A friend of mine is looking to hire a SaaS System Administrator at Desire to Learn. Pretty much one of the raddest companies in KW at the moment. Here’s an overview of the job:

The main responsibility of the SaaS System Administrator is advanced server and application administration, design, key project deliverables and leadership in our mission critical datacenters. These mixed mode Windows/Linux environments are designed for high-availability and performance and are the critical infrastructure from which the Desire2Learn SaaS offering is based. You will be part of a team of highly experienced IT professionals responsible for delivering the world class Learning Suite of Desire2Learn products to millions of students and education institutions around the world.

Go Here for more details & to apply.

If you’re a douche… please don’t say you saw the job listing here… if you’re awesome, feel free to mention you read it on RQ.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – FULL TIME TEMPORARY

WATERLOO COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

This is a full-time temporary position covering maternity leave beginning November 2010, for 12

months.

The role of the Executive Director is to provide leadership, management and support to the staff

and volunteers at the centre to ensure excellent customer service to the public and program

participants. The role is a great opportunity to work with a volunteer community, providing

support and mentoring in the execution of their duties.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To supervise all staff in the day to day operation of the centre.
• To recruit and manage volunteers.
• To develop a regular schedule of programs, activities and events for the centre in a
• business-like way in order to generate net positive program revenue for the centre
• To maintain financial records and manage cash flow in consultation with the Treasurer
• To maintain a record of corporate documents which includes but is not limited to minutes,
• corporate policy, position descriptions, grant applications and contracts in consultation with
• the Secretary
• To prepare and update a future-oriented statement of financial position and annual estimate
• of future income and expenses of the centre
• To negotiate partnerships and collaborative opportunities with individual artists and other
• community arts organizations to the mutual benefit of the centre and the community
• To negotiate service and supplies contracts where required
• To research and complete applications for funding and sponsorship opportunities to
• maximize funding and grants available to the centre
• To work with City of Waterloo staff in the day to day operation of the centre
• To report to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.
• To keep the President of the Board of Directors informed of operational issues at the centre

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years work experience in arts programming,

excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with all stakeholders including

staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors, a strong computer skills and proficiency with

Microsoft Office as well as flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.

A satisfactory Police Records Check is a requirement for this position

HOW TO APPLY

Salary range will be from $30,000-$40,000 per annum and is subject to board approval.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, with salary expectations to

info@buttonfactoryarts.ca or to the WCAC, 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8.

Only individuals considered for an interview will be contacted. Applications accepted until

August 31, 2010.

Think you’re up for it?

H.