Job Seekers thread Mark 2

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Deviaant

I should have used green.

But then Crunch thanked your post...so...is he still using a Compaq?

[Weitz]

So not to humble brag, but a point I want to reiterate to some job searchers here and I reiterate to my friends that are currently looking… networking is the best thing you can throughout your career. Any time an opportunity to network comes up take it. Meet people. Work later if needed.

I got poached earlier this year by a competitor and decided it was a good opportunity. I was just approached again by another company offering an even better spot. Now , I’m not sure if I’ll proceed but both opportunities came exclusively from networking. You can never do too much networking!

[I_H8_Crawford]

Originally Posted by Weitz

So not to humble brag, but a point I want to reiterate to some job searchers here and I reiterate to my friends that are currently looking… networking is the best thing you can throughout your career. Any time an opportunity to network comes up take it. Meet people. Work later if needed.

I got poached earlier this year by a competitor and decided it was a good opportunity. I was just approached again by another company offering an even better spot. Now , I’m not sure if I’ll proceed but both opportunities came exclusively from networking. You can never do too much networking!

My past 3 jobs I have had were a result not of formal application and interviews, but because someone in the company knew me, reached out, and said "we want you here"

I still had a couple interviews, but there were more along the lines of "is this a fit for both of us" as opposed to "who are you"

100% network as much as you can - I don't think people understand how many jobs get filled while never being publicly posted because of networking.

[CaptainReboot]

For those of you are are contracting and have no employer extended health benefits, are you purchasing your own? When I got laid off over a year ago I was able to get on AB Cross and they waived some of the waiting periods because I was coming off a group plan.

After a year with them, they don't quite cover enough so I'm looking at other options.

[RichieRich]

Originally Posted by CaptainReboot

For those of you are are contracting and have no employer extended health benefits, are you purchasing your own? When I got laid off over a year ago I was able to get on AB Cross and they waived some of the waiting periods because I was coming off a group plan.

After a year with them, they don't quite cover enough so I'm looking at other options.

Yah am in the process of doing this
If you’re with Apega then go through the Apega site to link to Manulife Engineers which is quite stellar.
Chambers insurance is pretty good too and you can contact FFG Solutions to get a quote.
Greenshield Canada also has some decent offerings.
These were all more suited to our needs than the XYZ-Life companies, blue cross, conventional Manulife

[CaptainReboot]

Originally Posted by RichieRich

Yah am in the process of doing this
If you’re with Apega then go through the Apega site to link to Manulife Engineers which is quite stellar.
Chambers insurance is pretty good too and you can contact FFG Solutions to get a quote.
Greenshield Canada also has some decent offerings.
These were all more suited to our needs than the XYZ-Life companies, blue cross, conventional Manulife

Thanks, I'll check them out. I'm an employee now at the company I've been contracting at but they only have a handful of us in Canada (they're based out of the US), so I'm just getting an additional lump sum on my paycheck to cover benefits myself.

[CaptainCrunch]

Sorry for being vague.


We as in React0r are looking for someone to help us build our team in terms of being able to do some recruiting and hiring. It is a contract role. There could be some additional HR duties as well.



Ping me if any of you want to chat about it, or know someone. This is a position that we're building from the ground up.

[CaptainCrunch]

Android Developer - Platform

We're looking for developers that are interested in working on a secure mobile messaging platform tailored for cryptocurrency traders. Candidates should be independent, passionate, and have a strong background in all aspects of software development.
Duties

• Design and implement a suite of software built on existing FOSS projects
• Review code from other team members
• Extensively test solutions
• Work within agile values
• Lead and mentor team members

Must have

• At least 5 years of software development experience
• Experience architecting, designing, and implementing software
• Adaptable software development best-practice principles
• Ability to organize and accomplish technology goals at a high level

Good to have

• Background in information security and privacy issues
• Experience with algorithms and software design
• Experience with full stack development
• Experience with remote work environments
• Some experience with cryptocurrencies

Personal skills

• Good communication skills in English
• Motivated to learn new technologies and solutions
• Open to new ideas and comfortable with criticisms
• Proactive and self-motivated

What we offer

• Remote work
• Flexible hours
• Energetic, passionate, and helpful work environment

Other details

• Job type: hourly contract to start
• Hours: Full-time but flexible
• Contact: work@react0r.com

[CaptainCrunch]

Full Stack Developer - Web

We're looking for developers that have a grasp on all technological aspects of web development. We need people that are able to both build new and adapt existing solutions to meet the needs of current and future clients. Candidates should be independent, passionate, and have a strong background in software development best practices.
Duties

• Research tech stacks that best meet the needs of startups
• Design and implement web applications
• Review code from other team members
• Extensively test solutions
• Working within agile values

