Zylog Ottawa Expands the Public Sector Team with Dennis Martel

Dennis Martel joins Zylog Ottawa’s successful Public Sector Team.

Zylog Systems (Ottawa) Ltd continues its fast expansion and continuous support of Canadian Government initiatives. Sylvia Patterson, Director of the Public Sector Sales Team, has added a new member to the team, Dennis Martel, Account Manager.

Dennis brings more than 25 years experience selling professional services and solutions to both the Canadian and American Federal Governments. He has experience developing consulting based solutions for Sun Microsystems, Unisys Canada, Attachmate Canada, Compaq and Simware. Dennis has travelled throughout North America to support several large systems integration projects for both Government and private sector clients.

Thanks to Sylvia Patterson’s leadership and the efforts of exceptional individuals like Dennis, Zylog Ottawa has effectively managed large Federal clients including RCMP, Health Canada, Department of National Defense, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, PWGSC, Transport Canada, Industry Canada, Privy Council Office, House of Commons, Elections Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs, Environment Canada and Canadian Heritage.

“Dennis Martel brings a wealth of experience and years of knowledge to share with our customers in the Federal Government,” said John Mehrmann, CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. “We understand the ongoing changes in the Federal Government and the need to navigate the budget challenges while continuing to support IT initiatives that are so crucial to our infrastructure. Balancing Shared Services, emerging technology and carefully controlled spending with the need to maintain national stability in turbulent global conditions is an important duty. The team at Zylog is very pleased to add another member with the appropriate experience to help our clients in the tasks ahead.”

Zylog Ottawa’s constant strive towards a symbiotic relationship with Canada’s Federal Government is made possible by its ‘best-in-breed’ people and ‘best-in-class’ contemporary IT practices.

About Zylog OttawaZylog Ottawa offers end-to-end staffing, recruitment and talent search services for both contract and permanent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, call centre, administrative and light industrial positions. Zylog Ottawa manages staffing and payrolling services, including coordination and management of the hiring of independent consultants and HireFlow^® payroll and consultant benefits related services. Among its services and solutions, Zylog Ottawa counts proprietary, state-of-the-art management software, including Recruitment, Job Board, TalentFlow^® Applicant Tracking (ATS), Vendor Management (VMS), BackOffice, and FieldPower^® field service management software.For more information, visit http://www.zylog.ca/

Announcing First Quarter Recruiters of the Month

Congratulations to the following recruiters for outstanding performance and for going the extra mile!

January

Stefany Yeung

Stefany brings to the table amazing energy and a true dedication to her work.  She goes above and beyond what is required in her role and provides consultants a truly amazing experience.  She is the first to take on special projects for the company, which elevates us in becoming number one in the industry.

February

Robert Lee

Robert is a team player and the first to jump in and help out a colleague.  He has strong skills that he brings to the table and that he shares with his fellow workers to help them become better in their role. He cares about the consultants he works with and is willing to go the distance to ensure they are taken care of.

March

Dharshi Pararaj

Dharshi is a senior level resource manager that month over month produces at a senior level.  With 6 net new starts Dharshi proves that she is someone that understands our consultants and clients.  She is an amazing team player that will always dive in to help out a fellow co-worker and is always willing to take the time to listen.

Jim Thomas

Jim brings his ‘A’ level game/experience to the Zylog floor on an ongoing base.  With 4 net new hires in the month of March he has proven that he fits in well with the Zylog family. He has gained the respect of all of his colleagues by helping them in their day to day roles.  With his strong skills in breaking down clients needs/wants Jim can systematically identify the correct resource for the solution.

Zylog Canada Announces Its Success in Qualifying once more as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

Zylog Canada was awarded the Microsoft Gold Partner Certification for the third consecutive year.

 Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd has been recognized by Microsoft at the highest level of expertise in delivering value to customers and creating positive impact in the technology marketplace.

Zylog’s constant strive towards achieving total customer satisfaction by rendering reliable and defect-free IT solutions and IT enabled services to its clients continues to succeed. Microsoft has welcomed once more Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd as a Gold Partner recognizing Zylog’s commitment to creating and delivering innovative customer solutions and services based on Microsoft technologies and acknowledging its dedication to excellence.

As a proud Microsoft Gold Certified Partner since 2009, a certified ISO 9001:2008 company assessed for CMMI Level IV/V Certification, Zylog continues to leverage cutting edge tools, methodologies and benchmark standards to systematically exceed the expectations of its clients.

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd
Zylog Canada is a leading provider of Onshore, Offshore & Near-shore technology solutions and services to enterprises & technology companies across the globe. For over 15 years, Zylog has been partnering with a loyal following of clients seeking to leverage our proven delivery methodology, as well as 24/7 access to the very best technical resources and development tools available anywhere.

