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BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA SPECIALIST/PROGRAMMER
HarperCollins Canada
Location: Toronto, ON (Downtown)
Deadline for applicants: 11 December 2009
Date posted: November 26, 2009
Job description: BIBLIOGRAPHIC DATA SPECIALIST/PROGRAMMER
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility for Bibliographic data compilation,
manipulation and transmission to Major accounts. Also responsible for JD Edwards ERP system maintenance, ad hoc reports and queries.
* Be the central point of contact for data standards and data sources
* Liaise with internal groups providing data to ensure
consistency, completeness and accuracy
* Be our representative for all Bibliographic-related issues
* Manage ONIX database, generate weekly & monthly ONIX files
for customers.
* Champion HarperCollins Issues with other HarperCollins
Divisions
Other responsibilities include:
* Programming: Prepare and maintain JDE business processes
work flows and documentation, maintenance and adhoc reporting. MS Access,
XML & Excel VBA programming, SQL Server queries.
* Undertake routine JDE and interface maintenance including
processing option updates and data selection changes.
* Business Analysis: research and analysis leading to the
definition of business requirements, system specifications and
processes in order to assist in the resolution of complex business problems.
* Document technical and/or non-technical processes, as
requested/required.
* Perform planned and unscheduled
maintenance/upgrades/migrations, as required.
Qualifications:
* Post-Secondary Education specializing in computer science.
* Minimum of 3 years related experience.
* Experience with bibliographic data and a deep understanding
of ONIX and XML.
* Familiarity with a variety of Microsoft Office software
packages
* A good grasp of Microsoft Excel and/or Access.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Flexible and adaptable, well-organized and attentive to
detail.
* A strong interest in the intersection of books and
technology.
* Good organizational and prioritization skills, excellent oral
and written communication and inter-personal skills required to
support internal and external staff, good customer service skills and the
ability to deal and work with all levels of management.
* JD Edwards E1 experience is an asset
* Knowledge of SQL a definite asset.
Interested applicants please email resume and cover letter to: dianne.aquilina@harpercollins.com
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