Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Junior Web Development Lead plays a dual role, combining hands-on development with team leadership. They are responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining websites and web applications. Web Developers will determine implementation tasks from project requirements provided to them by the Web Development Manager and Project Manager and will work to complete those tasks either alone or as a member of a team.

WAGE:

$18.00 per hour

HOURS OF WORK:

35

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hiring ongoing -- Contract position until December 31st (option to extend contract until March 31, 2026, depending on the candidate's availability and interest)

LOCATION:

Hybrid

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the development of websites and web applications that meet client requirements. Cooperate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects. Oversee the entire development lifecycle of web applications, from prototyping to implementation. Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and ensure deadlines are met while quality is maintained. Provide guidance, mentorship and support to Associate Web Developers, fostering their growth and development. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, setting an example for coding best practices and industry standards within the team. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with web applications. Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process. Attend daily standup meetings with team members. Participate in soft skills workshops. Other duties as required.

Please note:

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policies,

procedures, and work practices at all times, including participating in related training.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Junior Web Development Lead will report to the Web Development Manager

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Hybrid with frequent meetings through Microsoft Teams. Mandatory attendance is required for technical and soft skills workshops. Must be able to work remotely with a stable internet connection Attend occasional in-person meetings or team events when requested. Use of standard office and web development tools daily. Flexible scheduling may be required to accommodate team priorities or client deadlines.

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES / SOFTWARE USED:

HTML, CSS, Javascript, React, NextJS, Figma, Strapi, Supabase, Payload CMS, Git/GitHub

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to learn. Must respect the learning environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please Note: No prior experience is required, however, knowledge of the following is beneficial.

Proficiency in at least one programming language. Background in computer science or a related field. Experience with web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Experience with a front-end JavaScript framework like React, Angular or Vue Experience with content management systems or database services such as Postgres, PayloadCMS, Supabase and Strapi. Experience building a complete website or web application, either professionally or as a hobby.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Civiconnect receives government funding based on certain eligibility requirements. Please only apply if you meet the following criteria:Must be between 18-29 years of age. Must be enrolled in part-time or full-time studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution. Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preference will be given to candidates who identify with one of the following equity deserving groups:

Racial minority First Year Student Indigenous Francophone A woman enrolled in a STEM program Disabled*
Includes vision impairment; deaf/hard of hearing; mental health/cognitive conditioni.e., depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar; intellectual/learning disorder; autism spectrum; physical disability).
You will need to provide certain administrative documents if offered employment including:

Proof of ID (copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, Permanent Resident card). Proof of Enrollment letter from Registrar's office. Completed TD1 & TD1ON form. Direct deposit slip from a financial institution.

At Civiconnect, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require an accommodation to participate in our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Human Resources team at hr@civiconnect.ca.



Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. The Junior Web Development Lead may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.