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OZ Optics is a leading Canadian fiber optics components manufacturer located near Ottawa, Ontario.

Our company is looking for:


Accounting Clerk

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Accounts Payable Function
    • Coding and entering vendor invoices, noting discrepancies and following up
    • Entering employee expense claims
    • Matching visa statements with supporting documents and entering, following up on discrepancies with the card holder
    • Preparation of cheques, wire, ACH and bill payments
    • E-mailing remittance information to vendors
    • Ensure that all vendors are paid in a timely manner
    • Monitoring the accounts payable e-mail box and following up on all vendor inquiries
    • Printing various paperless invoices
    • Maintaining the A/P sub-ledger
    • Adhoc reporting as required
  • Accounts Receivable Function
    • Print customer invoices
    • Prepare bank deposits
    • Enter cash receipts, noting discrepancies and following up
    • Process credit card payments and prepayments
    • Prepare package to set up customer credit terms
    • Monitoring the accounts receivable e-mail box and following up on all customer inquiries
    • Perform customer collection calls
    • Maintaining A/R sub-ledger
    • Adhoc reporting as required

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
  • Must have good attention to detail, organization, problem solving and communication skills
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is an asset
  • Experience using an ERP system is an asset

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager

Position Summary:

  • Accounts Payable Function
    • The Accounts Payable Supervisor/Manager will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function for the company, ensuring that all payments are made accurately, timely and in compliance with company policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the accounts payable team, overseeing day-to-day activities, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.

Typical Duties:

  • Oversee the accounts payable function for the company, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Lead the accounts payable team, providing guidance, coaching, and training as needed.
  • Develop and implement accounts payable policies and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Ensure that all invoices are processed accurately and timely.
  • Monitor vendor accounts to ensure timely payment and maintain good relationships.
  • Manage the payment process, including preparing payment batches, scheduling payments, and ensuring accuracy of payment details.
  • Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations related to accounts payable.
  • Analyze accounts payable processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
  • Produce reports related to accounts payable as required by management.
  • Collaborate with other departments as needed to resolve any accounts payable issues.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.

Experience:

  • • Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

Skills:

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve results.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Administrative Assistant

Position Summary:

Attend Reception Desk duties and administrative tasks. Act as the focal point for all visitors, guests, and incoming calls. Support Sales Admin functions, document filing, and sending quotations to customers.

Typical duties:

  • Answer all switchboard incoming calls and address/forward them accordingly
  • Regularly file documents
  • Send quotations prepared by Sales department to Customers
  • Maintain switchboard speed-dials and directory
  • Prepare and set up holiday messages on the switchboard
  • Greet, screen, log, and issue badges to visitors/guests
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings
  • Prepare, receive, and distribute reports, fax, mail, and emails
  • Utilize business applications such as MS Outlook, ERP, Zoom, Webex
  • Attend other administrative duties as required

Education:

  • Secondary School Diploma
  • Regularly file documents

Experience:

  • Familiar with operating phone main console
  • Strong interpersonal skills and telephone communication competencies
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to learn and work efficiently with company applications such as Maximizer

Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Controller, this individual is responsible for the overall general accounting fuction including A/P and A/R as well as the General Ledger.

Typical Duties:

  • Ensure that the purchases/payables/payments cycle complies with Company policy.
  • Act as liaison between other departments to ensure that the Company's financial processes are being followed.
  • Suggest and implement process and policy improvements.
  • Ensure that the sales/receivables/receipts cycles comply with Company policy.
  • Review and analyse aged A/R and A/P sub-ledgers and identify any potential issues.
  • Review and authorize:
    • Customer credit limit adjustment
    • All outgoing payments in accordance with Company policy.
    • All Customer credit notes.
    • All general journal entries in accordance with Company policy.
  • Oversee month-end close and account reconciliations.
  • Update and maintain the Master Accounting Manual.
  • Special projects as required by the Controller or the CFO.

Education:

  • University degree
  • Accounting designation required (can be supplemented by extensive work experience)

Experience:

  • 5+ years experience in Corporate accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Skills:

  • Ability to work with little supervision in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Superior accounting knowledge.
  • Ability to handle and prioritize many work assignments at once.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to focus on details.

Buyer

Position Summary:

To procure material, capital equipment, and services for production, engineering, facilities, or operating requirements that meets OZ standards of acceptability, within the specified time frame and at the most favorable price.

Typical Duties:

  • Locate/identify sources of supply.
  • Prepare and issue quotation requests (RFQ's).
  • Analyze responses to RFQ's and select supplier(s) for purchase order (PO) award based on evaluation of price, quality and delivery expectations.
  • Rationalize, with appropriate internal personnel, any price, delivery and technical issues where cost targets or requisitioner needs/ expectations are exceeded or deviated from.
  • Negotiate and place purchase orders after satisfactory resolution of the above items, in accordance with company purchasing policy.
  • Expedite (in conjunction with Expeditor) delivery of ordered material/services in accordance with the supplier promised delivery date or with changes in company requirements.
  • Administer open orders and appropriately liaise between end users and suppliers to negotiate and satisfactorily resolve any changes initiated by either party.
  • Compose routine written communications, to both internal and external contacts, such as spreadsheets, memos/letters, and specific terms and conditions.
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection of alternate suppliers as a consequence of having developed some familiarity with assigned commodities.

Education:

  • Community college diploma in Business Administration preferably with major in Materials Management or with purchasing/ materials/ MRP courses.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years related experience.

Skills:

  • Basic aptitude for negotiating.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills; articulate ideas or problems using basic grammatical skills.

CFO / Controller

Position Summary:

Reporting to the CEO of the company, this position is responsible for the financial day to day operations reporting of the Company including Internal and External reporting, Treasury, Financial Systems, General Accounting, Payroll and ERP.

Typical Duties:

  • Provide leadership and guidance to the financial and accounting staff in line with Business objectives.
  • Ensure that the purchases/payables/payments cycle complies with Company policy.
  • Ensure the integrity and reliability of the financial information provided to internal and external customers, investors, and authorities.
  • Review and analyze aged A/R and A/P sub-ledgers and identify any potential issues.
  • Review and authorize: Customer credit limit adjustment
  • All outgoing payments in accordance with Company policy.
  • All Customer credit notes.
  • All general journal entries in accordance with Company policy.
  • Oversee month-end close and account reconciliations.
  • Update and maintain the Master Accounting Manual.
  • Present to CEO of issues and concerns alternatives and recommendations.
  • Plan and manage the annual audit and quarterly review processes to ensure timely availability of financial information.
  • Ensure that the Company's cash resources are managed effectively.
  • Implement and monitor the Company's annual budget process and ensure compliance from the various departments.
  • Ensure that the Company is in compliance with the various Canadian and American government authorities.
  • Prepare and review monthly reporting to the Executive team as well as quarterly reporting to the audit committee and Board of Directors.
  • Prepare monthly reporting for banks.
  • Monitor and minimize the various financial risks (i.e. credit risk, currency risks) which can adversely impact the Company's financial position.
  • Work with operations management to ensure that their financial reporting needs are being met.

Education:

  • Accounting designation is required.

Experience:

  • 5 + years direct experience in manufacturing environment.

Skills:

  • Ability to work with little to no supervision.
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines.
  • Extensive accounting and financial knowledge- both in US and CDN. GAAP
  • Experience in SEC and OSC compliance reporting.
  • Ability to handle and prioritize many work assignments at once.
  • Excellent computer and communications skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to work well and influence all levels of the organization
  • Ability to see and understand the "big picture" while providing and implementing tactical elements required to achieve the business goals.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

CNC Machinist / Programmer

Position Summary:

Be able to set up and operate program CNC machines and machining centers to fabricate parts, tooling, fixtures related to the communications industry. Also responsible for fabricating custom dies and jigs in conjunction with engineers.

