The Application Process:
- All job competitions are time sensitive as specified in each job posting.
- Resumes are to be forwarded by email to leader specified in each job posting.
- All resumes treated in the strictest of confidence.
Strata Health appreciates all responses, and thanks you for your interest — but only appropriate applicants will be contacted for interviews. Strata Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and we thank all applicants for their interest.
Current Opportunities
Vice President - Information Technology
JOB TIMING: April 1st, 2012 LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta HOURS: Flexible within business hours APPLY TO:jobs@stratahealth.com with a clear indication this is for the Vice President - Information Technology, attention D.Jones - COO
General Duties:• Hold responsibility for development and execution of the Strata Health technology plan and budget as a component of the overall company direction and budget. • Coordinate product development, internal development, network administration, and network support to deliver a stable and innovative Strata PathWays solution to our customers.• Work with a senior management team, including Client Services, Business Development and Finance to:
a. Develop strategy and resolve issues.
b. Be a point of escalation for project and product issues.
c. Ensure applicability of Strata PathWays in the Canadian, UK, and US markets.
d. Continuously improve our software product and service solutions.
e. Establish and execute a research and development plan that supports both new and existing product markets.
f. Ensure best possible pricing and financing options on the acquisition of technology-based capital expenditures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the technical directors and CIO’s in our customers, and potential customer organizations.• Promote an environment of continuous improvement in development, network administration, privacy, and security.
• Promote an environment of learning where technical staff are continuously improving their professional abilities.
• Mentor and manage Strata Health Technical Managers and Directors.
Specific Projects: • Support our Director of Privacy and Security in continuing to implement ISO 27001.• Work with Client Services, and Network Administration to implement ITIL in appropriate areas with Strata Health Solutions to support contractual obligations. • Work with the Development Manager to implement Human Factors as a standard part of Strata Health’s product development process.
Qualifications: • 7+ years leadership experience in the software industry with experience overseeing / mentoring staff and managing internal budgets at a Director or Vice President level • Experience in creating and delivering SaaS applications • Bachelors degree in an appropriate area of study • Strong oral & written communication and presentation skills• Ability to focus on outcomes and service excellence• Enthusiastic work ethic with ability to translate broad instructions into successful outcomes
• Capable of building and maintaining positive professional relationships both internally and externally with C-Level executives • Knowledge of Health Informatics and Health Care domain knowledge would be an asset
LOCATION:Calgary, AB HOURS:Full Time – 15 to 18 Month Maternity Leave ContractAPPLY TO: K. Jones jobs@stratahealth.com with a clear indication this is for Manager of Client Services (Contract)
Role Description: This is a 15 to 18 month maternity leave contract requiring a responsible and accountable individual. Reporting to the Vice President of Client Services, the position has the following Duties: • Management of Client Services Staff, including staff reviews and conflict resolution • Support & Implementation Issue Escalation
• Assistance with Departmental Planning
• Internal Process Reviews & Modifications (Ensuring ITIL / ISO compliance and quality)
• Travel to client sites as required Qualifications
• 5+ years experience in the software industry (with some experience overseeing staff)• Bachelors degree• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Ability to focus on outcomes and service excellence
• Enthusiastic work ethic with ability to translate broad instructions into successful outcomes
• Proven capacity for multi-tasking
• Capable of building and maintaining positive professional relationships both internally and externally
• Preference will be given to candidates with ITIL and/or Project Management training
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the Health Care domain
* This position is focused on outcomes and may require work outside of regular business hours.
Strata Health Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and is proud if its open and inclusive environment.
Strata Health appreciates all responses, and thank you for your interest, but only appropriate applicants will be contacted for interviews.
LOCATION:Calgary, AB HOURS: Flexible within business hours APPLY TO: jobs@stratahealth.com with a clear indication this is for Software Support Analyst
Role Description: As a knowledge expert, the Software Support Analyst works closely with the client services, development, business development and quality assurance teams to escalate client development priorities and raise awareness of software deficiencies and development opportunities. Special projects are often assigned to the Software Support Analyst which may involve occasional travel to client sites, investigation & analysis of data and client report development. Duties will include: • Acting as a knowledge expert for the Strata Health product suite • Administering Tier 1-3 support activities such as answering usage questions and troubleshooting reported software problems
• Proactively working with clients to verify software and/or network behaviour.
• Preparing ad-hoc reports via SQL as requested by the client. Knowledge of SQL is not mandatory, just a willingness to learn!
• Maintaining and tracking all client related activities • Preparing and maintaining client software databases • Support 24/7 call centre operation via telephone pager Core Job Performance Metrics:
• Ability to work as part of a team and execute job duties to targeted outcomes within a fast paced environment• Ability to support published Strata Health cultural values within a growing team• Ability to add value, flexibility and innovation to base job duties. We value independent thinking. Core Applicant Attributes:• Preference given to applicants with a University / College Degree• Demonstrated ability to work positively in a dynamic team environment • MS Office and internet utilization skills • Superior customer service skills• Enthusiastic work ethic with ability to translate broad instructions to action and achieve successful outcomes • Strong oral & written communication skills
Software Developers
LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta HOURS: Flexible within business hours APPLY TO:jobs@stratahealth.com with a clear indication this is for the Software Developer posting
Role Description:Strata Health Solutions is actively seeking junior, intermediate and experienced software developers to contribute to our growing library of patient flow software. Our candidate will work closely with several groups within our close-knit company including client services, business development and network administration to gather and present requirements, understand problems and implement solutions that build upon and improve our patient flow applications. Candidates will also have to opportunity to participate in site visits and usability testing to gain firsthand understanding of the impacts we have on daily workflow.
Our Ideal Candidate Has: • Superb problem solving and trouble shooting skills. • A desire to work in an Agile development environment. • Ability to be self motivated and effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Demonstrates initiative to identify potential challenges, issues and areas for improvement • Understanding of quality development methodology, patterns and best practices
• Ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly
• Strong oral & written communication skills
Technical Skills • Post-secondary education in software development, such as a Bachelor of Computer Science or a related discipline. • Experience developing web applications within the workplace or as part of post-secondary education. • Experience developing with Java-based web application frameworks. Familiarity with WebObjects is a plus but not required. • Experience using Oracle or some other RDBMS. • Experience with OSX, Linux or other UNIX-like platforms. • Experience developing within an IDE such as Eclipse. • Solid understanding of OO principles
