Web Developer (HYBRID)

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About The Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (WSIB)

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At The WSIB, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• explore many career paths and follow your passion
• continuously learn and grow professionally
• be recognized for the great work you do
• participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing

You’ll also receive a competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefit package and defined benefit pension plan.

Salary Grade: 212 From: $86,051.06

Job Summary

As a Web Developer, the incumbent will work with subject matter experts and project teams across the WSIB to develop, test and improve our websites and web-based solutions and enhancements. The incumbent will also play a key role in implementing these solutions, as well as identifying opportunities for improvement.

This position is part of a dynamic team whose responsibilities impact all facets of communications (editing, employee communications, media relations, graphic design, social media, and video production); and will work in partnership with each of these groups to develop tactics to support the organization in achieving its strategic objectives.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve WSIB websites including:
• front and back-end programming languages such HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, PHP and MySQL
• Website Content management systems (CMS), such as Drupal
• web design
• REST APIs
• maintaining code integrity and organization
• web applications, security, session management, and best development practices
• building web forms and website wizards
• DNS/Domain management
• Google apps scripts
• Setting up and using Google Analytics to identify trends, usage patterns and provide recommendations to management on process and technical improvements.
• Assist in website planning with mockups and wireframes
• Translate business requirements into innovative features for web-based solutions
• Provide strategic advice to business partners throughout the WSIB about how our website(s) can support business objectives.
• Follow industry trends to provide input on website development strategies and opportunities. Maintain proficiency and skill with all software upgrades and new software as they are released and stay current with new and emerging web development best practices and programming.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting web application issues
• Create and follow user interface standards for usability and accessibility to meet mandated legal requirements such as AODA, Privacy, security and the French Language Services Act
• Support the integrity of the WSIB’s websites by developing and implementing systems, tools, standards, strategies and guidelines, ensuring that best practices are consistently applied through monitoring and quality control of the Content Management System (CMS) during all phases of the content lifecycle.
• Maintain knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, WSIB Operational Policies and Procedures, Employer Classification Manual, New Service Delivery Model, Ontarians with Disabilities Act and accessibility and usability standards and best practices of web usability and publishing theory, practice and technology.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

Job Requirements:

• University completion at the undergraduate level with a specialty focus in one of the following: Computers Science, Information Technology, Web Design, Web Development/Programming, Interactive Media Design/Development or Software Development.

Experience

• Four years prior experience in web development using various web platforms and programming languages.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.

The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclosing conflicts of interest

As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca.

Privacy information

We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will use this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at privacy_office@wsib.on.ca. The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.

As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.

To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date.