Typical Duties:

  • Consults with engineers regarding product information such as design, capacity, purpose and types of material to be used to fabricate product
  • Analyses written specs, drawings, blueprints, etc to determine set up requirements
  • Designs fixtures, tooling and experimental parts to meet engineering specs
  • Program, set up and operate metalworking machine tools such as lathe, milling machine, machine parts to spec, and verifying conformance
  • Establishes written work procedures for fabricating new structural products

Education:

  • Two years College diploma in related field

Experience:

  • Junior 1-2 years experience in manufacturing machine shop
  • Intermediate 3-5 years experience in manufacturing machine shop
  • Senior - more than 5 years experience in manufacturing machine shop

Skills:

  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrated mathematical and reasoning abilities
  • Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints
  • Red seal certification is preferred

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Compliance & Document Control Officer

Position Summary:

  • Review, Research, and Return all Product compliance declaration requests from customers. Examples include, RoHS, REACH & SCIP, Conflict Minerals, ChemSherpa, FMD as well as others.
  • Support purchasing dealing with suppliers to obtain material declarations.
  • Contact customers as required to obtain or clarify end use information.
  • Manage the item compliance program based on our ERP system.
  • Necessary government reporting utilizing legal counsel as appropriate.
  • Provide documented classification reviews based on customer end use information and regulatory guidelines.
  • Perform periodic audits of exported items and employee understanding of export control practices.
  • Provide Support for the registration, processing, distribution and filing of company product and process documentation.
  • Provide Support for the registration, processing, distribution and filing of company product and process documentation.
  • Register, release and file drawings and any changes.

Typical Duties:

  • Maintain and update OZ Optics program for compliance.
  • Maintain and manage the Master (signed-off) documents process.
  • Maintain the CAD drawing registers.
  • Maintain the master document control file.
  • Update all relevant Registers to reflect current information.
  • Data entry as required.
  • Assist in internal audits.

Education:

  • Post-secondary education, preferably within Engineering/QA/ or related discipline.

Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in QA, 3+ years of experience in document control or a similar discipline (where accuracy & attention to detail are critical)
  • Knowledge of CAD files, (AutoCAD & Solid works).
  • Knowledge of environmental compliance initiatives (RoHS, REACH, SCIP) would be a plus

Skills:

  • Highly organized and proficient in managing, processing, and releasing corporate documents (planned and per demand).
  • Accurate data entry skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Comfortable within a networked environment.
  • Comfortable using CAD viewers.
  • Proficient in the use of MRP/ERP systems and concepts.
  • Excellent customer service skills.

Custodian

Position Summary:

The Custodian is responsible for a variety of housekeeping and minor maintenance duties. This involves being familiar with various pieces of cleaning & maintenance equipment as well as health and safety standards. Must be a team player, willing to work overtime when requested and / or various shifts.

Typical Duties:

  • Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing floors
  • Carpet cleaning
  • Cleaning and disinfecting of washrooms
  • Removal of garbage and recycling items
  • Window Cleaning
  • Light bulb and ceiling tile replacement
  • snow removal and general ground maintenance
  • Minor Maintenance:
    • Performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment
    • performs minimum or temporary repairs to windows, doors or other portions of buildings
    • Repairs leaking faucets, urinals and toilet bowls
    • Cleans drains and removes obstructions from lines, pumps, and toilet bowls, prepares various surfaces for painting
    • Applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings as needed
    • Repairs dry-wall, floor tile, ceiling tile, door closers, and doors
    • Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile and floors
    • Cleans and vacuums rugs
    • Scrubs and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains
    • Empties and cleans waste containers
    • Assists staff in lifting and storing supplies
    • Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment including saws, drills, grinders, routers, paint sprayers, lawn mowers and edger’s
    • Works from verbal and written instructions and work orders
    • Communicates with staff and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns

Qualifications:

  • 'G' class driver’s license in conjunction with a clean driving record
  • Sound knowledge of all cleaning duties and responsibilities
  • Good interpersonal communication and organizational skills

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of building/company cleaning experience

Skills:

  • Ability to work independently in a fast paced, environment
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift 50lbs
  • Bending and crouching is required
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of chemicals and equipment related to profession

Customer Service Manager

Position summary:

This position will coordinate and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Order Desk and Customer Service Department. Ensure all documentation, processes and procedures are followed for Orders Acceptance, Change Orders, Cancellations and R.M.A.'s.

This position will also act as the business process owner for ERP sales cycle, Maximizer Customer database and will take ownership for fast tracking orders, analyzing processes and training.

This position is responsible for daily order cycle: IOA, SOA, Change Orders, Cancellations, RMA On-time order release to production and Customer Satisfaction.

Typical Duties:

  • Monitoring and delegating workload of order administration staff.
  • Training order administration, customer service staff in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Coordinating all customer communication issues including change orders, discrepancies, acknowledgment of C.P.O.'s and verification of customer requirements.
  • Liaising with Shipping, Production, Material Management, Engineering, Accounting and Sales departments as required.
  • Reporting any problems that might impact customer deliveries.
  • Preparing staff evaluations, as per requirements
  • Preparing reports for present to Executive Management as required.

Education:

  • Post secondary education in sales or business would be an asset.

Experience:

  • 3 years plus managing customer service, preferable in a manufacturing environment, high tech preferred.
  • Strong people and customer communication skills.

Skills:

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP system or similar computerized order entry system.
  • Excellent computer database skills, particularly Maximizer and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Customer Service / Manager Sales Support

Position Summary:

This position will coordinate and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Order Desk and Customer Service Department. Ensure all documentation, processes and procedures are followed for Orders Acceptance, Change Orders, Cancellations and R.M.A.'s.

This position will also act as the business process owner for ERP sales cycle, Maximizer Customer database and will take ownership for fast tracking orders, analyzing processes and training.

This position is responsible for daily order cycle: IOA, SOA, Change Orders, Cancellations, RMA On-time order release to production and Customer Satisfaction.

Typical Duties:

  • Monitoring and delegating workload of order administration staff.
  • Training order administration, customer service staff in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities.
  • Coordinating all customer communication issues including change orders, discrepancies, acknowledgment of C.P.O.'s and verification of customer requirements.
  • Liaising with Shipping, Production, Material Management, Engineering, Accounting and Sales departments as required.
  • Reporting any problems that might impact customer deliveries.
  • Preparing staff evaluations, as per requirements
  • Preparing reports for present to Executive Management as required.

Education:

  • Post secondary education in sales or business would be an asset.

Experience:

  • 3 years plus managing customer service, preferable in a manufacturing environment, high tech preferred.
  • Strong people and customer communication skills.

Skills:

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP system or similar computerized order entry system.
  • Excellent computer database skills, particularly Maximizer and Excel spreadsheets.
  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.

Customer Service / Order Desk Coordinator

Position Summary:

  • Report to Customer Service Manager.
  • Coordinate customer requests with internal departments as the focal representative.
  • Follow up on the internal activities to meet/exceed customer demand.
  • Collaborate with Finance department for accuracy of customer invoicing and payments according to the terms of payment.
  • Process and coordinate customer orders and any subsequent communication with customers.

Typical Duties:

  • Liaison with customers regarding progress and delivery schedule of their orders. This requires attention to the internal manufacturing plans and providing appropriate replies to customer inquiries.
  • Act as the interface between customers and internal departments (Finance, Logistics, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Sales).
  • Ensure pricing and delivery schedules are aligned with company policies and customer requirement.
  • As the owner of the Return Material Authorization process (RMA), coordinate the RMA Process. Also process change orders, cancellations, and pricing verification of the orders.
  • Communicate with customers about required documents and provide necessary information.
  • Verify order related documents. Process the orders according to the corporate policies.
  • Issue Order Acceptance and Sales Order documents to customers.
  • Be proactive in meeting customers' requirement through understanding of processes, effective communication, and utilizing the business applications, such as ERP and Microsoft Office suite, for fast tracking of orders.

Education:

  • Post-secondary courses in Sales & Marketing or Business Administration.

Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years of inside sales experience in manufacturing environment, preferably high tech.

Skills:

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Attention to details.
  • Experienced with order processing applications such as EPR/MRP systems.
  • Advanced skills in working with office applications, such as Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Electronic Technician

Position Summary:

  • Responsible for performing the tasks defined, including manufacturing assembly, testing and debug. The technician should be able to perform limited troubleshooting in the related areas. The technician should be able to technically train and supervise assemblers as required.

Typical Duties:

  • Involvement in developing new and improving existing procedures to allow the maximization of production, and product quality.
  • Involvement in R&D projects. Responsible for performing defined tasks.
  • Responsible for testing/troubleshooting in the related areas and helping supervisors by identifying issues.
  • Monitor scrap in the assigned areas and report to the supervisors/responsible parties.

Education:

  • Post-secondary education in a related field or High School Diploma combined with appropriate experience.

