Location: Belleville, ON, Canada

Our Mechanical Design Engineer III is responsible for static, dynamic design, and analysis of the mechanical aspects of electronics solutions ( VoIP, Digital, Analog voice terminals and adjuncts for business applications ). Acts as a key contributor in a more complex-critical environment and may coordinate activities of others and/or the team. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to start with a clean sheet of paper, define a mechanical architecture that supports the electrical design, and take product thru the entire design and validation process to production.

May be a recognized authority or acclaimed specialist in own area within the organization and shares expertise with colleagues. Has depth of expertise in more than one area. Proactively acts to understand client needs and offer assistance even when not asked. Work is performed with minimal direction and reviewed by senior management. Provides solutions to a diverse range of complex problems.

Qualifications:

• Seven years of physical design experience
• Solid physical design skills of complete product, including plastics, printed wiring boards, labeling, cabling, speaker  & microphone treatments, display treatments, and keypads.
• Proven familiarity with low-cost, high-quality, high-volume molded designs for telecom markets, and solving related problems.
• Collaboration with outsourced Design teams to define or redefine the mechanical architecture of products to eliminate cost drivers by considering alternate options for the manufacturing process and the use of common parts ensuring that the industrial design and core platforms are maintained.
• Environmental testing of products – thermal/humidity, vibration / shock
• Use of industry standard mechanical design, modeling, and structuring / storage tools such as ProE, SolidWorks, PDM systems
• Ability to author requirements and procedures to be used during the development and for the manufacture of products.
• Negotiating and interfacing with vendors
• Expected to be primary Interface with Global Ops (product / manufacturing engineers) and Contract Manufacturers

To apply for this position, please click here to complete our online profile.

Req # 42916

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Currently searching for UX Architect in Ottawa, Canada.  If you are interested in discussing further, please feel free to contact me directly either via e-mail or via the phone (919-424-7926). Or you can apply directly at: https://www.portal.gr8people.com/index.cfm?s1=3E0C177B804CFFBD77B15F42860B8C1491C852ABD51A22054265CCD078A86F7A

This is  an exciting and highly visible NEW role within our organization.

Works to establish, enhance or distinguish the User Experience with Avaya products within the
competitive arena.

• Oversees user research, monitors competitive activity, and identifies customer needs and conducts usability testing.
• Performs or oversees design and documentation of User Experience aspects of a product, analyzes product fit with customer needs and recommends and/or implements improvements to processes, strategies, and deliverables to align with customer satisfaction.
• Understands and anticipates user experience customer requirements for existing and future products. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Work is performed with minimal direction and reviewed by senior management.
• Aligns with other areas of the business to ensure all aspects of the customer experience is available for a successful launch of a product(s) to the marketplace/customer through defined channels that align with business strategies.
• Interfaces with engineering, PLM primes, manufacturing, sales and customers to develop new products and processes or enhance existing product(s) or product line(s).
• May manage the coordination of activities of contractors within a particular product with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and contractors.
• Work is performed with minimal direction and reviewed by senior management.
• Anticipates and identifies complex business needs and recommends solutions to complex problems.
• Typically requires 7 – 10 years experience in UX design and a Bachelor’s Degree.

Angelina R. Zimmerman
Avaya Corporate Recruiter
D: 919-424-7926
http://www.avaya.com/usa/careers/

About j2 Global Communications:

j2′s network provides value-added applications and local presence on a global basis, as well as billing in multiple currencies with multiple payment methods and customer support in more than seven languages.

j2 offers a complete array of unified-messaging and communications services, including faxing and voicemail solutions, Web-initiated conference calling, storage messaging services, and virtual office solutions. j2 also provides a full suite of unified communications services that include fax, Web-based voicemail, conference calling and a comprehensive set of outsourced virtual phone services. The company’s core brand’s include eFax®, eVoice®, Fusemail, Onebox®, Campaigner®, and KeepitSafe.

