Variable Data Programmer - Analyst
Variable Data Programmer - Analyst
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Job Summary:
VariableData Programmer (VDP) processes mailing data and programs for output on digitalpresses or electronic channel delivery using the latest software must be selfmotivated and be capable of finding and correctingproblems as necessary be very detailed and qualityoriented and able to workwell with team members to achieve customer demands. This position will play anintegral role in designing modifying developing and implementing digitaloutput to ensure that we are optimizing all workflows for efficient productionto meet our customer and internal needs.
Responsibilities &Duties:
- Analyze develop test and implement complex variable programs and scripts along with workflow/automation solutions based on customerspecificrules and requirements
- Collaborate with other Sales Client Service Production and IT members to design and optimize all programs and workflows/automation to ensure all implementations are set up for optimized production
- Responsible for the creation and upkeep of all related documentation
- Create flowcharts and user guides for new and existing programs in a userfriendly fashion including the training of these items
- Document all programming tasks and procedures and update any Standard Operating Procedures as required
- Review and implement changes for current programs and perform testing with proper sign offs and approvals following company policies and standard operating procedures
- Ensure that all programs created/modified are efficient
- Ensure that all work performed follow quality control protocols to ensure meeting established company and department standards.
- Keeping themselves updated with the latest information and training on key software and file manipulation tools
- Ability to manipulate and generate printready file streams in AFP PDF Postscript XML from different files types received from customers
- Work independently with minimal supervision and ensuring that deadlines are met
- Work closely with key personnel that include but not limited to Project Managers Customer Service Reps Finance and Accounting Qualified Third Party Vendors
- Other duties as required
Desired & RequiredSkills:
- 5 years of experience in data processing document composition for digital output
- Print Mail and Workflow experience
- Knowledge and experience using document composition tools (GMC Exstream Crawford etc.
- Ability to handle and keep track of multitude of projects at any one time
- Attention to detail excellent organization skills with a sense of urgency
- Solid analytical critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Knowledge of programming/scripting languages but limited not to VB Script Perl SQL Java JavaScript PowerShell Perl.
- Knowledge of output formats including AFP PDF Postscript XML
- Knowledge of SQL and database processing
- Proficient in Canada Post regulations and guidelines
- Knowledge of transactional data processing industry best practices an asset
- Understanding of AODA and related best practices and design standards
- Knowledge of design software such as Adobe Illustrator InDesign Quark Pitstop would be a plus
- USPS Postal Regulations and Guidelines desired
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Printing/Direct Marketing Mail or Manufacturing experience plus years of experience in a high production printing environment
Education / Additional SoftwareKnowledge:
- Post Secondary Degree/Diploma or minimal 5year industry work experience
- Office 365 Word Excel Teams Outlook
- Uluro uCompose
- Composition GMC Exstream
- PB Streetsweeper Postal Software
- PB FlexStream Document Processing Solution
- Adobe Acrobat PDF
- Crawford ProDesigner Document Accessibility
- Barcoding (OMR 2D 3of9 etc.
We thank all applicants however only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. This position requires onsite attendance for work on a regular basis with the possibility of working remote. Candidates must be located within Greater Toronto Area.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