Skills:

  • Good working knowledge of electronic components, circuit boards and test equipment
  • Ability to test, debug and repair circuit boards/systems
  • Experience in manufacturing environment
  • Ability to follow assembly/test procedures in detail
  • A good understanding of the IPC-A-610 standards
  • Good communication skills both oral and written
  • Good soldering skills and hands on abilities

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Equipment Maintenance Manager/ Technician

Job Description
Position Summary:

  • Responsible for building and maintaining the capital equipment used in the manufacturing production. Troubleshooting and improve machine utilization. Schedule the Preventative Maintenance for Company wide equipment. Writing optical component assembly work instructions and training of production in equipment operation. Carries the new product introduction from R & D into Manufacturing.

Typical Duties:

  • Direct involvement in developing new and improving old process to allow the maximization of production resources, in alignment with the organization's objectives.
  • Establishing labour standards for assembly operations and monitor performance to the standards
  • Developing and recommending equipment and workstation layout to optimize production efficiency
  • Communicating effectively and efficiently with internal and external customers
  • Accountable for preparing project plans and executing on project deliverables for medium to high complexity programs
  • Determines and performs appropriate testing for the purpose of qualifying a new process or technology
  • Conducts equipment and process capability studies
  • Responsible for the introduction and implementation of automated processes and technologies

Education:

  • Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Optical or Industrial

Experience:

  • 5+ years experience in a High-Tech manufacturing environment

Skills:

  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Able to manage and co-ordinate multiple priorities in various conditions and constraints
  • Ability to understand technical issues
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication along with organizational abilities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Fiberoptic Technician

Position Summary:
Responsible for performing the tasks defined, including manufacturing, test and measurement. The technician should be able to perform limited troubleshooting in the related areas. The technician should be able to technically train and supervise fiberoptic assemblers.

Typical Duties:

  • Involvement in developing new and improving existing procedures to allow the maximization of production, and product quality.
  • Involvement in R&D projects. Responsible for performing defined tasks.
  • Responsible for limited troubleshooting in the related areas and helping supervisors by identifying the issues.
  • Monitor scrap in the assigned areas and report to the supervisors/responsible parties.

Education:
Post-secondary education in a related field or High School Diploma combined with appropriate experience.

Experience:
3+ year experience in a related field and manufacturing environment.

Skills:

  • Primary knowledge of basic Fiberoptic concepts, such as fiber types, IL, ORL, PER, etc.
  • Experience in high volume manufacturing.
  • Good communication skills both oral and written.
  • Good hands on abilities.

Firmware Engineer

Position Summary:
This position, reporting to the General Manager of Test Equipment group, is responsible for the firmware design of test equipment components as well as the design of test software, analysis of test results, troubleshooting of both the test equipment and the test software.

Typical Duties:

  • Develop novel embedded algorithms and signal processing firmware for STM32, MSP430 type controllers.
  • Troubleshoot test software, performing tests on products to meet customer specs and company requirements
  • Provide documented test procedures, coordinate tests, analyze results, record observations and perform calculations
  • Prepare reports on projects for senior management
  • Make recommendations on materials, specifications

Education:

  • University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Hardware Engineering

Experience:

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience if in possession of a Bachelorďż˝s degree in Engineering
  • Experience with Embedded firmware and signal processing techniques.
  • Good understanding of code reusability and object oriented programming

Skills:

  • Ability to debug and implement novel code.
  • Excellence in coding embedded C/C++, previous work with TI ARM based MCUs is a plus.
  • Team player with good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to write clean easy to understand code
  • Experience in telecommunication and optical technology is a plus.
  • Experience in optical and electronic sensors for bio-sensing, biomedical application is a plus.

Hardware Design Engineer

Position Summary:

This position, reporting to the General Manager of Test Equipment Group, is responsible for the hardware design, firmware development, implementation and validation of circuit boards that are integrated into optical test equipment.

Typical Duties:

  • Designs and modifies circuit boards (analog & digital) used in test equipment, according to product specifications.
  • Develop/troubleshoot test software/processes, performing tests on products to meet customer specs and company requirements.
  • Provides documentation to product designs, test processes, analyzes test results, records observations and performs calculations.
  • Develops, debugs and support firmware applications.
  • Prepares reports on projects for senior management.
  • Makes recommendations & validates component substitutions for obsolete/discontinued components.

Education:

  • University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Hardware Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

  • 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience if in possession of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • No experience required if in possession of a Master's degree in Engineering

Skills:

  • Enjoys solving complex technical problems.
  • Team player with good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with various design tools, e.g. schematic design, board layout and simulation tools, etc.
  • Understanding of optical principles would be considered a asset.
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Human Resources Manager

Position Summary:

  • Reporting to the VP Human Resources, the HR Manager is responsible for timely and effective delivery of human resources services to include: recruitment, payroll and benefits admin, employee relations, occupational H&S, training, compensation, performance management
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of all HR policies and procedures

Typical Duties:

  • Ensures departmental and corporate objectives are met
  • Provides effective human resource management, consultation and issue resolution services to all levels of management
  • Develops and implements recommendations regarding compliance with legislated areas
  • Initiates projects in response to identified client needs
  • Develops goal and objectives for assigned area of responsibility

Education:

  • Equivalent to a university degree in Human Resources related field and/or professional CHRP

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years HR experience in a manufacturing, high tech environment

Skills:

  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong computer skills to include knowledge of Office 2000 application packages
  • Knowledge of HRIS, time and attendance and payroll (ADP) systems
  • Good knowledge of applicable legislation is required

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

HR / Payroll Administrator

Position Summary:
Reporting to the VP Human Resources, the Human Resources / Payroll Administrator is responsible for timely and effective delivery of human resources services including, but not limited to, general office administration, payroll & benefits administration, employee relations, H&S training,. This includes the requirement to both take direction and work intuitively to support the department's goals and objectives in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.

Typical Duties:

  • Assist/prepare monthly payroll,
  • Prepare and conduct orientation for the new hires;
  • Prepare employment contracts, employment letters, and salary/ bonus letters, memos,
  • Assist in the employment termination process and submitting ROEs,
  • Administration and updates of employee benefits,
  • Assist with the coordination of HR training activities,
  • Ensures departmental and corporate objectives are met;
  • Posting of job openings on Social Media sites,
  • Maintaining Employee Floorplan/ Location Charts, ORG Chart and Assigned Parking documents,
  • Assist with recruitment screening, interviewing, and referencing,
  • Conduct attendance rollcall (Morning and Afternoon), update weekly spreadsheet.
  • Filing and maintaining employee files,
  • Print Maximizer calendar weekly and distribute,
  • Monitor HR Admin Outlook mailbox: screen, forward and print Resumes,
  • Office supply administration,
  • Participate in special projects as requested,
  • Other office related duties and tasks as required.

Education:

  • Business, Office or Human Resources Administration
  • Equivalent to a High School graduate diploma with experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a human resources role, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills:

  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Knowledge of Office 2000 applications, time/attendance and payroll procedures
  • Previous experience with an HRIS system would be beneficial.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines
  • Strong ability to handle confidential information
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

In-house Senior Litigation+ Legal Counsel/Contract

OZ Optics is looking for a high performing in-house senior litigation counsel. This individual will be responsible for:

  • Representing OZ Optics in Civil cases
  • Manage all phases of the litigation process from investigation, pleadings and discovery, to pre-trial settlement and appeal.
  • Advising OZ on the law and legal issues.
  • Drafting documents, letters and contracts.
  • Preparing paperwork for court.
  • Researching and analyzing documents and case law, to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure.
  • Must have 10+ years of experience as a litigation lawyer
  • Salary commensurate with legal experience
  • $140,000-$200,000 for 10+ years' experience
  • To work with 3 other members of Legal team

Location: Toronto with frequent trips to main office in Ottawa

Lead Groundskeeper – Seasonal

Job Description

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Lead Groundskeeper Consultant is responsible to develop the annual grass turf maintenance, fertilizer and irrigation system schedules plans to maintain 2 FIFA grade grass soccer pitches, performing a variety of skilled activities requiring experience, competency and physical abilities. Seasonal Contract: April to November mid-afternoon duties (flexible).

