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UBC Career Services would like to invite you to attend an Information Session presented by Safe Software. Safe Software is looking for Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering co-op and new grads. Please join us to get an overview of Safe Software, including the company’s technology, products and customers. They will also provide insight on a developer’s role at the company. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. Hope to see you there.

When:

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 18:30 to 20:30

Where:

Dempster 310

Tags:

Career

UBC Career Services would like to invite you to attend an Information Session presented by Shell Canada. Shell is interested in meeting graduating students in Computer Science, Commerce, Engineering, Geology and Geophysics. As we are anticipating a great deal of interest in this event, could you rsvp to [email protected] if you plan to attend. Please reference Shell Canada Info Session in the subject line. Please be advised that the rsvp is for tracking attendance numbers only and we cannot respond to individual questions about the session or the career opportunities Shell Canada will be discussing. Refreshments will be served. Hope you can join us on the 18th in Wesbrook.

When:

Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 18:30 to 20:30

Where:

Wesbrook 100

Tags:

Career

We have a tech support and testing position available this summer… and for the really smart ones we need some programming too. This is full-time, starting in May (or when you are available), salary of $16/hr (~$2,500/month). Please send an email (to [email protected]) telling us why you are the one—along with a copy of your resume.

Position Summary:

As a technical support specialist, you will answer customer inquiries, monitor both internal and customer systems, and communicate with our clients to troubleshoot and resolve their issues. You will directly impacts our productivity by managing daily customer issues and assisting in our product initiatives and development. You will also impact future product development and direction by reporting on common issues and collecting customer input.

Responsibilities:

• You will answer support telephone calls (we only get about 2 per day) and provide customers with answers to product questions and escalate trouble tickets when necessary.
• You will answer support email requests (we get lots of these each day), creating and routing requests as necessary.
• You will use our web monitoring tools to monitor various applications and escalate trouble tickets when problems arise.
• You will learn our software applications and provide assistance is creating support documentation for internal and customer use.
• You will record and report any reccurring problems so we can fix them and make our customers happier.

Skills & Qualifications:

• You love helping people solve problems and take pride in what you do.
• You are smart, analytical, organized and love to learn new things.
• You thrive under pressure and enjoy bringing order to chaos.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills—you aren’t shy reassuring a customer with a phone call or email.
• You have solid computer and Internet skills—you don’t need to be a computer geek but having some computer kung-fu would be great!

Nice to have skills:

• E-Commerce or Retail experience—because we sell software to e-commerce and retail companies!
• HTML or graphical design skills—because we sell web-based software…
• ESP or other super-power—you will be monitoring and handling customer issues, enough said.

Contact Information:
XModus Software Inc.
2501 Spruce Street, Suite 100
Vancouver, BC, V6H 2P8
(604) 732-7337

Email: [email protected]
Chris Kerslake, President: (604) 732-7337 ext. 101

Telus is inviting all students to their Leadership Development Program info session today at Wesbrook 100. For more information about their student and new grad opportunities, please visit http://telus.com/careers.

When:

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 18:30 to 20:30

Where:

Wesbrook 100 (6174 University Blvd)

File Attachments:

TELUS_BTLDP.pdf

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Career

Hello there!

Welcome to the Computer Science Student Society (CSSS)! You will be happy to know that if you are a student in the CPSC Department, you are automatically part of the CS Cube!

The CSSS has been busy planning events and doing its best to make a great year for you. Expect biweekly BBQs (weather permitting), IceCubed skating events, Beach Days, the Career Fair, Industry Panels and Info Sessions, volunteer opportunities within the Computer Science Department, Bzzr Gardens, the year-end boat cruise, and much more! Our first event is a T-shirt design contest! More details will be out soon, so be sure to look out for more updates on this site!

As privileged members of the CSSS, please feel free to drop by the Cube lounge, x139, to buy cheap snacks or pop, play with the XBOX 360 or just chillax with your friends and meet other cool Cubers just like you.

Lastly, don’t forget to check your email and our website for news regarding our events/dates. If you have any comments or suggestions, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or check us out on our Facebook group.

Thanks guys and hope you have a fab year!