Our Company:

j2 is the result of a marriage of a revolutionary patented suite of services and a financially strong and disciplined organization. This success benefits our customers who are looking for a billion dollar service provider for their advanced messaging needs; our shareholders, who look for increasing financial growth and value; and our employees, who work in a creative, positive and success-driven environment.

About j2 Global Canada:

Campaigner is an email marketing service built by marketers for marketers and non-marketers alike. Businesses use Campaigner to easily create and send highly personalized one-to-one email communications to subscribers and customers to build better relationships that result in increased sales and business growth. Campaigner also helps businesses increase the size of their mailing lists, meet email regulations like CAN-SPAM, and get more emails to more Inboxes. Campaigner is reliable – and online so it can be accessed from anywhere. Campaigner provides exceptional value, a great low monthly price, and 24/7 coaching and customer support.

Campaigner is the perfect service for beginners who don’t have a lot of time or money to spend on email marketing and for the experts looking for automation features to take them to the next level.

Campaigner is Software as a Service (SaaS) business communications service offered by Protus. Other offerings from Protus include MyFax® the award-winning Internet fax service and my1voice™ a feature-rich, virtual phone service. Protus is a wholly-owned subsidiary of global communications company j2 Global Communications, Inc. [NASDAQ: JCOM].

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a User Experience Designer to join our Product Management Team. Reporting to the Campaigner Product Manager, you will help define the user experience for thousands of Campaigner, email marketing customers.

Job Duties:

• Experience with designing end-user, web-based applications
• The ability to provide detailed specifications and/or optimized HTML and CSS prototypes for our Developers and Engineers to work from
• At least 5 years of experience as a user experience designer, interaction designer, information architect, or similar role
• A clean sense of design aesthetics, and a natural propensity towards simplification over complication
• Fluency in best practices for Information Architecture and Interaction Design
• The ability to quickly turn around rigorous wireframes and mockups in an iterative environment , including the creation of icons and other visual assets needed for implementation
• An online portfolio or samples of work demonstrating experience creating great user-centered design solutions

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Create user-centered designs by considering market analysis, customer feedback, site metrics, and usability findings
• Use business requirements and market research to assist in developing scenarios, use cases, and high-level requirements
• Design the UI architecture, interface, and interaction flow of applications and experiences
• Develop conceptual diagrams, wireframes, visual mockups, UI walk- throughs, and prototypes
• Develop and maintain detailed user-interface specifications and design patterns
• Present design work to the user experience team, product team, and executives for review and feedback
• Working knowledge of creating HTML emails and with Email marketing services is not required, but would be a strong asset

How to apply:

Please send your resume with “User Experience Designer” in the subject header to linh.pham@j2global.com

www.j2global.com

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

As a User Interface Engineer, you are working with the presentation layer of the application user interface.​​  You will cooperate closely with both designers and developers.  Your tasks will be to work with UI appearance and control such as visual layout, effects and animations as well as UI flows and navigation.  You will use RIM’s UI framework to link graphics and UI flows with the underlying application logic. The UI programming is mainly done in an xml-based language, and also some control programming in C or Java.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

• Application user interface development; in application teams together with designers and C/​​Java developers, creating beautiful and well functioning applications/​​user interfaces
• Prototyping; using visual and interaction design specifications and creating a functional and visually correct prototype application
• Cascades product requirements and bug reports to improve the programming tool you are working with

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to write fast, solid and structured XML-based code
• Strong hands-on XML, HTML, Action and JavaScript skills
• Programming skills using C/C++ and/or Java
• A thorough understanding and a keen eye for graphical details, layout and animation
• Superior creative and innovative problem-solving skills
• Initiative and the ability to work independently and in a team

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Experience in developing user interfaces, particularly on mobile platforms
• Experience in Photoshop and similar Adobe products and an interest in graphical production
• Experience in practicing agile and fast-paced software development methodologies like XP or Scrum
• Excitement for the latest trends in application design and interest in learning more about new languages and frameworks
• Willingness to travel to other sites on short and/or long term assignments
• Flexibility  to work outside of business hours due to the different time zones if/when needed

Please include a link to your portfolio in your resume or application.