Typical Duties:
Duties include but are not limited to:

  • The expectation is that the consultant is to complete the annual plan by April 15 and then will be on site 2-3 times a week (morning or evenings) to monitor field conditions, take soil samples, monitor soil moisture levels and adjust the field turf maintenance program for staff
  • Create fertilizer programs and application with strong agronomics
  • Create soil sample testing programs with lab result reports
  • Winterization programs
  • Document retention and control
  • Irrigation monitoring, management and control
  • Product purchasing and inventory control
  • Support and lead staff training as required on equipment operations
  • Equipment monitoring and various repairs where possible
  • Work with site managers and supervisors

Education:

  • Graduate of a Turfgrass Management Program preferred, or 3+ years’ experience in the golf or sports fields maintenance
  • Pesticide certification
  • WHMIS certification
  • Calibration and Fertilization certification preferred

Experience:

  • Previous management or supervisor experience
  • Preferred knowledge of POA Supina / Icon grass
  • Knowledge of turf health care techniques, including monitoring disease and weed controls
  • Knowledge of both fertilizers, chemicals, and their purpose in growing grass turf
  • Strong knowledge of irrigation systems and programs
  • Moisture monitoring and reports

Skills:

  • Highly organized with proven decision making skills and proven ability to obtain sports field turf positive results.
  • Good ability to share professional advice, direction, assistance and services to the facilities management and team as required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including building effective professional relationships with industry partners, suppliers and local contacts.
  • Communicates comfortably and professionally within a corporate environment.
Equipment:

  • Operate triplex cutter
  • Operate tractor
  • Operate turf sprayer
  • Operate aerator & top dresser

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Logistics Coordinator

Job Description

Company Overview
OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products, test equipment and sensors. It is located in Canada's capital city of Ottawa and established in 1985.

Company Perks:

  • Every employee receives full benefits including medical, dental, and optical and life insurance with the premiums paid for by OZ Optics.
  • Opportunity to work alongside with subject matter experts in fiber optics
  • Opportunity to work on world-class products with cutting-edge technologies
  • Best recreational facilities company can offer. Squash and basketball courts, weight-training rooms, indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub for use by employees
  • Staff events - adult and children's holiday parties, Easter egg hunt, family summer barbeque, and soccer games.
  • Free on-site parking

Position Summary:
The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for all activities related to Shipping & Receiving. These include verifying, packing, processing export documents and maintain a high customer service satisfaction.
The requirement to both take direction and work intuitively to support the completion of the department�s goals and objectives in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.

Typical Duties:

  • Processing packages utilizing electronic shipping systems.
  • Using shipping systems, such as UPS World-ship, FedEx Ship manager, DHL Easy-ship, and local couriers.
  • Packing items for safe transport, including fragile parts.
  • Preparing and processing international shipments; following international shipping regulations and paperwork requirements, B13A, COO,
  • Coordinating and overseeing activities and workflows in the shipping/Receiving area.
  • Any other related or assigned duties.

Education:
Minimum high school (equivalent to Ontario OSSD).

Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year related experience, preferable.
  • Knowledge of INCO terms and Harmonized System Tariffs.

Skills:

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Office 2000 application packages.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines
  • Strong ability to handle confidential information

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Logistics / Warehouse Manager

Position Summary:
Manage and maintain a team to effectively provide the services required to receive, store, issue, pack and ship material and product in accordance with Production needs and schedules.

Typical Duties:

  • Manage and train staff, and have the capability necessary to carry out the following functions: receiving, shipping, inventory control (stores, kitting, finished goods), traffic and customs, packing and shipping.
  • Manage the department’s administrative process to ensure support functions satisfy the department’s needs in a cost effective and timely manner.
  • Plan, organize, staff and control resources in accordance with organizational demands for carrying out the departmental mandate.
  • Ensure departmental and corporate policies and procedures are communicated and followed.
  • Conduct the performance management process with staff, which includes the setting of objectives and providing regular review and feedback to employees regarding their progress.
  • Provide the means to track performance of activities on important projects/tasks including the development of metrics to measure and report against.

Education:

  • Community college diploma in Materials Management or Business Administration.
  • CAPIC certification or related courses or training on current inventory management technology.

Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years in a manufacturing environment.

Skills:

  • Well organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail oriented.
  • Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of physical distribution practices and related functions e.g. MRP / ERP systems

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Machinist - Fiber Optics Manufacturing

Position Summary:

  • Using manual milling machines to fabricate highly accurate components used in fiber optic assemblies
  • Program and operate vertical knee mills using Acu-Rite controls
  • Set up and operate manual lathes
  • Prepare, update and maintain set up sheets and program library
  • Design and fabricate custom tools, fixtures, dies and jigs as required
  • Work in line with engineers for optimum product quality

Typical Duties:

  • Consult with engineers regarding product information such as design, capacity, purpose and types of material to be used to fabricate product
  • Analyses written specs, drawings, blueprints, etc. to determine set up requirements
  • Designs fixtures, tooling and experimental parts to meet engineering specs
  • Program, set up and operate machine tools (Vertical Mill with Acu-Rite control).
  • High precision machining of small parts (various materials)
  • Establishes, monitors and documents work procedures for fabricating new structural products
  • Coordinate machine maintenance and repair
  • Direct, mentor, train machine shop personal
  • Ordering tooling, materials and general machine shop supplies as needed

Education:

  • Diploma/Degree in related field (mechanical engineering/toolmaking/manufacturing)
  • Advanced knowledge of vertical milling machine and manual lathe techniques
  • Advanced knowledge of tooling and materials
  • Advanced knowledge of Acu-Rite controls
  • Red Seal Government Certification (General Machinist/Toolmaker) preferred

Experience:

  • Junior 1-2 years experience in manufacturing machine shop
  • Intermediate 3-5 years experience in manufacturing machine shop
  • Senior more than 5 years experience in manufacturing machine shop

Skills:

  • Good communication skills
  • Demonstrated mathematical and reasoning abilities
  • Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Summary:
Work closely with Operations and the Manufacturing Process Manager to provide support with current issues, and to evaluate our existing manufacturing processes and methods in order to provide recommendations to reduce costs and improve processes.

Typical Duties:

  • Direct involvement in developing new and improving old process to allow the maximization of production resources, in alignment with the organizationďż˝s objectives.
  • Establishing labour standards for assembly operations and monitor performance to the standards.
  • Developing and recommending equipment and workstation layout to optimize production efficiency.
  • Communicating effectively and efficiently with internal and external customers
  • Accountable for preparing project plans and executing on project deliverables for medium to high complexity programs.
  • Determines and performs appropriate testing for the purpose of qualifying a new process or technology.
  • Conducts equipment and process capability studies.
  • Responsible for the introduction and implementation of automated processes and technologies.
  • Perform FMEA, PPAP and capability studies as required.

Education:

  • Engineering degree in Industrial or Mechanical engineering preferred, or a combination of Post-secondary education and experience.
  • Formal education and experience in quality assurance concepts and techniques is an asset.

Experience:

  • 5+ years in a manufacturing environment at a technical capacity.
  • 2+ years of practical experience in Process Improvement and/or QA is considered an asset.

Skills:

  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Able to manage and co-ordinate multiple priorities in various conditions and constraints
  • Ability to understand technical issues
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication along with organizational abilities
  • Able to carry out positive interactions with different levels within the organization.
  • Ability to build trust and cooperation within a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary team.

Marketing Manager

Position Summary:

Reporting to the VP of Global Sales & Marketing, this position is responsible for executing lead generation and corporate awareness programs to increase brand recognition within the market. As a creative, tactical and strategic thinker, you will develop, implement and manage key marketing communication plans to enhance OZ Optics market position. As a manager, you will provide direction to a team of marketing communications specialists in the areas of advertising, direct marketing programs, event management, print and production of marketing materials. You possess strong leadership and communication skills, good knowledge and understanding of the entire communications process and are a results-oriented individual with a consultative yet decisive management style.

Typical Duties:

  • Conceptualize, create, and launch new advertising, promotional and marketing programs designed to deliver optimal results for OZ Optics.
  • Work with Sales to drive programs to existing customers, and create direct marketing programs to stimulate growth in new customer base.
  • Work with Product Management to ensure that appropriate products have sufficient collateral support.
  • Define sales and technical literature suite.
  • Manage and oversee production of individual pieces of the sales and technical literature suite.
  • Work with senior management in delivering public relations programs.
  • Develop strategic marketing plans for brand recognition.
  • Work with out-sourced vendors and internal staff.
  • Develop and implement basic market research data.
  • Manage advertising spend.
  • Manage the marketing team.
  • Work with the VP of Sales and Marketing to define and implement distributor, VAR and reseller programs.
  • Develop product knowledge to speak to potential customers and tradeshow visitors.
  • Ability to travel.

