Job Description

Description

The

Hotchkiss Brain Institute

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

invites applications for a

Web Developer

. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.


This position reports to the HBI Logistics Coordinator.


The Web Developer will design, develop, implement, test, deploy and document a new searchable Membership and Alumni directory platform for the Hotchkiss Brain Institute.


This role is time-bound to deliver the launch of the platform in 6 months, and requires collaboration with HBI leadership, operations, and administrative staff. The platform is "product-inception-to-launch", including a plan and documentation for long-term maintenance, and requires both requirements translation and active build / prototype / iteration cycles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Translate detailed HBI requirements into a technical solution architecture Design, implement and deploy the Membership directory and Alumni directory platforms Implement search/filter functionality across key fields, including research areas, location, career details Implement profile claim / update request workflow Implement semi-automated recurring data aggregation capabilities (quarterly scraping / import) with moderation Implement administrative backend for data management, including CSV/JSON export Ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility and responsive front-end design across major browsers Integrate privacy, opt-out, and consent compliance (CASL + UCalgary standards) Develop and maintain documentation: workflows, system architecture, admin procedures Support testing, QA, debugging, and user acceptance prior to launch Participate in internal progress reviews, demos, iteration cycles

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (minimum), Master's degree preferred 3-5 years relevant professional experience developing and deploying modern databases and web-based applications Experience with data models and related tools (e.g., PowerBI, python, excel, etc.) Experience integrating external data sources (e.g., LinkedIn / public web data) via API or data scraping approaches Awareness of data privacy and consent compliance (CASL / PIPEDA) in a Canadian university context Experience building simple administrative dashboards and data export functionality (CSV / JSON) Demonstrated ability to write clear, maintainable code, and produce development + admin documentation Experience working within the University environment, particularly with IT, web, and privacy & compliance teams an asset Familiarity with university requirements regarding website content approvals an asset Experience building profile claim / moderation workflows an asset

Application Deadline:

January 21, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the

Technical Job Family, Phase 2.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.


The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

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) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture (

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).

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