, enthusiasm, a passion for learning and growth; a willingness to ask questions; versatility; a detail and quality focus; well developed judgement; superb organisational skills; and a strong work ethic.



Additional Information:
At Golder Associates we strive to be the most respected global company specializing in ground engineering and environmental services through technical excellence, innovative solutions and award winning client service. Today, our clients span the world's major economic drivers: Oil and Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Power, Transportation and more. Employee owned since being founded in 1960, our 7,000 people, operating from 160 offices worldwide, deliver deep technical understanding, cross-disciplinary thinking and a passion to help our clients succeed.


Awarded Canada’s 50 Best Employers & Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies.


Interested applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.golder.com in the Career/Canada section. No phone calls please, only those candidates whose background closely matches the opportunity will be contacted for an interview.


Competition will close when a suitable candidate is found.

Thank you for your interest in Golder Associates Ltd.

Education courses salesperson (Education Counsellor)

Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Day

Salary: To be negotiated

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: toronto, Ontario (1 vacancy)

Skill Requirements:


Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training


Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not applicable


Experience: Experience an asset


Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English


Type of Experience: Salesperson/clerk


Specific Skills: Customer service oriented, Process money, cheque and credit/debit card payment, Suggestive selling, Work with minimal supervision


Transportation/Travel Information: Public transportation is available


Other Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian


Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning


Other Information:Evergreen college benefits: Generous Commission Package, Bonuses, Comprehensive training and support, Unlimited Earning Potential, Excellent career opportunities & Extended health insurance.

Employer: Evergreen College

How to Apply:


Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.


By E-mail: Careers@evergreencollege.ca
Business Profile: Evergreen is a private vocational school specializing in Healthcare, Community and Social Work programs, Engineering, Business, IT, Language studies.

Web Site: http://www.evergreencollege.ca

Banknote Account Manager

Overview
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. Following the acquisition of Merrill Lynch on January 1, 2009, Bank of America is among the world's leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Wholesale Banknotes as part of the Financial Institutions Treasury group, buys and sells all tradable world currencies and provides related banknotes services. We offer our Global Wholesale Banknote Services to financial institutions and large corporate clients that deal with foreign banknotes as a normal course of business (eg. Casinos, Cruise lines, theme parks and tourist attractions). Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the world’s leading provider of global banknote services to financial institutions.

The Global Wholesale Banknotes team is looking for a Banknote Account Manager on a Full Time basis in Toronto


Responsibilities

Independently buys and sells (trades) foreign banknotes in accordance with business objectives, client needs and trading limits for Latin America based clients
Support the Global Banknotes team in the maintenance and growth of business in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Manage a client portfolio and revenue budget
Identify and develop new business opportunities within assigned portfolio
Works with Sales to close new business opportunities identified by them
Works with Global Banknotes Team to analyze economic and market indicators, to project future banknote market dynamics and to determine positioning with clients
Assist Clients with developing effective solutions for their banknotes needs
Liaise with transportation agents to coordinate shipments
Liaise with vault and operations’ personnel to facilitate prompt currency delivery
Generate reports, analyze data and identify solutions
Requires flexibility as banknote trading desk is staffed from 0800 to 2000 on all weekdays including Canadian public holidays


Requirements

Strong knowledge of foreign currency banknotes and foreign exchange including trading strategies, pricing, market characteristics and transportation logistics
Proficiency in written and spoken Portuguese and Spanish is a requirement for this position
Proficiency in French would be an aset
University Degree in Finance or Economics
Team player that lives the Bank’s Values: Doing the Right Thing, Trusting and Teamwork, Inclusive Meritocracy, Winning, Leadership
Ability to work under pressure with a strong client service focus
Strong analytical skills and highly developed communication skills both written and verbal
Advanced computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and Web technology
Strong attention to detail, quick learner, superior organizational and task management skills Aggressive, sense of urgency, flexible and adaptable to frequent and rapid change, conceptual thinker


Additional Website Text
What Bank of America Merrill Lynch Offers
Bank of America Merrill Lynch embodies a culture that extends from how we think, to how we behave, and to how we measure performance. By achieving excellence - in everything we do, every time we do it - we deliver the full value for our clients, our shareholders and our employees.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch places a high value on talent and on maintaining a culture defined by meritocracy. For these reasons, it is deeply committed to professional development, opportunity and accountability at all levels of the organization.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Please be aware that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted for this position.

To apply: http://careers.bankofamerica.com/JobDetails.aspx?SearchPage=ASP&CountryId=2&JobId=TOR00109&stateid=&cityid=&travel=&jfamily=Relationship%20Management&lang=&fullpart=&shift=&datepost=&keywords=&jobareas=&feedname=BOAFeedCanada&BOAFeedName=&jobfamilyid=-1&internationalcity=All%20cities&LocationID=23

Account Executive

Openings currently exist at the Account Executive level with Buchanan Group Inc. one of North America's most exciting Advertising companies, dealing with the cream of the CPG market across Canada and the USA.
This role is ideally suited to a Business/Marketing/Media/Advertising graduate. Experience is beneficial but not essential.

Reporting into a Sales Director, the role is sales focused and will primarily involve assisting the Business Development and Account team as a second on major accounts.

As the succesful candidate develops they will be expected to prospect and establish new business.
As an entry level position there will also be a wide range of responsibilities including administration work, working closely with the Finance, Client Service/Production, Creative and IT departments.

Opportunity exists for growth and promotion within the company. Regular travel will be required across Nth America with the occasional overseas trip. Passport or the ability to obtain a passport is essential.

Spanish, Portuguese, or French language skills an asset.

More information on Buchanan Group can be found at www.bgworldhub.com

Please submit your resume via email only, with the subject heading 'BG - Account Executive' to aetoronto@bgworldhub.com

Please include in your email/cover letter a one to two paragraph (maximum) explanation of the Buchanan Group business as you understand it, as well as your salary expectations. Only successful applicants will be contacted.