Company: Culture Cafe, Inc.

Position: Webmaster

Responsibilites and Tasks:
Culture Café, Inc. (www.culturecafe.com) is a social media startup in Montreal. The company is currently looking for a part-time Webmaster, with plenty of room for advancement to full-time. Culture Café will allow internationals living in a place where they are not originally from, to find one another as well as resources for that culture in the city or town where they live.
Culture Café is beta launching on or about March, 2008 to select communities in a few key cities.

The candidate should be located in Montreal or should be able to visit Montreal frequently if not located there. At least two years of experience participating in the management of medium- to large-scale sites is required. The candidate should express an interest in working in a dynamic, growth-oriented start-up environment with a small team. Since this website is for internationals, experience working or living abroad and/or the knowledge of other cultures and multiple languages (preferably Spanish in addition to English and French) is a big plus. The approximate start date is late February, 2008 when we begin Q&A of the site.

The Webmaster will be tasked with general content management and administration as well as managing and optimizing ads, conducting reporting and traffic analysis, and some customer service. The position is a project/process management position and the candidate will be managing technological assets as well as content assets; making sure that the right team members are getting the necessary information to correct any problems, create new material and make bug fixes and visual changes. Please note that although this position requires a high degree of understanding of the technologies involved in this web site, this is not a technical position that will require any creation or maintenance of code, as well as any graphics production.

Required Knoweledge:
Other required skills:
• Be self-disciplined and have self-motivated work ethic.
• Hands-on experience in web production, including basic HTML, image production/optimization, and content management systems.
• Understanding of DHTML, CSS, RSS, XML, Flash, and other web technologies.
• Understanding Ruby, Subversion, and by extension LAMP development (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), and CVS.
• Have solid writing skills.
• Be accountable, detail-driven, and able to successfully manage several things at once.
• Be savvy and willing to get under the hood of the tools we\’ll be working with, including our own system as well as affiliate marketing interfaces and ad serving software.
• Ready to be an active member of the site.

Compensation:
To be discussed.

How to apply:
If you are interested, please send an email with an attached Curriculum Vitae to Ms. Decker at decker@culturecafe.com. We would be pleased to tell you more about Culture Café at that time.

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Company: Ubisoft

Position: Network Programmer

Responsibilites and Tasks:
The ideal candidate possesses solid experience in developing client server products with databases. Experience in video game development is greatly appreciated. The candidate must show a great sense of organization and communication.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the product development for the management of Ubisoft’s on-line games
Rapidly develop a quality product for use by clients
Help clients of the product to integrate the technology
Act as an expert in network technology and share their experience with the team as well as with the product clients.
Plan their development tasks and help the team determine the risks and production schedule

Required Knoweledge:
3 to 5 years experience in C/C++
Have a very good knowledge of network technologies (architecture, protocols), real-time systems and databases.
Holds experience in the design of important systems
Highly motivated and communicates easily with others
Able to adapt rapidly to changes
Excellent communication both orally and written in English and French
Holds a Bachelor in Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent in work experience

Compensation:
To be discussed

Additional info:
Assets:

Already developed client server architectures
Have participated in the development of on-line video games
Have a good knowledge of the limitations of embedded systems
Have a good knowledge of the limitations of real-time systems
Familiar with customer support
Quality and results oriented in their work and that of their team

How to apply:
Send your CV to Jeffrey.Goldstein@ubisoft.com

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Company: iLovetoPlay.com

Position: ASP.NET Web Developer

Responsibilites and Tasks:
iLovetoPlay.com, a Montreal-based startup, is seeking 2 passionate Web Developers proficient on the Microsoft platform. Working as key members of the team, responsibilities will include analyzing requirements based on user feedback and developing new product features. Our project is cool, has global scope, and the work atmosphere is great. If you’re into sports it’s a bonus!

Required Knoweledge:
- Must be eager to learn and grow
- Minimum of 3 years experience in Web development
- Must be able to work with ASP.NET 2.0, ASP.NET AJAX, .NET Framework 2.0, C#, Visual Studio, SQL Server, HTML, JS, DHTML, and .NET globalization concepts (Culture, source files, etc.)
- Knowledge of cross-browser CSS/JavaScript development
- Experience with object-oriented development and database schema design
- Adept at building solutions for high performance and scalability (caching, asynchronous programming, web farms, etc.)
- University/College degree in Computer Science or related field

Compensation:
Salary to be discussed according to work experience.

Additional info:
This is a full time position located in our offices in Montreal.

How to apply:
To apply, please submit resumes to jobs@ilovetoplay.com.

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Company: YulNews

Position: CTO Partner

Responsibilites and Tasks:
As a CTO, your first task will consist of developing an initial version of the product from actual specifications.

We’re looking for someone who believes in user created content (blogs, videos and pictures) and strongly believes that the current news system must be changed.

Required Knoweledge:
Expert knowledge of PHP.

