Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World .

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

The Programmer/Analyst will be responsible for developing, modifying and enhancing front-end web interfaces using HTML, CSS, XSLT, JavaScript, jQuery, and other similar applications working with the SharePoint web content management system. The candidate will also enhance and debug existing sections of the interface.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Work closely with the Senior Programmer Analyst, graphic designers and illustrators, and other members of the AboutKidsHealth team to implement specific features and develop the user interface
• Work on development of platform-specific and platform-agnostic (browser-based) mobile interfaces for accessing sections of the website will form part of this role going forward

Here's What You'll Need

• Bachelors degree or College Diploma in web development or web design or equivalent experience, along with a minimum 2 years of experience in web development
• Knowledge of SharePoint Designer and SharePoint as a web content management system, and ability to customize masterpages and page layouts
• In depth understanding of cross browser issues, CSS, W3C standards
• High attention to detail, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good problem solving skills, resilience and creativity
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple competing tasks, manage and execute routine operational activities, translate computer terms in to lay terms and vice versa, coordinate between multiple groups and work in a team environment when the need arises
• Experience with usability, site design, and basic Flash development is a strong asset

Employment Type: Full-time temporary 1 year contract SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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