If you’re driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it’s time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through www.rim.com/careers (and quote the relevant job ID as listed in the description)

© 2011 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, “Always On, Always Connected” and the “envelope in motion” symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for Interaction Designers with an interest in creating and influencing compelling UX solutions to hardware programs for RIM’s portfolio of products.  You should have a solid user interface background, a great interest in the newest technologies and interaction paradigms and are basically a star designer that can show a very strong portfolio. The successful candidate should be able to see the bigger picture with a high attention to detail and feel comfortable with the whole design process. You must be self-driven and excel in communication as you will be interfacing regularly with other teams. The person we are looking for is a team player that is responsible and unpretentious with a good sense of humour. The candidate will be part of our highly talented UX design team. We offer a fun-filled and open minded atmosphere where no one is afraid to give or receive feedback.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in UI design
• Ability to formulate simple, elegant interaction design solutions
• Ability to formulate and distill design rationale and guidelines for your work
• Attention to detail both functional and aesthetic.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team
• An understanding of underlying technical requirements and constraints
• Strong interaction design skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and responsibility in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A background in Industrial Design would be an asset
• Willingness to travel

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through www.rim.com/careers (and quote the relevant job ID as listed in the description)

We are ONLY reviewing full applications including a CV, Portfolio and a letter why you want to be a part of the RIM UX team.

Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with RIM?

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of the User Experience Research team, the successful candidate will support user-centered design throughout the product development process, from concept to commercialization. Working closely with other cross-functional teams as well as customers and partners, he or she will define user models, workflows, and interaction design for a variety of products, create wire frames and low-fidelity prototypes to show design concepts, conduct user research and usability testing, and translate research findings into concrete design recommendations. He or she will package, present and ‘sell’ ideas and recommendations to other teams and to senior management. Additional responsibilities include contributing to UI specifications and standards, working with interaction designers to create design concepts and prototypes, and contributing to product requirements and use cases.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in human computer interaction, systems design engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years experience working in a professional environment on user experience research and design
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at once in collaborative, fast-paced environments
• Strong research and quantitative skills, including statistics and data analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills to translate research into practical recommendations
• Experience creating wire frames and prototypes to define task flows, user interactions, and information architecture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present ideas effectively to both technical and business audiences
• Experience planning and facilitating usability testing, focus groups, and customer interviews
• Solid understanding of user interface design principles and practices
• Must be passionate about user-centered design

If you’re driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it’s time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply through www.rim.com/careers (and quote the relevant job ID as listed in the description)

© 2011 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, “Always On, Always Connected” and the “envelope in motion” symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The HFE/GUI Developer will be responsible for providing GUI design and implementation strategies for the Land and Joint C2 Applications Team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

As a key member of the Thales Canada Engineering Team, the HFE/GUI Developer will perform the following activities:

• Assist the Senior GUI Design Engineer capturing, analyzing, and designing user workflows;
• Conduct User Requirements Sessions with end users and customers;
• Create, maintain and Revise User Interface Designs;
• Develop initial GUI design and icons;and
• Work with development teams to coordinate implementation of GUI designs.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

The successful candidates should have a minimum of a college diploma in Computer Science or equivalent, combined with five years experience in application development activities with the primary focus on requirements capture, analysis and GUI design.

Knowledge of GUI Standards, Java and User Interface design skills are required, along with the capability to interact with the end users. Military domain knowledge and the ability to communicate in both official languages are considered an asset.

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program and ITAR.

HOW TO APPLY:

http://jobs.thalesgroup.com/en/pid39/E-staffing.com.html?lang=en

• Country: Canada
• Province: Ontario
• City: Ottawa
• Search: HFE

… and then follow the online process.

Location:

• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Potential for positions in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Business context
RealDecoy is a web-development company: we architect, plan, and build web sites; we design and implement or integrate any application that a client may want to run on their web site. We take on a wide range of projects with clients that range from small agencies to large multinational corporations. We excel at what we do, we work to the very highest standards and our staff takes pride in their work.