Must have

• At least 5 years of software development experience
• Experience architecting, designing, and implementing software
• Adaptable software development best-practice principles
• Ability to organize and accomplish technology goals at a high level

Good to have

• Background in information security and privacy issues
• Experience with algorithms and software design
• Experience with full stack development
• Experience with remote work environments

Personal skills

• Good communication skills in English
• Motivated to learn new technologies and solutions
• Open to new ideas and comfortable with criticisms
• Proactive and self-motivated

What we offer

• Remote work
• Flexible hours
• Energetic, passionate, and helpful work environment

Other details

• Job type: hourly contract to start
• Hours: Full-time but flexible
• Contact: work@react0r.com

[FurnaceFace]

I should have posted this last week but I have a need for a good QA up to 100 hrs/mo for one of my projects until the end of the year. Easiest way in is through one of the vendor organizations. PM if interested.

Edit - found someone

[CaptainCrunch]

We’re looking for an HR professional with a strength in recruiting to help us build our developer bench strength. We need someone who can help us find, engage, hire, and onboard versatile technical people to meet the needs of our current and future clients. Candidates should be independent, strategically minded, and passionate about building exceptional teams .
Duties

• Build an HR strategy and process including onboarding and retention strategies
• Actively recruit best-fitcandidates based on changing needs
• Be able to sell React0r’s vision to candidates
• Find candidates outside the normal job boards and passive recruiting methods
• Build a network of professionals to aid in React0r’s growth

Must have

• At least 5 years of HR and recruiting experience
• Obtained your CHRP certification
• Experience in sourcing strategies and candidate presentations
• Able to think strategically in terms of recruiting and HR strategies
• Experience in technical recruiting

Good to have

• Experience in the startup world
• Great time management and a sense of urgency
• Strong one on one and presentation skills

Personal skills

• Good communication skills in English
• Motivated to find creative paths to solve difficult problems
• Open to new ideas and comfortable with criticisms
• Proactive and self-motivated

What we offer

• Remote work
• Flexible hours
• Energetic, passionate, and helpful work environment

Other details

• Job type: hourly contract to start
• Hours: Full-time but flexible
• Contact: work@react0r.com

[RinkRat13]

Just thought I would drop this off here in case anyone is looking for a seasonal job.


Ski Cellar Snowboard is currently looking for hard-working, dedicated, fun and enthusiastic people for Part-Time and Full-Time roles (Sales and Tech Shop) at one of its’ three stores.

What you’ll get when joining us are competitive wages, the opportunity to learn new things, great staff deals on equipment and clothing, and the opportunity to work with great people that are like-minded.

To apply:

1. Either bring your resume into any of our three stores
2. OR, email us your resume at careers@skicellarsnowboard.com

Regardless, let’s hear from you as we work hard and play hard!

Only those being interviewed will be contacted.

[You Need a Thneed]

Started a new job on the 12th.

So good to be doing something again.

It just hurts a bit when, due to payday timings, between 2-3 weeks after I started, my bank account balance will be lesser than it would have been had I continued on EI. Of course, that changes quickly on payday. Hard to celebrate when one is still in “spend like you are unemployed” mode.

[Inferno]

No, LinkedIn, I really don't think I am.

[Torture]

Heya Captain, just a heads up on your posting, it's a "CPHR" designation rather than a CHRP in Alberta now due to Ontario being jerks to HR Professionals in the rest of the country and calling their entry level designation (CHRP) the same as the professional level designation (now CPHR) everywhere else.

[wireframe]

I accepted a new offer this week. I don't post on this thread but I want to let others know that there's hope out there.

[DionTheDman]

Originally Posted by Inferno

No, LinkedIn, I really don't think I am.

Photoshopping mullets off crowd shots must be a full-time job.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by Inferno

No, LinkedIn, I really don't think I am.

Someone here secretly take this and undermine their organization one pixel at a time!

[edslunch]

My son is part way through second year engineering at UofA. He needs to be in Calgary for personal reasons and is planning to switch to UofC. Unfortunately he is missing a first year prerequisite (the curricula are different) so he is making up one missing subject online and looking for work. So far he has come up dry, looking for anything outside the service industry.

If anyone has any suggestions I can pass on to him it would be appreciated.

[mile]

Originally Posted by edslunch

My son is part way through second year engineering at UofA. He needs to be in Calgary for personal reasons and is planning to switch to UofC. Unfortunately he is missing a first year prerequisite (the curricula are different) so he is making up one missing subject online and looking for work. So far he has come up dry, looking for anything outside the service industry.

If anyone has any suggestions I can pass on to him it would be appreciated.

If your son has a UofC account, he can sign into UCalgary's Elevate (formerly known as CareerLink) job board. Lots of positions (internships or part-time) for students from what I've seen. Their Career Services office is also pretty helpful.

If not, the UofA probably has their own job board too.