Very good knowledge of JavaScript / AJAX / CSS / XML

Very good knowledge of MySQL (stored procedures, triggers, indexes, table normalization and database design).

Very good knowledge of secure coding practices.

Very good knowledge of scalable development.

Working knowledge of a Linux scripting language (Perl, Python).

Good web design / user interface skills.

Good Linux system administrator skills (installing, configuring and maintaining Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP packages).

Basic graphics skills (must be able to do basic graphic manipulations).

Compensation:
Company stocks, stock options.

You can afford NOT to get paid until angel/venture capital financing is obtained.

Proper salary will be given when funded.

Additional info:
You were ideally a lead developer on a medium/large project.

You are able to work in a “LAMP” environment.

You have a good sense of humor but you’re able to “crunch” when needed.

You “work and live” on the Internet.

You know what “startup life” is and at minimum, you’ve read this article: dotcom.monster.com/articles/startup

Be part in a team who wants to change the world of news.

Be part of an exciting startup right here in Montreal.

Be employee #2.

Get the most flexible work schedule ever (you work when and where you want)

How to apply:
We set the barrier high but we also want to hear from fast learners who aren’t afraid of trying.

Send any pertinent information (resume, portfolio, Linkedin/Facebook profiles, etc.) to info@yulnews.com

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Company: NVI

Position: PHP Programmer

Responsibilites and Tasks:
NVI Solutions is currently looking for a PHP/MySQL programmer with solid knowledge in OOP to be part of our team on a big scale project. Experience with Zend Framework is a plus.

-Plan, program and test various modules of the application
-Suggest appropriate technical solutions relevant to the project
-Comment the code and develop documentation
-Respect the existing methodologies and coding standards
-Program in a fashion that facilitates code reusability

Required Knoweledge:
required:
-Object-Oriented Programming in PHP5
-MySQL 4 and 5 (MyISAM & InnoDB)
-Understand the MVC concept
-Understand Abstraction Layers
-Understand Design Patterns
-Knowledge of Windows and Linux production platforms
-Knowledge of various IDEs (Zend, Eclipse)
desired:
-Experience with PHP MVC Frameworks (Zend, Cake, Symfony, SoS)
-Knowledge of various AJAX frameworks (Prototype, Scriptaculous, jQuery)
-Knowledge of JavaScript and proeminent libraries
-Knowledge of UNIX platforms (Crontab, SSH, Bash)
-Knowledge of the SVN, HTTP, FTP and SSL protocols
-Knowledge of the various PHP templating systems (Smarty, Savant)
-Knowledge of XML (JSON)
-Ability to use or experience with various open-source APIs (Facebook, Google Maps, Open Social)
-Apache, Apache 2 & LightTPd and their modules (mod_rewrite, mod_ssl, memcached)

Compensation:
competitive

Additional info:
Attitude and abilities:
-Analatycal behavior
-Autonomous
-Sportsmanship
-Structure and methodology

How to apply:
-To join our team, please send your resume to plpetitclerc@nvisolutions.com
-To have further information on NVI, please visit : http://www.nvisolutions.com

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Company: Plank

Position: PHP/MySQL Developer

Responsibilites and Tasks:
Want to work in our growing Web agency with great people, great clients, and a great working environment? Of course you do!

Plank is actively looking to add to our Montreal-based team. Whether you\’re completely self-taught or have multiple degrees in Computer Science, we\’re only concerned that you have the skills needed to perform the job. We need someone who is interested in working on exciting Web projects, generally in the fields of entertainment, technology and social action.

Your tasks will include:

1. Development of website back-ends and interesting Web applications;
2. Building on and working with our existing code base.

Required Knoweledge:
We’re looking for someone fun! But seriously, you should have the following:

1. 2+ years of related experience;
2. Strong background in PHP and MySQL;
3. Experience in AJAX, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, will be an asset;
4. Knowledge of open-source CMS’s such as Drupal and WordPress will be an asset;
5. Knowledge of open-source PHP frameworks such as CodeIgniter will be an asset;
6. Willingness to work locally in our Montreal office.

Compensation:
Depends on Experience
Full-Time. Salaried.

Additional info:
We are a close-knit company that continues to grow, and we need your skills. We want you to be part of our team for a long time to come. We offer a competitive salary, normal business hours, a comprehensive health and dental plan, and a great work environment.

How to apply:
If you think you would like to be part of the Plank team, please email your CV and cover letter to warren@plankdesign.com. If you would like to learn more about us, please surf around http://www.plankdesign.com.

We hope you’ll join us.

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Company: Teamsoft

Position: Software development

Responsibilites and Tasks:
Seasoned pro or fresh out of school, you’ll find a career at Teamsoft challenging and inspiring.

If you are brilliant, have great problem solving skills, love working on computers, especially Macs, we would love to talk to you.

