Web Developer

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

Western Science ranks among Canada’s top ten Faculties of Science. With 1,215 faculty and staff, over seven departments and six centres, the Faculty of Science is dedicated to advancing the scientific frontier in order to address societal challenges. We work in collaboration with members of the local, national, and international community to inform decisions which impact on issues of environment and sustainability, to build industrial capacity through, for example, the development of multiple applications for big data, and to challenge existing boundaries by conceiving new materials and biomaterials.
By virtue of our research excellence, Western Science offers a world-class and high impact learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Home to 90 academic programs, incorporating inter- and multidisciplinary research, Western Science trains over 5,300 students annually. The Western Experience goes beyond the regular classroom and immerses students in hands-on laboratory experience in state-of-the-art research facilities, takes them out into the field to exposes them to science as it happens, and provides them with the opportunity to tackle industrial questions through internships and capstone projects. To study at Western Science is to truly live what you learn.
The Western Science community has built a tradition of excellence that goes beyond academics and research. Representing a global mosaic of dedicated and forward-thinking professionals, our faculty respects and celebrates the diversity of its members and is committed to creating a rich and inclusive environment for work and study for all.

Education:

• Community College Diploma OR Undergraduate Degree in a related fiel

Experience:

• 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical fiel

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goal

Please note that this position is anticipated to be filled internally by reappointment
The Web Developer will take directions from the Communications and Marketing Officer and performs functions such as coding, testing, and maintaining Western Science’s content management system (CMS), Cascade. The Web Developer will also provide first-level support for the Faculty of Science website and assist with the development of websites for members of the Faculty of Science.
The Web Developer will be responsible for three key topic areas including:
1) Website Redesign (redesign existing website, modern and responsive design, user-centric approach & feedback collection) + implement changes;
2) Content Management (content updates and accuracy; integration of multimedia);
3) Maintenance (functionality and performance monitoring; updates and improvements).

Other responsibilities include:

• Operationalizing all new content and reformatting existing pages to meet access legislation requirement
• Establishing a page-mapping guide to facilitate on-going management of/updating of the platform
• Producing a user update reference guide to identify content providers and timelines for mandatory content updates
• Liaising with various sources of content production, from members of faculty and staff to thirdparty contractors
• Producing quarterly quantitative and qualitative report regarding website updates and analytics

Qualifications

Education:

• Community College Diploma OR Undergraduate Degree in a related field

Experience:

• 1 year of work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
• Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
• Demonstrated ability to understand and resolve issues
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals