Our client, a global leader in the design, construction, commissioning and servicing of automated industrial equipment has asked us to locate for them a Controls System Specialist.

The Control Systems Specialist will work within the Electrical Engineering & Controls team. The candidate we are seeking is a hardworking and capable individual that excels in the design and implementation of PLC based controls systems.

Responsibilities:
Designing and implementing PLC based controls systems for industrial equipment

Configuring PLC hardware and programs (Ladder, Structured Text, Function Blocks)

Developing PLC Code

Assisting in the development of equipment motor and device lists

Understanding safety risk assessments and design

Assisting design engineers with electrical drive and PLC panel design

Developing HMI architecture

Installing HMI hardware and software

Setting up I/O Drivers

Developing databases and screens

Participating in field commissioning and troubleshooting equipment

Requirements

You have strong communication skills with an unwavering desire to tackle new challenges and uncover practical solutions to technical problems

5 to 10 years of hands-on controls experience in a manufacturing environment

Electrical Engineering or related Degree, Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent experience.

Advanced knowledge of Rockwell Software (FactoryTalk View), Siemens (WinCC), Wonderware, Allen Bradley PLC (RSLinx, RSLogix) and GE Proficy/iFix HMI

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent organization skills and the ability to work independently and prioritize in order to meet tight deadlines

Interested applicants should send their resumes in MS Word format to [email protected] . Design Group thanks all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection and placement process. Alternative formats available upon request
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Evonik is one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies. We concentrate on high-growth megatrends, especially health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. And that means a world of opportunities for you. There’s no better time than right now to build your future with us and be a part of our international team. More information: www.evonik.com.

[[Payroll / HR Administrator]]

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of payroll processing activities ensuring accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls in accordance with company policies, practices and procedures as well as appropriate federal and provincial regulations
• Complete all month end reporting including Canada Savings Bonds, government taxes, union dues, garnishments, and WSIB in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements
• Complete all year end reporting including T4’s, T4A’s, RL1’s, EHT, WSIB, and company fleet program in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements
• Keep current with the changes in the tax laws at the federal and provincial level with respect to payroll statues and reporting. Recommend policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with all reporting procedures
• In collaboration with the Director of HR evaluate and analyze existing payroll policies, procedures and business processes; draft and propose changes and/or quality control measures leading to best practice operations
• Process newly hired employees into the payroll/HR system including the Global HR database
• Work in conjunction with Tax consultants, as necessary, on all expatriate/in patriate movement within Canada
• Administration of the company’s sponsored benefit plans including health, disability, post-retirement and employee assistance program
• Reconcile and generate payment for all health care and disability insurance related invoices including the post-retirement benefits for all Canadian entities
• Preparation of the Retirement plan uploads for the appropriate carrier website on a monthly basis
• Manage and maintain up-to-date information of employee data and benefits in the internal HR/Payroll software, SAP and applicable Benefits & Retirement systems
• Provide customer service to all levels of employees by responding to routine payroll, benefits, HR inquiries and requests for information
• Assist in compiling statistical reports concerning personnel-related data as required eg. Global Sustainability report

• 5+ years’ experience in a Payroll/Benefits role
• Accounting diploma or equivalent experience
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Proven experience with process improvements for payroll
• Experience with Avanti Payroll / HR software would be considered an asset
• CPM Designation would be considered an asset

This is a temporary, thirty-five (35) hour per week position effective immediately, ending no later than March 31st, 2017.

Job Description
Reporting to the Superintendent, Curriculum Services, the Youth Settlement Worker will provide culturally and linguistically specific, settlement and counselling support services to students and parents within the Halton Catholic District School Board schools to ensure that newcomer families are aware of and enabled to access the full array of community and social services. The responsibilities will include providing counselling and referral on settlement issues and providing assistance to ease school orientation; providing support for school activities such as parent-teacher interviews, kindergarten registration, open houses, school councils and other school programming; facilitating/conducting group information sessions for newcomers on health, employment, community services and school-related topics; identifying common trends and needs within the Board’s newcomer community; communicating with teachers and/or principals of schools to facilitate smooth integration process. The Youth Settlement Counsellor will support the Halton Catholic District School Board’s initiatives including: parent sessions, focus groups, preparing reports as required, translating and other duties as assigned.

Position Type
Full Time (Temporary)

Qualifications
 University degree in Social Sciences or equivalent  Minimum of 2 years’ experience in settlement work and/or community work related to servicing newcomers and a diverse population  Experience in school environment supporting parents, students and community partners  Effective presentation and communications skill; both oral and written  Fluency in Arabic, oral and written, would be an asset  Interpretation and Translation License, is desirable  Training in cultural brokering would be an asset  Working knowledge of the education system and community resources and services in Halton and relevant government programs and policies  Demonstrated commitment to working in a diverse school environment and/or work environment  Ability to work as part of a team with school personnel to meet the needs of newcomer students and their families  Valid drivers’ license to travel between Welcome Centers and school sites

Documentation Required
Those interested in applying must submit a résumé detailing qualifications and experience, no later than Tuesday, January 17th, 2017.

Salary Information
Salary Band 2 ($43,671 - $52,425 per annum)

Posting Start Date
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Posting End Date
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Position Contact
C. Milanczak
Recruitment Officer, Support Staff, Human Resources Services
Halton Catholic District School Board
802 Drury Lane
Burlington, OntarioL7R 4L3

Questions about this posting can be submitted via email to: [email protected]

AS 4Finance Ltd. is the Canadian/US Headquarters for the 4Finance Group.