If you’re ready to move forward, and see your products used worldwide, join the Teamsoft software engineering team.
We are looking for people to fit into the software engineering at Teamsoft and who love to work on Mac, iPhones, and Windows. If you are:
• Creative and inventive nature
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Pays meticulous attention to details while not losing sight of the big picture
• Talent for finding the best solution
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Able to learn new technology quickly
• Expert in programming
• Make good decisions, sometimes with incomplete information under tight deadlines and pressure
• Use time effectively and concentrates efforts on the more important priorities
• Dedicated to producing excellent results.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently one of the top performers
• Passionate about technology
• Understands and cares about the customer
• Knowledgeable about current technology

Required Knoweledge:
C, C++, Mac, Windows, internet technologies

Compensation:
Depends on qualifications

Additional info:

How to apply:
Contact us only via email, by sending your CV in pdf format to information@teamsoft.com

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Company: Neo Henry Ware

Position: Wanted: Master Software Developers

Responsibilites and Tasks:
01/18/2008

1. You’re an artist, and software is how you express yourself.

2. You believe there’s always a better way of doing things.

3. You embrace positive change, even when it means relearning what you know.

4. You’re passionately committed to quality.

5. You’re always looking for ways to eliminate waste, at all levels of development.

6. You’re a team player, and you love (not just like) working with others.

7. You continuously strive for self-improvement.

8. You love to teach what you know, and learn what you don’t.

9. You like to have fun while writing software.

10. You’re extreme about your programming.

11. You can find out the significance of the date “01/18/2008″.

12. You can find out who we are and how to reach us (no, we won’t reply to the Contact link!).

Here’s your clue:

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Good luck!

Compensation:
Depends on Experience

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Company: CakeMail

Position: Deliverability Manager

Responsibilites and Tasks:
We recently doubled the staff at our Montreal office with the addition of a sales and account management team, and welcomed an additional programmer to our development group in Eastern Europe. This brings us to a total of 11 people in the combined family of The Code Kitchen and CakeMail.

Now we’re seeking a Deliverability Manager to build on our in-house expertise as we expand.

What you’ll do

• Build on the ISP relationships established since 2002 during our founder’s previous venture.
• Maintain feedback loop programs and white listing.
• Resolve email filtering and blocking issues.
• Monitor black lists and sender reputation.
• Augment delivery-related data analytics.
• Work with account managers to prevent, communicate and resolve deliverability issues.
• Keep abreast of industry best practices, trends and legal changes and share this knowledge with team members and resellers.
• Participate actively in the email marketing and anti-spam communities.
• Contribute to industry discussions online, such as ReputationWiki.org and the Email Marketer’s Club.
• Collaborate with in-house and third-party developers to hook various deliverability services into the CakeMail API.
• Aid resellers in adopting best practices for content, creative, timing, data and trust-building.
• Propose inventive ways to improve deliverability.
• Have fun doing what you do!

Required Knoweledge:
Essential ingredients

• Experience in ISP relations (2 - 5 years preferred).
• Familiarity with delivery policies and procedures at major ISPs.
• Technical knowledge of email delivery, filtering and authentication.
• Familiarity with privacy and anti-spam policies and laws.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Icing on the cake:

• Excellent written English, and a strong interest in blogging.
• Knowledge of other languages.
• Experience with Linux and DNS administration.
• Enthusiasm for open source and the collaborative Web.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous options package.
• Possibility of working remotely from anywhere in the world.
• Cupcakes and cool T-shirts!

Additional info:
Get to know us

You can learn all about CakeMail on our website, peruse our blog and check out our Flickr space.

Why join CakeMail?

• Belong to a friendly, tight-knit team of talented, entrepreneurial people.
• Be part of a stimulating startup.
• Work with a truly innovative email marketing platform.
• Blaze new trails by forging relationships beyond the major ISPs worldwide.
• Telecommute from anywhere or come enjoy the great quality of life and culture that Montreal has to offer.

Referral Incentive

We’re offering a year’s worth of email delivery (150,000 sends/month) and CakeMail schwag for a successful referral!

How to apply:
Please send your CV and any other pertinent information or links to
jobs@cakemail.com and let us
know your salary expectations and (re)location preferences.

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Compagnie: Hatem + D Interactif

Position: Architecte / Développeur(euse) Web

Responsabilités et tâches:
Hatem + D Interactif, spécialisée dans les services marketing interactifs, est la compagnie sœur de Hatem + D. Elle propose des solutions créatives qui servent et rapportent à ses clients. Nos plus récents mandats majeurs incluent Crocs Canada, Opération Enfant Soleil et le candidat à la mairie de Québec Régis Labeaume.

Chez Hatem + D Interactif, nous voulons devenir une référence en stratégie et en design. Nous avons besoin d’un(e) développeur(euse) passionné(e) par les technologies les plus récentes afin de nous épauler dans la réalisation de projets percutants.

Informations additionnelles:
http://blog.hatem.ca/interactif/hatem-d-interactif-engage/

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