For more information, visit http://www.zylog.ca/

Zylog Canada, Official Sponsor of Monster's Virtual Career Fair

Finding the perfect career from home? It’s possible thanks to Monster’s Virtual Career Fair, sponsored by Zylog Canada.

Zylog Canada is proud to be the official sponsor of Monster’s Virtual Career Fair, at www.MonsterVirtualCareerFair.ca from Monday, April 16^th to Sunday, April 22^nd, 2012. With more than 20,000 expected visitors, Monster’s Virtual Career Fair brings together thousands of job seekers and employers in an innovative and interactive virtual environment, reducing costs and time on both sides of the recruitment relationship.

Imagine a live fair held at a convention centre, complete with exhibitor booths, corporate presentations, and live interaction between company representatives and job seekers. Monster’s Virtual Career Fair is a revolutionary platform that offers the same experience of a live fair in an online space, allowing employers to engage with interested job seekers quickly and conveniently. Just visit www.MonsterVirtualCareerFair.ca/DEMO to have a demonstration of this incredible tool.

Zylog represents Fortune 500 clients and recruits top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, and Retail positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked human capital management, staffing, and placement organization.

Job Seekers interested in accelerating career advancement should upload a current resume and know that they can participate in live chats directly with the potential employers! Job Seekers are encouraged to visit www.Brainhunter.com and select positions of interest prior to attending the expo. Zylog Professional Resource Managers will be on-line to answer all questions from job seekers and help map a personal path to achieve individual goals.

About Zylog Systems (Canada) LtdIn 2010, Zylog acquired Brainhunter, combining the global IT consulting and development capabilities of Zylog with Canada’s premier agency for technical staffing, consulting, and engineering. Brainhunter has been transformed into an online community that uses social media, technology, and personal attention to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to maximize individual achievement and satisfaction.
For more information, visit http://www.zylog.ca/ and www.MonsterVirtualCareerFair.ca

Zylog Announces a New Collaboration with MillenniuM Communications

Zylog Canada and MillenniuM have started a new and exciting partnership that benefits all job and career seekers.

As a result of the newly created alliance between Zylog Canada and MillenniuM Communications (MCOM), MillenniuM’s advanced training for CBAP, CCBA and much more will be available at a 25% discounted price to members of Brainhunter.com (Zylog Canada’s social media career network).

Brainhunter is a unique social network that combines the familiar navigation of a social media site with relevant benefits, exclusive corporate discounts, and a daily refreshed list of top jobs for consultants, contractors, temporary and permanent positions.

Since 2006, MCOM has trained hundreds of IT professionals in Business Analysis, Project Management, CRM Data Strategy & Business Intelligence skills. MillenniuM’s unique approach towards hands-on training ensures that all students are able to immediately apply the skills and concepts learned in class, at the workplace.

MillenniuM offers the best CBAP/CCBA exam prep in Toronto. This course is an intense, in-depth review of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) v2 meant to augment practical knowledge and experience and prepare the candidate to write CBAP exam with full confidence. MillenniuM provides more than 400 exam questions, a soft copy of the BABOK v2 and training from Business Analysts with years of experience applying the concepts in a variety of industries and organizations. The Certified Business Analysis Professional TM (CBAP) designation is a professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis experience.

Choose a course and choose a location to receive certified instructor led training at a discount. Any professional can gain advanced certifications and be worth more, be able to charge more, and be eligible for more and better projects. Courses are provided at several locations (including Zylog’s Canadian headquarters at Sheppard and Yonge in Toronto) and, once the course is completed, Zylog will use the candidate’s new credentials to advance his/her career.

Members of Brainhunter have asked for access to training and Zylog has responded. Brainhunter is a network that works for its members.

In addition to posting jobs, advanced job search, profile management, and familiar social media networking tools, Brainhunter offers access to discounts on Dell computers, Canadian Automobile Association membership, etc. In addressing the needs of the professional community, Brainhunter also provides access to life, disability, and private health insurance with competitive rates and options from Marsh Canada Limited. This service enables members to compare coverage and rates from multiple private insurance providers at one time and through one source.

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd

In 2010, Zylog acquired Brainhunter, combining the global IT consulting and development capabilities of Zylog with Canada’s premier agency for technical staffing, consulting, and engineering. BrainHunter has been transformed into an online community that uses social media, technology, and personal attention to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to maximize individual achievement and satisfaction.