Education:

  • BS in marketing or business, with marketing emphasis.
  • Budget management skills.

Experience:

  • 5-10 years experience in Marketing Management.
  • Experience launching new products.
  • Significant experience in vendor/contractor management.

Skills:

  • Writing skills - ability to synthesize sales and technical messages into clear, easy to read literature and press releases.
  • Communications skills - ability to communicate ideas verbally, in groups and in presentation situations.
  • Team skills - ability to work with cross functional groups to solicit input to plans, to develop plans and programs which meet needs of all groups, to incorporate ideas from the groups into plans and projects, and to enlist support from other players to complete programs and projects.
  • Project Management skills - ability to prepare detailed plan for a given project, to enlist support for required tasks, to track all activities in the project, and to ensure activities are completed on time, and ensure that any project risks are identified, and resolved in a timely fashion.
  • Strong ability to multi-task.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Attention to detail.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Marketing / Tradeshow Coordinator

Company Overview
OZ Optics Limited is a leading worldwide supplier of fiber optic products, test equipment and sensors. It is located in Canada's capital city of Ottawa and established in 1985.

Company Perks:

  • Every employee receives full benefits including medical, dental, optical and life insurance with the premiums paid for by OZ Optics.
  • Opportunity to work along side with subject matter experts in fiber optics.
  • Opportunity to work on world-class products with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Best recreational facilities company can offer. Squash and basketball courts, weight-training rooms, indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub for use by employees.
  • Staff events - adult and children's holiday parties, Easter egg hunt, family summer barbeque, and soccer games.
  • Free on-site parking.

Position Summary:

The position of Tradeshow Marketing Coordinator requires a team player who is dedicated to promoting the image of OZ Optics at trade shows throughout the world. Working with all departments within the company to coordinate all aspects of events, this position requires an individual who is highly process and detail oriented. Reporting to the President, you are a high-energy trade professional, who enjoys managing multiple projects and will be given the mandate of sourcing global tradeshow opportunities to promote OZ Optics Limited and the family of products.

Typical Duties:

  • To identify tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities to promote OZ Optics.
  • To track all cost associated with tradeshows and sponsorships.
  • To manage all aspects of tradeshow to ensure optimum success for OZ Optics including: booth set-up and dismantle, exhibit logistics and services ( i.e. catering, lead retrieval, electrical, phone/internet, furnishings etc.); coordinate preparation and shipping of collateral and promotional items; travel, accommodations and car rentals for staff and business partners; staff events on-site; ensure exhibit contract/payment for all exhibit related services are paid; register staff/business partners for exhibit and courses; exhibitor listing; sponsorship opportunities; meeting schedules; staff booth schedule, staff briefing package.
  • To manage relationships with specific tradeshows and sponsorship groups, suppliers and business partners to maintain heightened exposure for OZ Optics.
  • Work with other departments to coordinate event related activities. (i.e. advertising, press releases, merchandising, customer mail-out pre- and post-show)
  • Assume responsibilities for the tradeshow storage room.
  • Document tradeshow post mortems.
  • Ability to travel.

Education:

  • High School OSSD required; college diploma in marketing an asset

Experience:

  • Five years' experience in industry relations and sponsorships/events.

Skills:

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills - verbal, written, presentation, PR.
  • Demonstrated teamwork skills - both in leading a team and participating in teams, as there will be a wide variety of participants from project to project.
  • Proven ability to drive to execution and get results.
  • Good knowledge of Maximizer, MS Word and Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational skills.

Materials Manager

Position Summary:

Establish, maintain and manage a team to effectively provide the services needed to bid, procure, receive, store, control and issue material (and services as appropriate), and ship product in accordance with the company's cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

Typical Duties:

  • Manage and train staff; maintain facilities and capability necessary to carry out the following functions:
    • Material Planning: For all Manufacturing sites.
    • Purchasing: Source development, price negotiations, pipeline provisioning, acquisition, expediting.
    • Physical Distribution: Receiving, Stores, Inventory Control, Issuing, Finished Goods, Customs, Traffic and Shipping.
  • Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and objectives for these functions.
  • Interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company who utilize, or contribute to, the provided services.
  • Prepare operating and capital budgets for these functions.
  • Meet cost and performance targets/objectives.

Education:
Bachelor's degree with post-graduate or supplemental university level courses in Materials Management. Also, recent CAPIC and/or PMAC courses/seminars.

Experience:
Minimum 10 years direct or 10 years material planning management related experience in high tech OEM manufacturing with ERP environment.

Skills:
  • Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel both within and with external contacts.
  • Sound knowledge of current supply chain practices.
  • Strong Purchasing background.

Network & Computer Systems Admin / Engineer

Position Summary:

To provide maintenance, upgrade and support of the current network and data centers and help desk.

Typical Duties:

  • Communications systems planning for WAN, LAN, Telephony, Internet/Intranet and wireless
  • Backups, Simplivity and Dell EMC IDPA Hyper-Converged Data Center, Servers, Desktops, Laptops, Printers, PBX phone system, voice mail, cellphone and conferencing systems
  • Administration of existing WAN/LAN/VPN/Wireless, Hardware/Software specification, acquisition and implementation for Canadian and International offices
  • Second level support for internal staff regarding computer network issues
  • Collaboration with 24x7 SOC, Strong understanding of Endpoint Security and SIEM
  • Provide training to computer users
  • Liaising with external vendors
  • Other duties as assigned

Education:

  • University/College diploma in Computer Science

Experience:

Minimum 10 years related work experience.

Skills:

  • Installation/Configurations and Solid Troubleshooting of Windows 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016 Servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Remote Desktop Services
  • MS Exchange Server 2003/2010/2013,2016
  • Implementation of Group Policy, Application Program Deployment, Data Backups, Disaster Recovery
  • CISCO, HPE Routing and Switching, Solid understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 switches
  • Administration of WatchGuard firewall and barracuda web filter
  • Administration of protect ESET Endpoint and MDM
  • Wireless Networks Unifi
  • Basic working knowledge of Ubuntu
  • Strong understanding of Next Cloud
  • Troubleshooting of HP, DELL, Lenovo desktops, laptops, servers and network security
  • Clearly express ideas, observations, and recommendations, both verbally and in writing, proficiency in the English language an asset
  • Effectively interact with others on technical and administrative mattersv
  • Able to stay calm and focused while working in a fast-paced environment
  • Virtualization with VMWare 6.5 and 7
  • CCNP, CEH certification preferable
  • Good documentation skills
  • Microsoft Office, Collaboration with SOC, Endpoint Security
  • VB Scripting and automation
  • HTML/SGML/XHTML
  • MS SQL Server
  • ERP Systems

Operations Manager

Position Summary:

Provide leadership and direction for all production aspects. Manage process development and execution within the areas of OEM and Manufacturing of a High Tech company.

Typical Duties:

  • Manage workload and resources to ensure business requirements are met.
  • Development, management and accountability of operating plans, budgets and cost controls.
  • Performance Management.
  • Assist in strategic planning to achieve long term business objectives.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, direction and guidance to direct and indirect reporting employees.
  • Interview, hire and evaluate personnel.
  • Oversee all aspects of operations.
Education:
  • Business or Engineering degree / diploma or relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of Statistical Techniques.
  • Experience in continuous Improvement Practices, Quality Initiative and Performance indicators an asset.
Experience:
  • >15 years' experience in High — Tech manufacturing environment and ERP.
  • Root Cause Investigation and Analysis.
  • Experience in supervising and managing at a senior management level with direct and indirect reporting of >200 people.
Skills:
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
  • Able to manage and coordinate multiple priorities in various conditions and constraints.
  • Ability to understand technical issues.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational abilities.

Production Manager

Typical Duties:

  • The Production manager will review master production schedule on a daily basis with the appropriate personnel to ensure material, equipment, tooling and personnel are in place to meet capacity. Analyze and approve changes to the Master Production schedule through ERP, Purchasing, Production, and Designers.
  • Review the master production schedule with production (Production Control, Purchasing and Focus Factory Managers) to ensure the schedule is on track. Perform Capacity planning reviews and analysis. Assist in providing solutions to capacity imbalances or bottlenecks.
  • Manage and monitor the MPS based on changing product requirements from interface with customer order management.
  • Investigate and implement alternatives to current business practices in order to improve the production planning processes (looking forward to maximize the scheduling efficiencies, policies and strategies). Provide input to various groups to improve on existing processes outside Production Planning (participate in various groups formed to resolves issues).
  • Provide problem solving support to various groups, i.e. Production Control-priorities, Purchasing – material problem.
  • Work with designers and department managers to ensure the new product builds are on track to meet significant milestones. Attend meetings to discuss all related issues to introduce this product to the market in a timely fashion.
  • Work with Designers to ensure all possible material substitution is reviewed to address material shortages, and to have input on Engineering Change orders (ECO).
  • Maintain constant communication between production and Customer Order Management to ensure that priorities are achieved.

Education:

  • University degree or College Diploma, equivalent combination of education and experience. Engineering, material management and business course of study preferred.

Experience:

  • At least seven years of progressively increasing experience as a manager in a high volume manufacturing environment, preferably in high tech.

Skills:

A solid knowledge of MRP/business concepts or relevant experience to make decisions, which impact various departments and production deliverables. Any materials, Inventory or CAPIC certificates would be a definite asset. Strong aggressive analytical and organization skills. Strong communication skills, verbal and written in order to communicate internally, externally with customers and suppliers. Requires good interpersonal skills to work closely with all departments.

Payroll Manager / HR Manager

Position Summary:

  • Reporting to the VP Human Resources, the Payroll Manager is responsible for timely and effective delivery of human resources services including payroll and benefits administration and compensation.

Typical Duties:

  • Prepare and update employee personnel files
  • Prepare and submit monthly payroll
  • Prepares employment contracts, employment letters, and salary/ bonus letters
  • Responsible for administration of the employee termination process and submitting ROEs
  • Responsible for administration of the employee benefits process
  • Ensures departmental and corporate objectives are met
  • Assisting the VP of Human Resources with upcoming projects, reviewing policies and implementation of HR policies and procedures
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of all Payroll policies and procedures

Education:

  • Post-secondary education (community college or university) in Human Resources or Business Administration or a related area

Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in a human resources role, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills:

  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong computer skills with advance Excel skills
  • Knowledge of HRIS, time and attendance and payroll (ADP) systems
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines
  • Strong ability to handle confidential information

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Photonics Engineer / Technician

Position Summary:
The Photonics Engineer / Technician is responsible to improve quality, yield and productivity. Responsible for the troubleshooting and analysis of failures, RMA�s and low productivity. Photonics Engineer / Technician is required to research and investigate cost cutting improvements such as automation and / or material alternatives. Will assist in the development and building of prototypes to ensure that they can be easily transferred to production.

Typical Duties:

  • Responsible for following procedures, guidelines and quality standards
  • Responsible to ensure that the procedures / work instructions are current and being followed in production
  • Involved with Engineers & Designers in the developing of proto-type product, including the building and assembly of the product
  • Troubleshooting and analysis of RMA's, production failures
  • Yield improvements – tracking and monitoring the yield in order to make changes and improvements
  • Investigate opportunities for improving productivity per person through automation, alternative material, increased yield etc.
  • Train new assemblers in the various Termination functions
  • Work different hours / shifts if required
  • Able to work overtime when requested
  • Other duties as required
Education:
  • Photonics Engineering Technician Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience
Experience:
  • Experience in Fiber Optics is an Asset
  • Experience in working with a wide range of fibers - Single Mode, Multi-Mode, Polarization Maintaining, High Powered
  • Experience in working with various connectors - FC, SC, ST, SMA, E2000
  • Various Polishing Machines and Methods - Ultra-tech, Seiko and Nanometer
  • Ability to use various testing equipment - Power Meters, PER Meters, etc
Skills:
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot Fiber Optic Patchcords
  • Solid foundation in Photonics Manufacturing
  • Effective English communication skills - verbal, written, listening and presentation skills
  • Excellent training and mentoring skills
  • Hands-on experience with various aspect in the assembly of Patchcords
  • Able to work different hours / shifts if required and or overtime
  • Able to work under stress in a fast pace environment
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Production Scheduler

Position Summary:
The position is responsible for creating, managing, scheduling and maintaining production builds. Manage/Supervise the efforts of the Production personnel to meet the main business objectives such as reduced cycle-time, in a cost effective manner and expeditious delivery. Evaluate and develop processes, and procedures. Act in a supervisory role for training and career planning for production personnel.

Typical duties:

  • The Production Scheduler will form a detailed production schedule. Analyze and approve changes to the Production schedule through ERP, Purchasing, Production, and Designers.
  • Review the production schedule with production (Production Control, Purchasing and Focus Factory Managers) to ensure the schedule is on track. Perform Capacity planning reviews and analysis. Assist in providing solutions to capacity imbalances or bottlenecks.
  • Manage and monitor the PS based on changing product requirements from interface with customer order management.
  • Investigate and implement alternatives to current business practices in order to improve the production planning processes (looking forward to maximize the scheduling efficiencies, policies and strategies).
  • Provide input to various groups to improve on existing processes outside Production Planning (participate in various groups formed to resolves issues).
  • Provide problem solving support to various groups, i.e. Production Control-priorities, Purchasing – material problem.
  • Work with designers to ensure the new product builds are on track to meet significant milestones. Attend meetings to discuss all related issues to introduce this product to the market in a timely fashion.
  • Work with Designers to ensure all possible material substitution is reviewed to address material shortages, and to have input on Engineering Change orders (ECO).
  • Maintain constant communication between production and Customer Order Management to ensure that priorities are achieved.
  • Evaluate, develop and write new processes and procedures as well as developing new tools that will aid in the production process.
  • Analyze finished goods and semi-fin inventory to minimize excess inventory or obsolescence.

Education:
Community College 3-year diploma with a solid knowledge of MRP/business concepts or relevant experience to make decisions which impact various departments (Asset). Any materials, Inventory or CAPIC certificates would be a definite asset. Strong aggressive analytical and organization skills. A minimum of five years in a manufacturing environment. Requires good written and oral skills. Requires good interpersonal skills to work closely with other departments. Requires an understanding of computerized business system applications and personal computers.

Purchasing Manager

Position Summary:
Manage a team to effectively provide the capability to procure material and services in accordance with the cost, quality, and delivery requirements of the company.

Typical duties:

  • Manage procurement of materials, capital equipment, and services for Production, R & D and MRO needs to ensure costs are optimized and that delivery and quality meets requirements.
  • Systematically review the usage rate of Production material and recommend reorder point changes to Materials Manager.
  • Manage a proactive expediting process that ensures the effects of any delivery slippages are minimized, that problems/changes are promulgated to relevant personnel, and that system files (database) are updated.
  • Manage, in conjunction with support from Quality Assurance and Engineering, the supplier selection and maintenance process to ensure the supplier base meets company requirements for quality, delivery and cost effectiveness in providing required material and services.
  • Manage the department’s administrative process to ensure support functions satisfy the department’s needs in a cost effective and timely manner.
  • Plan, organize, staff and control resources in accordance with organizational demands for carrying out the departmental mandate.
  • Ensure departmental and corporate policies and procedures are communicated and followed.
  • Participate in the generation and execution of fiscal budgets (Capital, Operation and Training) as appropriate to ensure that optimum department overheads are established and not exceeded.
  • Provide the means to track performance of activities on important projects/tasks including the development of metrics to measure and report against.
  • Conduct the performance management process with staff, which includes the setting of objectives and providing regular review and feedback to employees regarding their progress.
  • Interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company who utilize, or contribute to, the procurement process.

Education:
University degree in Business Administration, or community college diploma preferable in Materials Management, and/or PMAC accreditation of CPP.

Experience:
Minimum 10 years direct or 5 years indirect however in a high tech industry.

Skils:

  • Demonstrated technical knowledge of current procurement practices.
  • Effective communicator, both oral and written, with all levels of internal and external personnel.
  • Effective negotiator; exhibits personal integrity; tolerance for ambiguity; demonstrates general practical intelligence and ability to think clearly under stress.
  • Well planning and organizational abilities.

QA Manager

Position Summary:

  • Provide management support for all Quality System and Document Control activities within OZ Optics Ltd.
  • Develop the overall strategic plan and short-term attack plans for the evolution of our Quality System.
  • Develop systems and methods to insure customer satisfaction.
  • Develop a corporate wide performance metric system.
  • Integrate our global quality initiatives.
  • Orchestrate the effective execution of our quality plans.

Typical Duties:

  • Quality documentation development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement.
  • Support external audit activities.
  • Develop a customer care program.
  • Nonconformance Report issuing, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action effectiveness verification.
  • Drive us to the successful attainment of ISO 9000 registration.
  • Strengthen our inspection and auditing programs.
  • Establish a supplier quality program.
  • Quality Problem Solving and Experiment activities.
  • Quality Concepts and techniques training.
  • Staff development.
  • Performance Management.
  • Customer interface.
  • Internal Audit Program.

Education:

  • Post-secondary education, preferably in a technical discipline.
  • Certified Quality Manager.
  • Certified Quality Engineer.

Experience:

  • 10+ years experience in a quality management capacity within the hi-tech industry.

Skills:

  • Ability to effectively influence individuals throughout the organization on the importance and value of quality principals.
  • Ability to lead and mentor quality staff.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Organizational and planning skills.
  • Capacity to work under pressure and multi task in a fast paced work environment.
  • Passion, intelligence, tenacity and perseverance for quality.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, non verbal and written.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and teaching others.

Quality Assurance Technician

Position Summary:
Quality Assurance Technician would be responsible for Product and process Audits. The QA Technician main responsibility would be; Mechanical Inspection of incoming and manufactured parts; support executing and monitoring the Quality System Processes. The individual for this position must be flexible, able to work independently and as part of a team.

Typical duties:

  • Provide support performing In-process Inspections and supporting the QMS processes.
  • Perform inspections on received material, mostly mechanical components.
  • Support the Quality System Internal Audit process according to OZ Optics procedures and ISO requirements
  • Working with various manufacturing teams to assist in Continuous Improvement Projects
  • Assisting with root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions
  • Preparation of Quality Reports for Internal and External use.
  • Support continuous improvement and maintenance of our ISO 9001-based QMS.
  • Quality documentation system, maintenance, and improvement.
  • Provide QA related training and support to manufacturing personnel.

Education:
College or University degree is preferred, however, a combination of education and work experience in QA or a Technical Field will be considered.

Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance / Quality Control activities (inspection, auditing etc.)
  • Experience in working within an ISO 9001 in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in Product and process audits.
  • Experience dealing with non-conforming materials/processes and dealing with required containment activities
  • Knowledgeable in the use of measuring devices (Gages, calipers, etc.)
  • Hands-on mechanical inspection experience is desired.
  • Familiar dealing with a broad spectrum of technical and non-technical backgrounds.
  • Experience in a Mechanical / Fiber Optic environment would be a definite asset.

Skills:

  • Excellent Communication Skills - Verbal, Written, Listening and Presentation
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Strong Computer Skills
  • Good time management skills

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Senior Accountant

Position summary:

This position will ensure the proper recording of revenues and expenses.

Typical Duties:

  • Manage the payroll function for the company, including processing payroll
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to payroll and accounting
  • Experience with payroll processing and tax compliance are considered an asset
  • Reconcile on a regular basis all G/L accounts
  • Maintenance of the Chart of Accounts
  • Assist A/R and A/P when needed
  • Post all credit notes and general journal entries
  • Make all bank deposits
  • Pick up all cash receipts
  • Provide ad hoc financial reports when required

Education:

  • University degree- Bachelor in Business
  • CPA or equivalent accounting designation considered an asset

Experience:

  • 2 years related experience

Skills:

  • Self- motivator
  • Able to work with little supervision
  • Excellent communications skills, verbal and written
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Senior Administrator

Position Summary:

Reporting to the C.E.O, the Senior Administrator is primary Assistant to the CEO, responsible for timely and effective delivery of general office administration. This includes the requirement to both take direction and work intuitively to support the Front Office goals and objectives in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.

Typical Duties:

  • Responding to, organizing, transferring and initiating Customer requests
  • Processing Customer requests for quotations
  • Initial liaison between Product Managers and Customers
  • Maintaining, scheduling and organizing meeting room calendars
  • Arranging Zoom & Webex meetings as requeste.
  • Processing and maintaining Non-disclosure Agreements
  • Creating various spreadsheets, documents and forms as requested/required
  • Receptionist Support including: answering the main phone systems; greeting, screening, registering and directing guests; preparing and distributing mail; processing quotations as required
  • Other related duties as required

Education:

  • Post Secondary Studies in Executive Office Administration

Experience:

  • Minimum 3-5 years in Executive Office Administration

Skills:

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Extensive experience with MSOffice
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills
  • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines
  • Strong ability to maintain confidential information

Senior Buyer / Planner

Position Summary:

To procure material, products, and services that are required for manufacturing and shipment of final products in accordance with OZ Optics standards, production schedule milestones, and most favorable pricing. Also, perform as liaison for Materials Department and expert in Supply Chain to proactively address the manufacturing demands.

Typical Duties:

  • Locate/identify potential sources of supply appropriate to the scope and nature of the company's requirement.
  • Perform market research and identify alternative suppliers with competitive quality and pricing.
  • Execute supply chain actions to dynamically coordinate suppliers' delivery timelines and pricing.
  • Prepare and issue quotation requests (RFQ's or RFP's, as appropriate), which shall include the proposed Terms and Conditions (T's & C's) under which an order would be placed and with a representative requirements specification.
  • Analyze responses to RFQ/RFP's and select supplier(s) for purchase order (PO) award based on evaluation of price, quality and delivery expectations.
  • Rationalize, with appropriate internal personnel, any price, delivery and technical issues where cost targets or requisitioner needs/ expectations are exceeded or deviated from.
  • Negotiate and place purchase orders after satisfactory resolution of the above items, in accordance with company purchasing policy.
  • Administer open orders to ensure milestones are met or mutually agreed changes are incorporated and appropriately liaise between end users and suppliers to negotiate and satisfactorily resolve any changes initiated by either party.
  • Author detailed written communications to both internal and external contacts. In addition to routine reports and correspondence, compose complex terms and conditions, purchase agreements, statements of work, Letters of Intent (LOI's), blanket orders, and analytical reports such as cost benefit, market trends, etc.
  • Assume role of company's prime contact with all levels of suppliers' management in maintaining the business relationship. Take the lead in all discussions/negotiations regarding critical delivery issues; technical problems; resolve independently and accept accountability for the outcome.

Education:

  • College degree in Materials Management or Business Administration, or higher education in related field.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years related experience.

Skills:

  • Well-developed command of English language both written and spoken to conduct effective communication and negotiation with high level of success.
  • Command of Chinese or Mandarin language is optional but will be considered an asset.

Senior Electronic Engineer

The minimum qualifications are as below:

  • MS degree in Electrical Engineering;
  • Familiar with both analog and digital circuit design, especially for high frequency (2 GHz) circuits;
  • Firmware programming;
  • Able to use Protel, Altium to create printed circuit board layouts;
  • Familiar with C, C++, VB, assembly and Java languages;
  • Familiar with MATLAB, LabVIEW;
  • Familiar with microprocessor and FPGA programming;
  • Has experience on microwave experiments;
  • Able to write cell phone apps for Android systems (for OS system is a plus).

Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary:

The Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for the physical design of precision subsystems that integrate optical, electronic and mechanical elements.

Typical Duties:

  • Apply creativity and a solid knowledge of mechanical engineering and manufacturing principles to develop new solutions. Evaluate the merits and risks of alternative design concepts. Identify and recommend optimum design solutions.
  • Apply analysis tools to predict stress states of opto-mechanical subsystems subjected to thermal and mechanical influences, model dynamic behavior of opto-mechanical structures.
  • Apply 3D mechanical CAD tools (CAD, SolidWork) to develop fully-documented detailed mechanical designs.
  • Apply the OZ Optics Ltd. mechanical engineering design process to compile design requirements, evaluate conceptual designs, deliver detail design documentation and confirm performance of realized designs.
  • Participate as a positive team member, working effectively with colleagues to ensure that design decisions which span multiple disciplines are balanced and optimized for the overall performance of the product.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Education:

  • Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or other specialty related to opto-mechanics.
  • Bachelors level degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Physics or similar.
  • Minimum (10) years experience.

