About the role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate WordPress Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web development and a deep understanding of WordPress, along with experience in various programming languages and frameworks. You will support enhancements to our College website. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, balanced by a creative eye for design and a deep understanding of the customer's journey. We want someone who will not only polish and refine what exists but also bring forward innovative ideas, dynamic widgets, and engaging functionality that elevate our online presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refine and customize page layouts to align with brand standards and audience expectations
- Design and implement dynamic, user-friendly widgets and features to enhance engagement
- Optimize for responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
- Improve site performance, loading speed, and SEO best practices
- Ensure consistent branding across pages (fonts, images, icons, messaging)
- Troubleshoot issues and provide creative solutions for site improvements
- Collaborate with our internal marketing/communications team on design and content alignment
- Offer recommendations on plugins, integrations, and design features to improve usability and visual appeal
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a WordPress designer/developer with a strong portfolio of completed projects
- Expertise with WordPress themes, plugins, page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, or Gutenberg), and custom CSS/HTML
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and a strong sense of visual design
- Ability to create mobile-friendly, responsive designs
- Solid understanding of SEO, analytics, and site optimization
- Experience with security best practices and maintaining website stability
- Strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset
- Experience with video and photo selection and treatments
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks independently
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with schools, education, or non-profit websites
- Knowledge of graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, etc.)
- Familiarity with CRM or form integration (Blackbaud, Calendly, Gravity Forms)
Details:
- Type: Freelance
- Location: Remote, with in person check-ins with our team if possible (located in Hamilton, ON)
- Timeline: Project-based, with potential for ongoing work
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
If you are detail-oriented, creative, and passionate about designing high-quality, user-focused websites, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume, portfolio of WordPress projects, and hourly/project rate for consideration.
Job Type: Casual
Language:
- English (required)
About Hillfield Strathallan College
We are more than just a school; we are a community.
Our College is a safe, caring and nurturing environment where students receive individual attention, are challenged with high academic standards, and are motivated to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Each of our four schools – Junior, Montessori, Middle and Senior – aims to inspire our students to become independent, resilient, and positive members of the local and global community. We dedicate ourselves to working in partnership with students and families to ensure that every student can reach their full potential.
For more information about HSC, please visit www.hsc.on.ca.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate WordPress Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in web development and a deep understanding of WordPress, along with experience in various programming languages and frameworks. You will support enhancements to our College website. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, balanced by a creative eye for design and a deep understanding of the customer's journey. We want someone who will not only polish and refine what exists but also bring forward innovative ideas, dynamic widgets, and engaging functionality that elevate our online presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refine and customize page layouts to align with brand standards and audience expectations
- Design and implement dynamic, user-friendly widgets and features to enhance engagement
- Optimize for responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility
- Improve site performance, loading speed, and SEO best practices
- Ensure consistent branding across pages (fonts, images, icons, messaging)
- Troubleshoot issues and provide creative solutions for site improvements
- Collaborate with our internal marketing/communications team on design and content alignment
- Offer recommendations on plugins, integrations, and design features to improve usability and visual appeal
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a WordPress designer/developer with a strong portfolio of completed projects
- Expertise with WordPress themes, plugins, page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery, Divi, or Gutenberg), and custom CSS/HTML
- Familiarity with UX/UI design principles and a strong sense of visual design
- Ability to create mobile-friendly, responsive designs
- Solid understanding of SEO, analytics, and site optimization
- Experience with security best practices and maintaining website stability
- Strong communication skills, proactive problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset
- Experience with video and photo selection and treatments
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage tasks independently
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with schools, education, or non-profit websites
- Knowledge of graphic design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, etc.)
- Familiarity with CRM or form integration (Blackbaud, Calendly, Gravity Forms)
Details:
- Type: Freelance
- Location: Remote, with in person check-ins with our team if possible (located in Hamilton, ON)
- Timeline: Project-based, with potential for ongoing work
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
If you are detail-oriented, creative, and passionate about designing high-quality, user-focused websites, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume, portfolio of WordPress projects, and hourly/project rate for consideration.
Job Type: Casual
Language:
- English (required)
About Hillfield Strathallan College
We are more than just a school; we are a community.
Our College is a safe, caring and nurturing environment where students receive individual attention, are challenged with high academic standards, and are motivated to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Each of our four schools – Junior, Montessori, Middle and Senior – aims to inspire our students to become independent, resilient, and positive members of the local and global community. We dedicate ourselves to working in partnership with students and families to ensure that every student can reach their full potential.
For more information about HSC, please visit www.hsc.on.ca.