4Finance is an online lender and financial services company that has successfully proven itself as a leader in Northern Europe's financial markets of Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. As part of a further strategic expansion, the company has established its operations in North America (Canada and USA)

Our values - Customer First

At 4finance customer satisfaction is a prerequisite to our success. We understand that today’s customers need convenient and hassle-free access to funds. We offer a simple, convenient and transparent solution to customers when they need it most.

Data We are a technology-driven business built on data-driven insight based on comprehensive, multi-sourced information.

Transparency We pride ourselves on being a responsible lender, communicating openly and transparently with our customers.

Flexibility Perpetual innovation is central to all aspects of our business allowing us adapt to a rapidly changing consumer finance environment

The 4Finance Training and Development Specialist is responsible for the creation / development / maintenance, delivery and evaluation of Operations employee training programs to meet specific business needs for new and existing team members. The Training and Development Specialist is accountable for identifying skills, knowledge and abilities necessary for front line sales, service and collections agents and their leaders to perform their duties successfully. This individual will facilitate new hire training and onboarding as well as facilitate training designed to upskill existing employees. Additionally, the Training and Development Specialist may actively support Operations Supervisors during the preparation and delivery of team huddles and Managers in the delivery of training for the Supervisors.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and deliver training content and curriculum that ensures Operations employees – sales, service and collections agents and leaders – have the policy and procedure knowledge and skill needed to perform specific jobs successfully
• Engage key stakeholders across the Operations leadership team to identify training needs and priorities
• Conduct training needs analysis
• Create learning paths for agents, Supervisors and Managers
• Design, schedule and deliver soft skills courses that up-skill team members and support Supervisors and Managers in leading their teams effectively
• Develop and administer training evaluation process; report on the effectiveness of training
• Develop and maintain an effective new hire training program for sales, service and collections agents:
• Create and / or update (improve) training curriculum and content
• Monitor new hire attendance and payroll hours
• Coordinate rotation from classroom training to the floor for shadowing during practicum weeks
• Conduct debrief and real time side-by-side evaluations including final one-on-one sessions
• Monitor effectiveness of on the job training
• Create and implement “buddy system”
• Create new hire report card for hand off to appropriate Supervisor
• Liaise / collaborate with supporting teams to ensure “Contact Centre New Hire On-boarding Process” is followed
• Support change initiatives with timely and thorough training programs
• Facilitate train the trainers on programs developed to ensure standard / consistent roll-out of programs and information
• Support the content creation and delivery of team huddles and lunch and learn sessions
• Participate in the user acceptance testing of systems that will require the development and facilitation of training
• Ensures positive change management by utilizing train-the-trainer sessions; inclusive of Supervisors and all other related support teams.
• Improves training effectiveness by developing new approaches and techniques for adult learning
• Work closely with the Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist to ensure training modules and Pythia content are up to date and accurate
• Facilitate remote meetings with offsite office(s) and manage other tasks remotely via Skype and/or Polycom
• Ensure training records are kept and updated on a regular bases

Skills and Behaviour:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate concepts and processes in an easy to understand manner to a diverse audience
• Strong facilitation skills in and outside of a classroom environment.
• Must be able to build strong relationships with Operations leadership team members
• Ability to develop and deliver training concepts using methodologies focused on immediate application and use
• Strong analytical, follow-up, organizational and time management skills
• Skill in observation, motivating, coaching and providing feedback
• Ability to evaluate and develop employees
• Strong PC skills and the ability to use appropriate software tools
• Must represent Operations and 4Finance responsibly and professionally
• Travel to offsite office(s) may be required for training sessions and team meet

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree, ideally in training and development or a related subject
• 3+ years in needs analysis, training course design, content creation, delivery and evaluation
• Related work experience in a sales and service and / or collections contact centre environment in a corporate or financial services environment
• Proven experience in facilitation, presenting and one-on-one coaching

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required experience:

• Training & Development: 5 years
• Contact Center or Financial Institution: 3 years
• Needs analysis, training course design, content creation: 3 years

Required language:

• Spanish (Asset)

Junior Marketing Representative - Management Opportunities

We are actively seeking motivated representatives to work on ground breaking campaigns with an advertising and marketing firm in the local Hamilton region. Our innovative firm was founded by dedicated people looking to push the envelope by using cost-effective marketing campaigns and advertising strategies. Our personalized focus of the campaigns is not only a refreshing alternative to more general mass sales and marketing strategies, but it is also responsible for the unprecedented growth and stability of the company.

Benefits Include:
Weekly Pay

Paid Training

Room for growth and advancement

Company that values and highlights top performers

Yearly Travel Opportunities

If you are hard working and driven to succeed, then you will have the FULL SUPPORT of our entire team, along with FULL TRAINING. You don't need to be a sales "guru" (we will train you to become one!), you only need to possess a positive, go-getter attitude in order to succeed and be part of our close-knit team.

Internally motivated

Success Driven

A Positive Attitude

A Student Mentality with the Desire for Advancement

Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills

A Team Player

No-excuses mentality

Benefits for selected candidates

Competitive Pay

Flexible hours

Paid training

Team environment

Loud music

Management and advancement opportunities

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ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE OWN VEHICLE AND BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO HAMILTON DAILY!

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION!

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