Jobs I know in Vancouver

In the last few days I’ve been sent a number of jobs from folks I know. Since I’m not looking for a job (though I’m always looking for work!), I thought I’d post them to see if anyone else can connect the seekers and the sought.

SXIP Indentity is looking to fill 2 developer positions: Firefox Developer and Web Developer. Here’s the snippet of skills they’re looking for:

• You have a proven track record in developing software.
• You thrive on solving difficult problems and want to have an impact through the delivery of cutting-edge technologies.
• Your extensive programming experience will leave you well-positioned to thrive in our high-velocity, creative and passionate environment.
• For the Firefox Developer: you’ve already got experience in Firefox add-ons, XUL, JavaScript and the usual web technologies.
• For the Web Developer: you’ll need to be experienced and skilled in web technologies (CSS, XHTML, Perl, PHP and JavaScript) and multiple operating systems (FreeBSD, OS X and Windows).
• Full job listings and to take action, check out SXIP careers.

A video game company is looking for a strong Product Manager with a background in mass-market consumer products who also knows software. En plus, that individual will have these responsibilities:

• supervise development of consumer qualitative research (focus groups, product reviews)
• work with development team to define product positioning, feature sets and licensing applications
• work with the Marketing Director to develop and execute the Franchise Marketing Plan, which includes product positioning, target market identification and analysis, volume forecasting, budgeting, category & competitive analysis and pricing analysis
• provide expertise and knowledge to studio producers and developers and influence development of concepts and features
• develop relationships with key licensors and retailers for advertising, promotions and packaging
• present at quarterly sales meetings
• Take action on this one by getting in contact with me and I’ll pass you the right contact information.

Lastly and most loosely, if anyone is involved in software channel management marketing let me know. I have people I know looking to hire in the new year. Same goes for a general accountant and a communications specialist for a non-profit.