Top Benefits
About the role
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The opportunity:
Are you a web developer who’s passionate about building accessible, user-focused digital platforms? Join the University of Manitoba’s Strategic Marketing and Communications team, where you’ll report to the Website Strategist and play a pivotal role in enhancing and maintaining key web platforms that support institutional priorities. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative environment, working alongside teams across marketing, communications, and development to plan, build, and deliver high-quality digital solutions.
You should have a strong command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, along with experience working with APIs, backend systems, and modern development practices. If you write clean, maintainable code and enjoy solving problems in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to grow and make an impact!
The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:
- Post-secondary education in a directly related discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years demonstrated experience analysing, designing, developing and supporting web and mobile applications, preferably within Drupal or similar CMS required.
- Experience supporting and configuring SharePoint-based platforms such as intranet environments required.
- Experience implementing and supporting integrations between digital platforms and services using APIs or other supported methods required.
- Front-end development experience with front-end web technology (HTML5, CSS, Javascript, PHP) required.
- Experience with Drupal (or other CMS platforms) including custom modules, development, theming and third-party integration required.
- Experience with web analytics and tag management tools (e.g., Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio) required.
- Experience with user experience (UX)/UI principles, responsive design, user-centric design required.
- Experience with accessibility and usability standards, including an understanding of up-to-date WCAG compliance and validation required.
- Experience with digital quality assurance tools such as Siteimprove and search platforms such as Coveo is an asset.
- Experience with Agile project management practices and tools (e.g Jira, Trello) required.
- Experience providing technical consultation and support to non-technical users, including training or troubleshooting required.
- Strong ability to analyse requirements and design scalable, maintainable accessible web solutions required.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize development tasks, and establish work priorities and deadlines required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences is required.
- Ability to make sound independent judgments and utilize problem solving abilities required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary teams, including technical units, marketing and content authors required.
- Ability to create and maintain clear, structured documentation for technical processes, features and accessibility compliance required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of internal and external contacts required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- Understanding of data processing and automation tools and programming languages (Power Automate).
- Understanding of legalities related to online privacy, data collection, and web services and principles related therein.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and platforms while maintaining alignment with institutional standards and governance.
Why the University of Manitoba?
Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:
- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.
Closing Date: September 7, 2025
Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $33.08-$47.72 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Work Location: In person
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.
Top Benefits
About the role
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.
The opportunity:
Are you a web developer who’s passionate about building accessible, user-focused digital platforms? Join the University of Manitoba’s Strategic Marketing and Communications team, where you’ll report to the Website Strategist and play a pivotal role in enhancing and maintaining key web platforms that support institutional priorities. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative environment, working alongside teams across marketing, communications, and development to plan, build, and deliver high-quality digital solutions.
You should have a strong command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, along with experience working with APIs, backend systems, and modern development practices. If you write clean, maintainable code and enjoy solving problems in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to grow and make an impact!
The qualifications and experience we’re looking for:
- Post-secondary education in a directly related discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Three years demonstrated experience analysing, designing, developing and supporting web and mobile applications, preferably within Drupal or similar CMS required.
- Experience supporting and configuring SharePoint-based platforms such as intranet environments required.
- Experience implementing and supporting integrations between digital platforms and services using APIs or other supported methods required.
- Front-end development experience with front-end web technology (HTML5, CSS, Javascript, PHP) required.
- Experience with Drupal (or other CMS platforms) including custom modules, development, theming and third-party integration required.
- Experience with web analytics and tag management tools (e.g., Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, Looker Studio) required.
- Experience with user experience (UX)/UI principles, responsive design, user-centric design required.
- Experience with accessibility and usability standards, including an understanding of up-to-date WCAG compliance and validation required.
- Experience with digital quality assurance tools such as Siteimprove and search platforms such as Coveo is an asset.
- Experience with Agile project management practices and tools (e.g Jira, Trello) required.
- Experience providing technical consultation and support to non-technical users, including training or troubleshooting required.
- Strong ability to analyse requirements and design scalable, maintainable accessible web solutions required.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize development tasks, and establish work priorities and deadlines required.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences is required.
- Ability to make sound independent judgments and utilize problem solving abilities required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary teams, including technical units, marketing and content authors required.
- Ability to create and maintain clear, structured documentation for technical processes, features and accessibility compliance required.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various levels of internal and external contacts required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- Understanding of data processing and automation tools and programming languages (Power Automate).
- Understanding of legalities related to online privacy, data collection, and web services and principles related therein.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and platforms while maintaining alignment with institutional standards and governance.
Why the University of Manitoba?
Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:
- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.
Closing Date: September 7, 2025
Applications will only be accepted if you apply on UM Careers.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: $33.08-$47.72 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Work Location: In person
About University of Manitoba
We attract people from around the world who share our ideals and vision for positive change. We believe in embracing challenges and taking action. Our students, researchers and alumni bring their unique voices to learning and discovery, shaping new ways of doing things and contributing to important conversations in topics that matter most, from human rights to global health to climate change. We are where imagination and action collide.