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Opportunities in Canada:
- Field Service Representative
- Field Service Associate
- Implementation Project Manager
- Interface Developer/Analyst
- Manager, Regulatory – Quality Assurance
- Manager, Professional Services
- Reports Writer
- Senior Manager, Software Development
Field Service Representative
Job Duties:
This position will be located in Western Canada. With limited supervision provide basic and routine product servicing to customers using Varian Medical Systems products.
- Services product equipment with limited technical assistance and minimal direct supervision.
- Successfully complete advanced product training (both classroom and OJT).
- Applies customer management skills, technical expertise, and available resources to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Maintains detailed electronic records of service visits, including the technical problems encountered and parts employed to correct the problem.
- Processes all required field service documentation and electronic reports in a timely manner.
- Gathers information as required to aid in solving technical problems encountered on service visits.
- Reports safety problems, incidents, and customer complaints to the appropriate manager or department.
- Performs spare parts ordering for assigned customers, including replenishing spare parts kits as necessary for warranty and contract customers.
- Maintains a safe and organized work area, observes all safety policies and procedures.
- Uses the proper escalation procedures, updates status, and follows through to completion of the escalated task in accordance with established company policy.
- May provide training to other field personnel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum of two years experience as a successful field service associate or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. Apply acquired skills with knowledge of RF and digital electronic device troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve routine hardware problems. Proficient at diagnosing and solving moderately complex mechanical problems, including simple vacuum leaks. And//or identify and repair routine software and network problems. Analyze and correct software and network problems. And//or identify and resolve simple imaging system defects.
Position available in Vancouver, BC
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
deirdre.satterthwaite@oscs.varian.com
Field Service Associate
Job Duties:
This position will be located in Western Canada. With direct supervision provide basic product servicing to customers using Varian Medical Systems products.
- Installs and services product equipment with technical support and direct supervision.
- Successfully complete basic product training (both classroom and OJT).
- Applies customer management skills, technical expertise, and available resources to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations.
- Maintains detailed electronic records of service visits, including the technical problems encountered and parts employed to correct the problem.
- In a timely manner process all required field service documentation and electronic reports.
- Gather information as required to aid in solving technical problems encountered on service visits.
- Reports safety problems, incidents, and customer complaints to the appropriate manager or department.
- Performs spare parts ordering for assigned customers, including replenishing spare parts kits as necessary for warranty and contract customers.
- Maintains a safe and organized work area, observes all safety policies and procedures.
- In accordance with established company policy, uses the proper escalation procedures, updates status, and follows through to completion of the escalated task.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Note: The duties listed above reflect general responsibilities necessary for the performance of the job and may not include all of the specific job activities.
Qualifications:
Two or four year degree in electronic engineering technology or biomedical electronics, with emphasis on RF devices, or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. In-depth understanding of RF and digital electronic device troubleshooting techniques, along with the proper use of associated test equipment. Proficient at diagnosing and resolving simple mechanical problems, including the proper use of hand tools. And//or basic computer usage and debugging skills. Fundamental knowledge of networks and networking techniques. And//or basic understanding of imaging systems. Specific training requirements: Classroom (on-site, off-site) and OJT essential techniques in customer relations multitasking and time management radiation safety clinical orientation documentation and record keeping basic clinac service, including checkout, calibration, alignment, and pm basic MLC service and//or basic PV service and imaging techniques basic simulators and imaging and//or computing in a Varian environment networking in a Varian environment Varis basics TPS basics.
Position available in Vancouver, B.C., or Calgary, AB
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
roxanne.sinclair@varian.com
Implementation Project Manager
Job Duties:
This position will be located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and reporting to the Manager, Professional Services, the successful candidate will manage several complex client implementations which will include the following responsibilities:
- Determining timelines for each project and ensuring deadlines are met;
- Follow the internally defined project implementation model;
- Lead onsite client project management meetings;
- Leading and overseeing all resources assigned to each implementation;
- Ensuring the successful implementation of Varian’s proprietary software in accordance with the clients’ contract;
- Ongoing communication and coordination in conjunction with members of the implementation team (communicating back to the Sales team as required);
- Ensure appropriate sign-off’s occur when required and that Final Acceptance documentation is obtained from client upon project completion;
- Identify and document product enhancements (provide feedback to software development);
- Learn the basic functionality of the Varian proprietary application
- Travel will be required (approx. 60%);
Qualifications:
Post-secondary Project Management education or equivalent working experience; Minimum of five years project management experience and the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously; Excellent time management, organizational, analytical and problem solving skills; Must be self motivated and have excellent relationship building skills; Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of employees and management in a client setting; Exposure and experience within the medical field is considered an asset
Individuals interested in this career opportunity should submit their resume, stating salary expectations, in confidence to:
Roxanne Sinclair, Human Resources Manager; Suite 705 - 386 Broadway; Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R6
Fax: +1 204 987 8772;
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
CanadaHR@varian.com
Interface Developer/Analyst
Job Duties:
As a member of the Interface Development Team, the successful candidate will:
Design interface solutions based on client requirements which will integrate the Varian MedOncology software product with third party software solutions; design, develop, test, implement and document interface solutions using a custom software interface engine (training provided) within a high workflow environment; Some travel may be required (< 5 .