We are 10-years old, have evolved organically, and currently have 80 staff. We have experienced considerable success and are growing quickly. We have an immediate need for intermediate user experience design professionals.

Your challenge
We are currently looking to expand our User Experience team with qualified user-experience design professionals who are familiar with the User Centered Design Process.

We are looking for the following roles:

• User experience researchers,
• Information architects, and
• Interaction designers.

These roles are complementary and we encourage candidates interested in one or more areas to apply.

Interaction Designer
The Interaction Designer is part of a multifaceted team. Your primary responsibility is to architect intuitive and engaging user interfaces working closely with clients and other project team members to develop wireframes, paper prototypes and functional specifications.

This is a multi-disciplinary role that requires the understanding of content, technology, interaction design, and usability. Your focus is on defining the user interaction for web sites and applications, while working closely with business, technical, and other UX professionals to design innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing innovative user interfaces that meet project requirements as effectively;
• Development of wireframes, functional specifications, and logic-flow diagrams;
• Development of prototypes and mock-ups to demonstrate proposed functionality;
• Undertaking hallway testing of concepts to ensure usability;
• Evaluation and usability inspection of web sites and user interfaces;
• Team-up with business and technical staff to understand and define project requirements,
• Advocating for the user-centered design process and contributing to the overall user experience of RealDecoy projects; and
• Clearly communicate complex information.

Requirements:

• 4 years experience in interaction design or web design with a diploma in Graphic Design or a related field.
• Academic or practical knowledge of user experience best practices and processes;
• The ability to work independently and effectively prioritize time between multiple projects;
• A flexible approach: able to adapt to changing schedules, different  products, and develop new user research methods where needed;
• The ability to  work well on cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, developers and other user experience professionals;
• Training in research methods and statistics; and
• Knowledge of, or experience with any of the following:
  • Accessibility and universal design;
  • Faceted navigation and dynamic search techniques;
  • Government of Canada, Common Look and Feel Guidelines, and
  • Mobile interfaces.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An excellent understanding of the User Centered Design Process;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Experience with a wide range of clients including government, retail, and corporate;
• Built positive working relationships with those around you on a foundation of your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for people;
• Highly articulate written and spoken communication skills; you will be able to express yourself eloquently and succinctly;
• The ability to work within tight deadlines, and yet be able to keep busy and productive when the pressure is off;
• An understanding of how to prioritize and respond to urgent tasks with little or no direction;
• Knowledge of business principles and the corporate, retail, and software/high-tech world.
• Demonstrated an ability for leadership and coaching, inspiring others to achieve,—this could through sports, volunteer activities, or  previous employment.

People and Learning culture

We have a strong people and learning culture, and so:

• You will be proactive in becoming part of the team and understand that our collective knowledge is our most valuable asset and that our people are key to making best use of this knowledge; you will be a champion of collaborative user experience design;
• You will understand your roles is importance to the success of the company and ensure that you have all you need to succeed;
• You will proactively question and learn from others, and share what you know with your co-workers, while encouraging them to question and learn from you.
• Through your active participation in discussions and idea generation, you will contribute to the creation of an outstanding organization that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and performance.

Application:
If, after reading the above, you feel inspired and believe that you can make a significant contribution to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by e-mail to careers@realdecoy.com (No telephone calls please)

E-mail Subject heading should be: UX – [Your Name]

As part of your application, please attach:

• A full chronological resume (no functional resumes please)
• A cover letter which briefly (eloquently and succinctly) addresses:
  • The four points listed in the ‘Your contribution to our People culture’ section of this Candidate Information Brief.
  • Explains why you may be the ideal candidate.

We will confirm receipt of all applications. We will only contact those that we select for interview.

Thank you for your consideration.

Location:

• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Potential for positions in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Business context
RealDecoy is a web-development company: we architect, plan, and build web sites; we design and implement or integrate any application that a client may want to run on their web site. We take on a wide range of projects with clients that range from small agencies to large multinational corporations. We excel at what we do, we work to the very highest standards and our staff takes pride in their work.

