Position available: Software Developer

The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is seeking a software
developer to work on the AlouetteCanada Metadata Toolkit
(http://www.alouettecanada.ca/nmrdi/nmrdi-e.php). This project is funded
until March 2008 by the the Department of Canadian Heritage's Canadian
Culture Online New Media Research and Development Initiative
(http://www.pch.gc.ca/ccop-pcce/index_e.cfm).

Qualifications for this position are:

-MLIS or extensive experience in libraries and/or working with digital
collections
-Broad knowledge of issues surrounding distributed metadata creation and
management
-Knowledge of current and emerging standards for metadata used in the
Canadian library, archives, and museum communities, such as MODS, METS,
PREMIS, EAD, and Dublin Core
-Broad knowledge of software applications and accompanying workflows for
content and metadata creation
-Minimum 2 years' experience developing in web application frameworks
such as RoR and Symfony; familiarity with object-oriented programming;
familiarity with agile programming practices would be an asset
-Experience in developing, maintaining, and supporting content
management, search and retrieval, and metadata harvesting applications
would be an asset
-Demonstrated team player and independent worker
-Demonstrated ability to write effective technical documentation for a
variety of audiences

Salary for this position is $40/hour at 35 hours per week.  The contract
begins in May 2007 and will run to a maximum of 40 weeks.

Reporting to the Project Manager but interacting with a variety of the
Project Team members and consultants, the successful candidate will work
from his or her location of choice in a supportive, team-oriented
environment using a variety of networked collaboration technologies such
as email, chat, and VOIP.

Applicants should send a current resume, cover letter, and samples of
recent PHP or Java code and written technical documentation to Mark
Jordan at [log in to unmask] by May 4, 2007.

Please note working language is English.  Candidates must be able to
read, write and speak fluent English.

The Canadian Association of Research Libraries is committed to building
a skilled and diverse workforce through the promotion of employment
equity. Priority will be given to Canadian residents.


Mark Jordan
Head of Library Systems
Project Manager, AlouetteCanada Metadata Toolkit
W.A.C. Bennett Library, Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia, V5A 1S6, Canada
Voice: 604.268.6959 / Fax: 604.291.3023

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