Business Consultant/IT Specialist: 4-month Summer Co-op - Jobs in Bedford, NS

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IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - its a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things youve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the worlds most challenging problems If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAt IBM, we know technology. But technology is only as good as the results it delivers. Are you interested and adept in application development methodology and tools The IBM Client Innovation Centre (CIC): Nova Scotia occupies a unique position in the IT marketplace – at the intersection of business and technology.As a member of our team, you will help IBM clients solve some of their most challenging business problems, capitalize on market opportunities and achieve real value in today’s tough economy.We’re looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network, and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash their potential, the entry level Business Consultant/IT Specialist Co-op role is for you.Candidates Must:

• Be eligible for a 4-month work term starting in May 2022
• Be enrolled in a co-op or internship program at an accredited college or university
• Be eligible to work in Canada without current or future needs for visa sponsorship
• Be willing and able to live and work in Nova Scotia, with minimal travel anticipated

Co-op opportunities at IBM CIC HalifaxSAP- Functional and Technical:

• This area focuses on various modules within SAP. Technical candidates will be using either ABAP or BASIS, so knowledge in similar computer languages such as Java, C, C++, Python & databases such as SQL & MySQL will be beneficial. Ideal functional candidates will have at least academic knowledge in supply chain, procurement, finance, or human capital management (HCM). Candidates should also have an interest in cloud technology.

Successful Candidates will have:

• Demonstrated leadership and flexibility, with a willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly meaningful tasks and problems, even beyond your initial scope of responsibility
• A willingness to learn new technologies, skills, and capabilities
• A history of achievement in academics, internships, and/or work experiences
• Proven interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skill
• A growth mindset and a passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
• Evidence of collaborating effectively with diverse individuals and strengthening relationships to achieve well-designed solutions
• The capability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet target timelines while maintaining focus, despite conflicting demands

• An ability to thrive in a team environment, making individual contributions to challenging projects
• A growth mindset for personal career and business development

What will employment with IBM offer you

• An opportunity to work with industry-leading IBM clients from around the world
• Exceptional training, learning and personal development opportunities
• Insight into an exciting industry with hands-on experience with real project work
• A supportive work environment

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Co-op or internship program enrollment is mandatory
• Capabilities / experiences in business consultancy, project management, strategic thinking, data security and privacy, business controls, financial analysis
• Information Technology experience or demonstrated technical aptitude obtained either through relevant coursework or work-related activities
• Relevant business experience or Industry experience in the Telecommunications, Retail, Financial Services Sector – Banking and Insurance, Energy, Public Sector – Healthcare and Federal
• A demonstrated history of achievement in academics, internships, and/or work experience
• Ability to thrive in a team environment, making individual contributions to challenging projects
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and to meet deadlines
• Proven interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skill
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of IBM products
• Knowledge of the software development cycle
• Experience with various programming languages
• Understanding of software engineering
• Capabilities in any of the following Technologies: SAP, Oracle/ PeopleSoft, Siebel, PJava, C++, C#, J2EE, HTML5, jQuery, CSS, .NET, XML, Web 2.0, Technology Spring, Hibernate, Javascript, Java Swing, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Filenet, Maximo, Worklight, Dojo, Mobile Application Development and/ or Business Intelligence/ Analytics Software

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the worlds economy. IBM Services partners with the worlds leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more Prepared to solve some of the worlds most unique challenges And ready to shape the future for millions of people If so, then its time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. Its time to define your career.About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Location StatementThis role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk and Donetsk regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.Quick Apply

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