For more information, visit www.Brainhunter.com and www.Zylog.ca

Zylog Canada's Experts Will Present at The National Job Fair and Training Expo

Professional recruiters from Zylog Canada will host panel discussions on How To Use Social Media and How To Prepare For An Interview at The National Job Fair and Training Expo.

Choose a topic of interest and find a seat; at The National Job Fair and Training Expo, Zylog Canada’s Professional Recruiters will present on How To Use Social Media on April 4^th, 2012 at 5:00pm, while on April 5^th, 2012 at 11:00am Zylog’s experts will provide insight on How To Prepare For An Interview. Zylog Canada will be at The National Job and Training Expo on April 4^th and 5^th from 10:00am to 7:00pm, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Exhibit Hall C, Booth 805, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario.

Zylog represents Fortune 500 clients and recruits top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, and Retail positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked human capital management, staffing, and placement organization.

The National Job Fair and Training Expo is a multi-sector recruitment event where thousands of job seekers meet employers and have job interviews right on the spot. With an average of 10,000 attendees per event, The National Job Fair and Training Expo is where qualified, enthusiastic and experienced candidates go to meet employers from all sectors that have long or short term staff needs.

Zylog’s experts will provide industry insider information on How To Use Social Media To Get Hired in an exciting panel session. Topics to be covered are: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and the Brainhunter Portal. Attendees will be able to take away expert tips on how to use these powerful social media tools to get noticed and land their dream job. Anyone can participate to this interactive presentation on Twitter @ZylogJobs by asking questions live directly to the experts and following live tweets.

Zylog Systems Canada Ltd will also provide industry insider information on How To Prepare For An Interview in an exciting panel session. Attendees will be able to take away expert tips on how to effectively prepare for an interview and land their dream job! As the market is constantly changing with newly evolved technologies, the information provided will be valuable to job seekers. Zylog’s recruiting experts will add to this interactive presentation live tweets and live questions and answers on Twitter @ZylogJobs.

Following Zylog at The National Job Fair and Training Expo is easy and informative on Twitter @ZylogJobs. Ask questions and get the answers directly from Zylog’s Professional Recruiters for the entire duration of the job fair.

Job Seekers interested in accelerating career advancement should bring a current resume and be prepared to participate in a live interview. Job Seekers are encouraged to visit www.Brainhunter.com and select positions of interest prior to attending the expo. Zylog Professional Resource Managers will be on-hand to help job seekers map a personal path to achieve individual goals.

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd

In 2010, Zylog acquired Brainhunter, combining the global IT consulting and development capabilities of Zylog with Canada’s premier agency for technical staffing, consulting, and engineering. Brainhunter has been transformed into an online community that uses social media, technology, and personal attention to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to maximize individual achievement and satisfaction.For more information, visit http://www.zylog.ca/ and www.Brainhunter.com

Seneca College Newnham Campus Features Training and Recruitment Practices at Zylog Canada

Professional recruiter from Zylog Canada will be speaking to HST Degree Students and BHR Diploma Students.



Salina Rajani from Zylog Canada will define Training and Development and Recruitment and Selection practices at Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd on March 26^th, 2012 at Seneca College, Newnham Campus, room E1418, from 1:30pm to 3:15pm (HST Students – Training and Development), and room B1024 from 3:20pm to 5:00pm (BHT Students – Recruitment and Selection), 1750 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2J 2X5.

Zylog recruits and represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, Fortune 500 clients, and Retail positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked human capital management, staffing, and placement organization.

Seneca College gives students the advantage of partnerships with industry leaders, the latest in hands-on computer technology, a variety of class sizes, and full-time, part-time and continuing education options. Newnham Campus is one of the largest college campuses in Canada. It is home to full and part-time programs in the areas of Business, Applied Arts, Applied Science and Engineering Technology.

Salina Rajani is a professional recruiter for financial services, Telecom, and IT at Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. She has over 4 years experience in the recruitment, training and development aspects of human resources. Salina brings to her position a strong organizational background acquired during her internship at Aga Khan Education Service.

Salina will be discussing her work experience at Zylog Canada with Training and Development, Recruitment and Selection practices at Zylog, including personal rewards and challenges related to being a professional recruiter.

By registering at www.Brainhunter.com a member can gain access to discounts, benefits, and a list of top jobs refreshed daily. Brainhunter treats every member like a person, not like a number. Social media just got smarter.

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd

In 2010, Zylog acquired Brainhunter, combining the global IT consulting and development capabilities of Zylog with Canada’s premier agency for technical staffing, consulting, and engineering. Brainhunter has been transformed into an online community that uses social media, technology, and personal attention to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to maximize individual achievement and satisfaction.
For more information, visit http://www.zylog.ca/ and www.Brainhunter.com