» 2007 » May

Ben was interviewed for an article in the Globe and Mail titled “Would you hire these people?“, published on Monday May 28th.

StandoutJobs, a Montreal startup aiming for a fall launch, takes the opposite approach - producing videos for employers to help attract candidates.

“In a 2½- to four-minute video, you can tell more about what makes a company interesting and do more to pitch candidates than anything you can do with text,” said Benjamin Yoskovitz, one of the company’s founders.

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DarkGreenPC is a non-profit, community organized open source project inspired by Seti@Home and Distributed.net where we are going enable people to optimize the power usage of their computers collectively and turn energy saving into a social activity.

We are now looking to hire an open source project leader to take charge of this initiative.

Please see darkgreenpc.org and ZeroFootPrint for more details.

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Code Genome Inc. is a web application development company based in Montreal. We are focused on creating the best information management experience for our users. We have started a shift from working as external consultants to building our own range of web application products.

Our first product is an agile project management tool currently beta tested by companies such as Softimage, Cossette Communication among others. It will be available publicly in June 2007. Our next 2 projects are currently in stealth mode.

We are currently looking to hire our next teammate, to help us transform business opportunities into product realities and improve our streamlined development process.

Technical Skills

• Mandatory:
  • First and foremost, you need to be a Ruby On Rails guru;
  • Strong optimizer of SQL queries, mostly running on mySql servers;
  • User experience is key and our interfaces are modular and reusable, you are not a designer… but CSS2 layouts have no secrets for you;
  • Let’s not forget some must haves… JavaScript, DOM scripting, Ajax;
  • Test driven development and Agile methodology;
• Good to know:
  • Apache/Mongrel dynamic duo, you know your way around some Unix shells, restful
  • Web APIs, source management with Subversion.

Other Skills

• Passionate and curious;
• Fun with good communication skills;
• Team player, eager to always learn and teach others;
• Focused individual;
• Loves simple and clean… code… interface… life…
• Being a keen User before being the best Coder.

1100 Gauchetiere O., Suite 800
Montréal (Québec) H3B 2S2
Tél : 514 274-6446
www.codegenome.com

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SearchAnyway is hiring an Online Marketing Specialist with proficiency in Russian.

The ideal candidate will be an able communicator and task manager. This position requires diplomatic and pragmatic skills as well as full proficiency in Internet use. The candidate will communicate and maintain relationships with existing Affiliates as well as create awareness of our program in order to elicit newcomers. Fluency in Russian is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage various Affiliate accounts, including problem solving, promotion, technical assistance
• Business development through effective prospecting via Internet advertising
• Understanding communication needs, business issues and partnership motives of current and potential Affiliates
• Maximizing business opportunities within existing client base
• Day to day contact for the respective Affiliate; able to build strong client relationships
• Analysis of traffic flow and server logs
• Investigate validity and qualifications of Affiliate website

Qualifications

• Secondary School completed
• 6 months minimum experience in same or related field
• High level of proficiency with use of Internet and MS Office applications, demonstrated proficiency with web based applications such as Internet browsers, Web analytic software tools, etc.
• Specific knowledge of online marketing concepts including search engine marketing, campaign executions and coordination, direct and email marketing
• Self-starter who takes strategic direction but is able to create their own structure and plan for moving forward in an unstructured environment
• Ability to prioritize projects in order of importance
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude
• Strategic; able to provide inventive, but measurable, solutions for client challenges
• Detail-oriented
• Deeply familiar and passionate about web marketing concepts, practices and programs
• Independent. Able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining focus and productivity
• Flexible; able to quickly adapt to new situations
• Proficiency in Russian is a must

Apply for this position

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Специалист по Интернет-маркетингу

Обязанности:

• Продвижение и реклама проектов компании посредством SEO, включая русскоязычные поисковые системы и PPC (например, Yandex Direct), посредством личного общения на форумах и других коммуникативных методов.
• Поиск и убеждение (доводка) потенциальных аффилиатов для проектов компании.
• Участие в разработке рекламных материалов, в рекламных кампаниях.
• Оценка эффективности рекламных кампаний.
• Общение на форуме нашей компании и его мониторинг Поддержка и администрирование форума.
• Ведение русскоязычного блога компании.
• Отслеживание новостей и материалов других форумов для вебмастеров.

Специфика работы:

• Полный рабочий день в Монреальском офисе (40 часов в неделю).

Необходимые навыки и качества:

Навыки в сфере IT и телекоммуникаций:

• Опытный пользователь (Операционные системы, офисные приложения, почтовые клиенты, браузеры).
• Знание Интернета на уровне продвинутого пользователя (умение разыскать любую информацию, опыт работы с web-приложениями).
• Знание технологий Интернет-маркетинга. Опыт работы с таким маркетингом.
• Начальные знания HTML, CSS.
• Навыки в работе SEO

Прочие навыки и качества:

• Умение писать статьи и рекламные материалы по вебмастерингу.
• Владение русским и английским языками.
• Навыки убеждения людей

Резюме и сопроводительное письмо для данной вакансии отправляйте по адресу bloganyway@gmail.com.

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SearchAnyway is looking for a senior programmer.

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge and understanding of IT practices with particular concentration on programming and testing methodologies. This is an excellent career opportunity for a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills with a high aptitude for leadership.

Technical Requirements

• Experience in applying structured methodologies in the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience and intimate knowledge with the following systems:
• C
• C++
• Unix environment (linux or freebsd)
• Sockets (in the unix environment)
• Assembly (in the context of the unix environment and C++)
• Database Development
• Thread Programming (in the context of the unix environment and C++)
• Experience debugging programs using core dump files generated in unix type operating systems
• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications

The following are not required but their knowledge is highly recommended:

• PHP
• perl
• shell script
• mysql
• Windows programming

Personal Qualifications

• College or University Degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum 4 years post-University work experience
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills, positive attitude
• Natural leader able to work on several projects concurrently with a proven track record for successfully meeting deadlines

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Apply for this position.

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Openface Internet is a unique boutique Internet Service Provider that offers the highest levels of service to an international clientele of businesses and associations. As part of the Openface team, you will work with staff located in Montreal, Toronto and Thailand. You will have significant flexibility as well as significant demands on your time and on your skills. You will be expected to achieve ambitious objectives and will be expected to manage your time in a way that is efficient, effective and profitable

For further information, contact John Aylen at 514 227 8493 or at jaylen@openface.ca

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b5media is a global new media network featuring more than 200 blogs on a wide variety of subjects ranging from entertainment and news to technology and sports. With content written by passionate people, and managed by dedicated Channel Editors, from all over the world and visited by more than two million unique visitors a month, b5media is among the world’s largest online new media networks. b5media is based in Toronto.

WordPress Developer

b5media is a major WordPress company. We’re (give or take) one of the top in WordPress installs in the world. We continue to push the boundaries of WordPress and this year will see us making major strides in what WordPress can do.

Our packages for this position are more than competitive.

Desired locations (although any is doable) are (in this order): Toronto, Baltimore, NYC and San Francisco. This is an immediate opening.

Apply for this position

Operations Manager

We are seeking someone who is experienced in managing the operations of a technology company. The ability to speak “tech”, “dev” and “business” is critical. This is a Toronto-based position.

You will be working with a fresh, young team and ultimately be responsible for most of the day-to-day activities of the company and will work closely with Jeremy Wright and Mark Evans. This is an immediate opening.

Apply for this position

Advertising Sales Rep

We are looking for an experienced (2-3 years) ad sales rep who is looking for something more fun, fluid and engaging than working in the typical larger organization.

Our packages for ad sales reps are more than competitive, so if you’re looking to push the boundaries of the ad sales industry, let us know.

Ideal locations are (in this order): Toronto, NYC and San Francisco.

Apply for this position

Affiliate Manager

This position is 1/3rd sales (not ad sales), 1/3rd community development and 1/3rd customer service/tech support. You will be the first person in a new business unit, growing the business aggressively.

As such, you’ll do “everything” at the start and grow the team over the next year. We are effectively looking for an entrepreneur within our entrepreneurial organization.

Experience in business development, technology, blogging and knowledge of the ad industry are all key qualifications.

Apply for this position

Music Phreak

This is an immediate opening. We are looking for someone truly passionate about music for a new business unit. This is more than vague on purpose. This is a part-time position (for now), and working from anywhere is fine.

Core skills are a huge passion for music, a love of developing community, some technical skills and a desire to do “new” stuff (read that how you will.)

Apply for this position

Print Designer

This is a contract position. Any location is fine, and this is an immediate opening.

We are looking for a print designer to take some of our existing material and either repurpose it or create a half dozen print items from scratch. Having a fantastic printing partner comfortable with advanced print techniques is critical.

Apply for this position

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Standout Jobs is a new Montreal-based startup founded by Fred Ngo, Benjamin Yoskovitz and Austin Hill.

We believe:

• The job market is broken.
• Online job sites don’t work.
• Hiring people should be an ongoing process.
• Hiring people is about having conversations not bureaucracy.

Standout Jobs will change the face of recruiting.

But first, we need to build a core team of entrepreneurial-minded people, ready to change the game.

Standout Jobs is hiring a Ruby Guru.

We want to know if you:

• Love Ruby.
• Thoroughly familiar with the Rails framework.
• Believe in clean code, iterative development and quick prototyping.
• Love architecting and designing systems from scratch.
• Have experience launching 1.0 products.
• Have startup experience.
• Won’t crumble under pressure.
• Believe in the value of social media and networking, but not the hype.
• Dream of running your own startup someday.
• Believe in giving back, participating in the community and doing good.

How many of your answers were “yes”?

As our Ruby Guru you’ll be a core contributor to the success of Standout Jobs. You’ll be building great applications and have a significant role in launching a startup company from the ground up.

Before you send your resume over, ask yourself, “How will I stand out as a Ruby Guru?” Then send us what you’ve got. We want to start a conversation with you and see if you’re the perfect person for the job.

Send us your stuff at rubyguru@standoutjobs.com

Note: This is a full-time position in Montreal.