We are 10-years old, have evolved organically, and currently have 80 staff. We have experienced considerable success and are growing quickly. We have an immediate need for intermediate user experience design professionals.

Your challenge
We are currently looking to expand our User Experience team with qualified user-experience design professionals who are familiar with the User Centered Design Process.

We are looking for the following roles:

• User experience researchers,
• Information architects, and
• Interaction designers.

These roles are complementary and we encourage candidates interested in one or more areas to apply.

Information Architect
The Information Architect is part of a multifaceted team. Your primary responsibility is to ensure that web sites are intuitively organized and that users of the site can quickly and easily find what they need. You will be responsible for researching content and information requirements and producing paper-based content architectures, sitemaps, and information flow diagrams.

This is a multi-disciplinary role that requires the understanding of content, technology, interaction design, and usability. Your focus is on defining the structure and organization of web sites and applications, while working closely with business, technical, and other UX professionals to design innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Structural design of shared-information environments, including organizing and labeling web sites, intranets, online communities, and software to support findability and usability,
• Teaming with business and technical staff to understand and define project requirements,
• Undertaking field-based research, such as stakeholder interviews, card sorting and ethnographic studies; and
• Advocating for the user-centered design process and contributing to the overall user experience of RealDecoy projects.

Requirements:

• A B.Sc. in Library Sciences, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science, or related field, or 4 years equivalent hands-on experience;
• Academic or practical knowledge of user-research methods, including lab-based usability studies, field studies, and usability inspections (heuristic evaluations or cognitive walkthroughs);
• Knowledge of diagramming, information design and presentation—with keen attention to detail;
• Excellent analytical ability, especially with regard to observation of user behavior;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present findings concisely and effectively;
• The ability to work independently and effectively prioritize time between multiple projects;
• A flexible approach: able to adapt to changing schedules, different  products, and develop new user research methods where needed;
• The ability to  work well on cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, developers and other user experience professionals;
• Training in research methods and statistics; and
• Knowledge of, or experience with any of the following:
  • Accessibility and universal design;
  • Faceted navigation and dynamic search techniques; and
  • Government of Canada, Common Look and Feel Guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An excellent understanding of the User Centered Design Process;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Experience with a wide range of clients including government, retail, and corporate;
• Built positive working relationships with those around you on a foundation of your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for people;
• Highly articulate written and spoken communication skills; you will be able to express yourself eloquently and succinctly;
• The ability to work within tight deadlines, and yet be able to keep busy and productive when the pressure is off;
• An understanding of how to prioritize and respond to urgent tasks with little or no direction;
• Knowledge of business principles and the corporate, retail, and software/high-tech world.
• Demonstrated an ability for leadership and coaching, inspiring others to achieve,—this could through sports, volunteer activities, or  previous employment.

People and Learning culture

We have a strong people and learning culture, and so:

• You will be proactive in becoming part of the team and understand that our collective knowledge is our most valuable asset and that our people are key to making best use of this knowledge; you will be a champion of collaborative user experience design;
• You will understand your roles is importance to the success of the company and ensure that you have all you need to succeed;
• You will proactively question and learn from others, and share what you know with your co-workers, while encouraging them to question and learn from you.
• Through your active participation in discussions and idea generation, you will contribute to the creation of an outstanding organization that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and performance.

Application:
If, after reading the above, you feel inspired and believe that you can make a significant contribution to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by e-mail to careers@realdecoy.com (No telephone calls please)

E-mail Subject heading should be: UX – [Your Name]

As part of your application, please attach:

• A full chronological resume (no functional resumes please)
• A cover letter which briefly (eloquently and succinctly) addresses:
  • The four points listed in the ‘Your contribution to our People culture’ section of this Candidate Information Brief.
  • Explains why you may be the ideal candidate.

We will confirm receipt of all applications. We will only contact those that we select for interview.

Thank you for your consideration.