Experience:

  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of a variety of fabrication processes and their associated design rules: metal machining, sheet metal, injection molded plastics, extrusion, additive.
  • Experience applying FEA and CFD analysis tools to complex engineering problems.
  • Proficiency in producing part and assembly drawings compliant with ANSI drafting standards.
  • Knowledge of and ability to apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT) practices, perform complex tolerance analyses.
  • Knowledge of mounting and alignment techniques applied in the construction of commercial free-space optical assemblies and electro-optical systems.
  • Familiarity with properties and application of epoxies in construction of optical assemblies.
  • Knowledge of reliability engineering and Quality systems.
  • Studies and/or applied experience in the specialty of opto-mechanics or mechanical design of optical products.

Skills:

  • Ability to articulate a rich intellectual understanding of the fundamentals of the mechanical engineering curriculum including: thermodynamics, heat transfer, solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, machine design, dynamics, materials science.
  • Highly motivated and energetic with an internally driven desire to learn.
  • Demonstrates both a creative and an analytic approach to effective problem solving.
  • Exhibits excellent engineering and design judgement.
  • Aptitude and “feel” for detailed mechanical design.
  • Internally motivated to consistently apply attention to detail in pursuit of the highest quality expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and conduct scientific experiments and analyze the results.
  • Proficiency in the use of a 3D solid modeling mechanical CAD tool.
  • University-level proficiency in application of statistical analyses related to experiment design and product quality.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Desired Qualifications.

Senior Software Programmer

OZ Optics is seeking a skilled programmer, capable of defining, creating and maintaining applications and Graphical User Interfaces in a Windows environment.

Education:

  • Degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in creating Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with C++ in a Windows environment.
  • Familiarity with Python is an asset.
  • Familiarity with LabView is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft SQL is an asset.
  • Familiarity with other programming languages is an asset.

The successful candidate must be able to:

  • Turn requirements specified by non-programmers into working flow charts.
  • Write and debug graphical user interfaces using Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Develop multi-threaded application software required to meet the company's objectives.
  • Write programs to communicate with remote computers or devices over Ethernet, and other communication channels such as USB, GPIB, and RS232.
  • Document all software for which he/she is responsible.
  • Clearly express ideas, observations, and recommendations, both verbally and in writing.
  • Work in a dynamic, fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

Senior Quantum Scientist

Job Description

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for all technical aspects of OZ Optics line of quantum light sources. This includes creating custom designs and carrying them through to work order release along with creating related documentation and procedures that pertain to the construction and testing of quantum light sources at OZ Optics. The position also entails writing technical material for external release: e.g. conferences, journals, whitepapers etc. Candidate will work closely with the Product Manager and must possess knowledge of, and have working experience with, theoretical and practical approaches to classical and quantum optical design, hands on construction, and quantum measurement. Candidate must have prior experience with quantum light source construction and testing in a lab setting. Candidate should be capable of learning all aspects of optical component manufacturing and able to understand and to communicate with all supporting departments from documentation control, fiber collimation, fiber termination, high power, mechanical and electrical. Candidate must be a team player, willing to take initiative and be willing to help in areas beyond the scope of the position as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Designing and building quantum light source.
  • Creating experiments and appropriate tests to measure source performance.
  • Performing tests as needed and teaching builders how to build and test quantum light sources
  • Perform complex data analysis, write online support material.
  • Drafting specifications and requirements and manufacturing assembly procedures for designs as needed.
  • Staying abreast of recent topics and advances in the QIS industry.
  • Research and develop new concepts in line with business goals.
  • Some travel to technical conferences to assist with business development and customer outreach.

EDUCATION:

  • MSc. required, / Ph. D preferred in Experimental Quantum Optics or similar.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 5yrs minimum in Optics

SKILLS:
Must Have:

  • Proven track record in a laboratory environment: setting up real quantum optical experiments, working with free space and fiber, aligning optics, measuring single photons, and analyzing data.
  • Working knowledge of quantum information science.
  • Understanding polarization entanglement
  • Communication and record keeping: excellent lab skills, writing scientific literature, excellent written communication.

Assets:

  • Working knowledge of matlab / mathematica, python, LabVIEW.
  • Experience with implementing a quantum protocol (Eg. QKD).
  • Fiber optics experience and working in a manufacturing environment.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Shipper / Receiver

Position Summary:

To perform the shipping & receiving functions for all materials shipped from and delivered to the company and for both customer and supplier RMA activity while ensuring all required documentation is complete.

Typical Duties
Receiving:

  • Accurately perform receiving functions of purchased material daily and ensure that all transactions and supplier file updates are completed same day.
  • Route all material flagged for Incoming Inspection to Quality Assurance.
  • Ensure that RMA receipts, both customer and supplier shipments, are processed appropriately.
  • Deliver all other material to appropriate destinations/individuals as indicated by the purchase orders or RMA log.
  • Ensure purchased material from Incoming Inspection and internal orders is received and transacted properly.
  • Resolve any discrepancies where packing slip does not reflect what is specified by the purchase order with the Buyer or Purchasing Manager prior to processing the receipt on the system.
  • Accurately enter lot codes and test data in the system when receiving fiber (all types).

Shipping:

  • Review orders prior to processing. Note any discrepancies and bring them to the attention of the builders.
  • Pack orders appropriately to secure their undamaged delivery to the Customer.
  • Review all necessary paperwork to insure information included with the shipment is accurate so as to not impede the delivery process or cause uncertainty at the Customer’s receiving location.
  • File paperwork appropriately to insure issues can be quickly addressed.
  • Identify and restock or reorder shipping supplies as needed.
  • Any other related or assigned duties

Education:

  • Minimum of high school (equivalent to Ontario OSSD) plus training in PC skills and MS Office tools.

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years related experience.

Skills:

  • Excellent keyboarding capabilities with knowledge of standard Microsoft Office Tools.
  • Well organized, capable of multi-tasking, detail oriented.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with Fed/Ex Power ship or other carrier automated equipment in an asset.

Social Media Manager, Senior Graphics Designer, Desktop/Website Publisher

Position Summary:
OZ Optics is looking for a graphic designer and website publisher to design, develop, improve, maintain, produce product datasheets, and publish corporate website(s), social media advertising.

Typical Duties:

  • Design/develop, maintain, and improve corporate website(s) including YouTube channel
  • Promote company products on social media advertising, news and publications,
  • Create and publish product datasheets and catalogues to website and print
  • Graphic design, product/event photography, animation, video recording and editing
  • Other duties as assigned

Education:

  • College/University Diploma or related certificate in the field

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 or more years' experience
  • Candidates with strong IT background are preferred

Skills:

  • Website design and maintenance including .html, .css, .asp, JavaScript, JQuery, WordPress, SiteSearch360, sphider.php, sitemap.xml, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console
  • Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite CS5, including InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Bridge, Adobe Acrobat forms, QuarkXPress, CorelDraw, and MS Office
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, presentation, and attention to detail
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Must be able to complete production artwork under very tight deadlines

Thin Film Deposition Technologist

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, AR coating, this position is responsible for the Operation and maintenance of thin film deposition systems for production runs including but not limited to sandblasting and cleaning of deposition shields, preparation of substrate holder and troubleshooting as required.

Typical Duties:

  • Loading, unloading and operate of thin film deposition equipment
  • Preparation and cleaning coating substrates
  • Thin film characterization using photospectrometer
  • Perform visual inspection of optical surfaces before and after deposition
  • Preparing reports and data entry
  • Proactively communicate process and/or equipment issues to Management/Engineers
  • Perform basic preventive day to day and complex maintenance tasks
  • Troubleshooting of deposition systems as required
  • Document operational parameters of production equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance activities on cleaning, sand blasting, dicing, of deposition chambers
  • Any other duties assigned by supervisor/Manager
  • The applicant can expect to work with a diverse range of products and applications and be challenged with new requirements on a regular basis

Education:
College diploma and/or BSc, BEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Experience:
The ideal candidate will have experience operating and maintaining thin film deposition equipment in a production environment. Experience in use of a spectrophotometer, working in cleanroom, working knowledge of optical surface and/or semiconductor cleaning process and troubleshoot vacuum chambers and supporting sub-systems would be ideal but not a prerequisite.

Skills:

  • Technical aptitude.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good interpersonal skills and an ability to interface with multi-levels within the Company.
  • Ability to work independently or within a team in a fast-paced production environment with minimum supervision
  • Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and written specifications

Please apply by e-mail: hr@ozoptics.com, or by fax: 613-831-2151.

Or letter mail to: OZ Optics Ltd., 219 Westbrook Road, Ottawa, Ontario K0A 1L0.

No telephone calls please. We thank all applicants for their interest. The company will contact selected applicants only.

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