Nature of the Work & Responsibilities

NATURE OF THE WORK:

The principal and customary work of the employee in this employment class consists in performing technical duties related to network, computer and peripherals, and providing technical support to users.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains and enhances the college's WordPress websites as directed as directed by the Web Analyst and Senior Web Technician.

• Update the WordPress server software

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (W3C) and best accessibility practices.

• Perform testing and debugging of web applications.

• Support third-party integrations into the College website.

• More specifically:

  • Modify the College website as required.
  • Respond to user suggestions and comments via the webmaster form on the College website.
  • Review and modify web hyperlinks as required.
  • Develop new automation routines for the College website.
  • Ensure optimization in search engines such as Google.

• Perform other related tasks.

Qualifications & Conditions

QUALIFICATIONS:

To have a diploma of college studies (DEC) in an appropriate specialty or a diploma or an attestation of studies which is recognized as equivalent by the competent authority.

CONDITIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to program in server-side web scripting languages such as PHP and JSP (testing may be required)

• Knowledge of SQL programming (testing may be required)

• General understanding of WordPress, XML, JavaScript and Web2.0 design methodologies (testing may be required)

• Ability to communicate effectively, be flexible and work collaboratively with technical staff and others.

• Intermediate communication skills in English (oral and written) (testing may be required)

• Basic communication skills in French (oral and written) (testing may be required)

Additional Job Application Details

Include a cover letter with your application addressed to Laura Smith.

Please note that internal applicants within this category of employment have priority for all positions. We thank all applicants for their interest in Dawson College, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Dawson College adheres to an equal access employment program and, as such, encourages women, Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. The College is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.