Location:

• Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• Potential for positions in Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Business context
RealDecoy is a web-development company: we architect, plan, and build web sites; we design and implement or integrate any application that a client may want to run on their web site. We take on a wide range of projects with clients that range from small agencies to large multinational corporations. We excel at what we do, we work to the very highest standards and our staff takes pride in their work.

We are 10-years old, have evolved organically, and currently have 80 staff. We have experienced considerable success and are growing quickly. We have an immediate need for intermediate user experience design professionals.

Your challenge
We are currently looking to expand our User Experience team with qualified user-experience design professionals who are familiar with the User Centered Design Process.

We are looking for the following roles:

• User experience researchers,
• Information architects, and
• Interaction designers.

These roles are complementary and we encourage candidates interested in one or more areas to apply.

User Experience Researcher
The UX researcher is part of a multifaceted team. Your primary role will focus on research and investigation while also working closely with business, technical, and other UX professionals to design the innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and running participatory design and research sessions such as brainstorming, card-sorting, and paper prototyping;
• Undertaking field-based research such as stakeholder interviews and ethnography;
• Usability testing in numerous forms for low-fidelity, in-development, and live web sites and applications;
• Web analytics evaluation using Google analytics, Core Metrics, Webtrends or ClickTracks, etc.;
• Creation of personas, use-cases, and user scenarios; and
• Team-up with business and technical staff to understand and define project requirements.

Requirements:
You will have:

• A B.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent (3 yrs) hands-on experience in a UX field such as web design, information architecture, usability testing or interaction design;
• Academic or practical knowledge of user research methods, including lab-based usability studies, field studies, and usability inspections (heuristic evaluations or cognitive walkthroughs);
• Excellent analytical ability, especially with regard to observation of user behavior;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present findings concisely and effectively;
• The ability to work independently and effectively prioritize time between multiple projects;
• A flexible approach: able to adapt to changing schedules, different  products, and develop new user research methods where needed;
• The ability to  work well on cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, developers and other user experience professionals;
• Training in research and analysis; and
• Knowledge of, or experience with any of the following:
  • Accessibility and universal design;
  • Faceted navigation and dynamic search techniques; and
  • Government of Canada, Common Look and Feel Guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have:

• An excellent understanding of the User Centered Design Process;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Experience with a wide range of clients including government, retail, and corporate;
• Built positive working relationships with those around you on a foundation of your energy, enthusiasm, and passion for people;
• Highly articulate written and spoken communication skills; you will be able to express yourself eloquently and succinctly;
• The ability to work within tight deadlines, and yet be able to keep busy and productive when the pressure is off;
• An understanding of how to prioritize and respond to urgent tasks with little or no direction;
• Knowledge of business principles and the corporate, retail, and software/high-tech world.
• Demonstrated an ability for leadership and coaching, inspiring others to achieve,—this could through sports, volunteer activities, or  previous employment.

People and Learning culture

We have a strong people and learning culture, and so:

• You will be proactive in becoming part of the team and understand that our collective knowledge is our most valuable asset and that our people are key to making best use of this knowledge; you will be a champion of collaborative user experience design;
• You will understand your roles is importance to the success of the company and ensure that you have all you need to succeed;
• You will proactively question and learn from others, and share what you know with your co-workers, while encouraging them to question and learn from you.
• Through your active participation in discussions and idea generation, you will contribute to the creation of an outstanding organization that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and performance.

Application:
If, after reading the above, you feel inspired and believe that you can make a significant contribution to our team, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply by e-mail to careers@realdecoy.com (No telephone calls please)

E-mail Subject heading should be: UX – [Your Name]

As part of your application, please attach:

• A full chronological resume (no functional resumes please)
• A cover letter which briefly (eloquently and succinctly) addresses:
  • The four points listed in the ‘Your contribution to our People culture’ section of this Candidate Information Brief.
  • Explains why you may be the ideal candidate.

We will confirm receipt of all applications. We will only contact those that we select for interview.

Thank you for your consideration.