Full Stack Web/Multimedia/Mobile Developer

Career Development Assignment (CDA)

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Job Number: J0924-0187

Job Title: Full Stack Web/Multimedia/Mobile Developer

Job Type: Replacement

Department: Office of the Dean of Science

Job Category: Information Technology

Number of Positions: 1

Salary: 82,772.00 - 91,158.00/Year

Assignment Duration From: 17/09/2024

Assignment Duration To: 01/10/2025

Employee Group: CUPE 2424

Salary Level: 10R

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 17/09/2024

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

The incumbent works under the management of the Information Technology Officer, and receives direction from the Faculty of Science’s Manager, Administrative Services. As a Web/Multimedia/Mobile Developer, the incumbent is a member of the Faculty’s collaborative communications and IT teams, providing web design, web and multimedia development, web and mobile application development support within the Faculty of Science. As a member of the Faculty of Science collaborative IT team, the incumbent also assists with frontline computer support providing secondary support and service escalation to complement the primary support provided by the computing specialists of the team.

Qualifications

• The position requires the incumbent to have sound knowledge of computer-based systems (hardware and software). Consumer computing is based on the Windows, MacOS X and Linux workstations, desktops or laptops. Knowledge of these operation systems is essential.
• Familiarity with common software application packages. Understanding and management of open-source software is required.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, LAMP Web development tools, and integration of computer resources in a heterogeneous environment would also be an invaluable asset.
• Ability to program using scripting languages or shell scripting for system management and web development is required.
• Knowledgeable about and experience with the current state of the art web design, web development, and web application development. Specifically, web frameworks for building custom content management systems and web applications. Ability to develop database driven web applications with open source web development frameworks. Familiarity with other mobile and software development frameworks is an asset.
• Knowledge of and experience with graphics design, 2D & 3D graphics for print, web and digital reproduction, photography, and video production would be highly desirable.
• As these requirements evolve, the incumbent must have the ability to adapt quickly to new software, hardware, and emerging technologies.
• The incumbent is expected to become a leader on information technology-related issues and matters relating to the web, multimedia, and mobile; recommending and helping to implement improvements to the Faculty of Science web presence and operational infrastructure.

Education And Experience

• Four (4) year degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Courses in web design, web development, web programming, mobile application development, and scripting, or equivalent.
• Courses in multimedia - graphics design, 2D & 3D graphics for print, web and digital reproduction, photography, and video production, or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant experience in computer support, web design, web development, web programming, mobile application development, and multimedia.

HR Note

Please note that applicants will be considered on an ongoing basis. This competition will remain open until filled.

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.