Qualifications:
Minimum of two-year degree/diploma in Information Technology or equivalent working experience; Working knowledge of C#.Net and SQL databases/scripting within a Microsoft Server environment; Data manipulation/analysis experience including parsing and cross dataset mapping; 2 to 5 years of systems analysis experience in the implementation of technology products and system processes; Must be self-motivated, with strong organizational, planning, communication skills and able to work independently and as a member of a team; Must be comfortable with managing timelines and working successfully against deadlines; HL7 exposure and experience within the medical field is considered an asset
Individuals interested in this career opportunity should submit their resume, stating salary expectations, in confidence to:
Roxanne Sinclair, Human Resources Manager; Suite 705 - 386 Broadway; Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R6
Fax: +1 204 987 8772;
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
CanadaHR@varian.com
Manager, Regulatory – Quality Assurance
Job Duties:
In a software environment, this position will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining quality assurance and control systems and activities; Defining and implementing standards, methods, and procedures for testing, and evaluating the accuracy and reliability of company products; Participating in reviewing product features to contribute quality requirements and considerations; Assisting product support areas in gathering and analyzing data; Defining quality systems for non-510k medical device software in conjunction with Varian’s FDA quality processes.
Qualifications:
Post secondary education in a related field – Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; 8 years of related experience in an ISO 9001 or FDA regulated environment; 3 years of management experience or supervisory equivalent; Experience in the medical field would be considered an asset; Must be self motivated and have excellent relationship building skills.
Individuals interested in this career opportunity should submit their resume, stating salary expectations, in confidence to:
Roxanne Sinclair, Human Resources Manager; Suite 705 - 386 Broadway; Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R6
Fax: +1 204 987 8772;
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
CanadaHR@varian.com
Manager, Professional Services
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will oversee the execution and completion of information technology solutions projects to meet revenue and cost projections; Oversee performance of the installation and client acceptance of system integration projects, providing status reports to various stakeholders; responsible for budget analysis, labour planning and coordination of activities between client and company personnel; Participates in the recruitment and selection process.
Qualifications:
Post secondary education in IT, Engineering or Business; Minimum of ten years industry experience, preferably in the medical field; Must be able to develop strong working relationships with clients at senior management levels and staff at all levels; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent problem solving and analytical skills; Able to travel 40 to 50%.
Individuals interested in this career opportunity should submit their resume, stating salary expectations, in confidence to:
Roxanne Sinclair, Human Resources Manager; Suite 705 - 386 Broadway; Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R6
Fax: +1 204 987 8772;
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
CanadaHR@varian.com
Reports Writer
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will design and develop data queries fro extracting data to fulfill user requests; Perform analysis on datasets; Conduct datamodel and query training using SQL, 3rd party reporting tool or Oncology Query Tool; Roll out and train internal and external customers on the use of Oncology Query Tool; Support the operation and growth of a data warehouse through data aggregation, data model design, and monitoring statistics.
Qualifications:
University degree or equivalent; Analytical Skills, Experience working with databases and datasets; 2 years of SQL or report writing experience; Understanding of medical terminology would be considered an asset; 30-40% travel required.
Varian is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including, health and dental benefits, Employee Incentive Program and Company matched RRSP. Individuals interested in these career opportunities should submit their resume, stating salary expectations, in confidence to:
Roxanne Sinclair, Human Resources Manager; Suite 705 - 386 Broadway; Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R6
Fax: +1 204 987 8772;
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
CanadaHR@varian.com
Senior Manager, Software Development
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will be responsible for directing, leading and managing the development and delivery of our proprietary medical oncology software application; This includes leading teams of software developers, quality assurance, project managers and database analysts; Collaborates with sales, marketing, professional services and clients in defining application requirements and negotiating and prioritizing deliverables; Participates in the recruitment and selection process.
Qualifications:
University Bachelor degree or two year college diploma in the field of computer science; Minimum of 10 years experience in software development; 5 years leadership experience (project lead or technical lead) and project management experience desired. Experience with relational database technologies, MS C#/.Net and/or Sybase PowerBuilder development environment is preferred. Knowledge of hospital systems, systems integration and HL7 interfaces would be considered an asset.
Individuals interested in this career opportunity should submit their resume, stating salary expectations, in confidence to:
Roxanne Sinclair, Human Resources Manager; Suite 705 - 386 Broadway; Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3R6
Fax: +1 204 987 8772;
**Exempt**
For this position reply to:
Email:
CanadaHR@varian.com
