Job Description

Please note that while you may notice the UHN logo or a reference to UHN in this posting, UHN is only hosting this online application on behalf of The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (the Partnership). The successful candidate will be employed by the Partnership.

Position: Web Developer
Location: Hybrid. The Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s head office is in downtown Toronto. Candidates can work anywhere in Canada.
Status: Permanent
Job Level: Level 6 salary range: $80,624 - $109,080 per year; Compensation offered will be based on an assessment of the candidate\xe2\x80\x99s knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, while ensuring internal equity.

Division Overview

The Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s Finance and Corporate Services Division leads all services to secure a sound financial platform and ensure that the organization has the technical, operational, infrastructure, talent management and change management capabilities necessary to achieve the maximum impact for its mandate and budget. The team works alongside all divisions in managing financial aspects of programs and initiatives that aim to deliver on the eight priorities of the 2019-2029 Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control.

Overview of Role

The Web Developer supports the Finance & Corporate Services Division in carrying out projects and initiatives to achieve organizational priorities. Reporting to the Manager, Systems Analysis & Web Development on the Information Technology team, the incumbent coordinates and provides support to deliver on program/project objectives. As a highly organized professional with strong time management skills, this position delivers on the tasks of the job while contributing to the Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s overall vision to reduce the burden of cancer on all Canadians.

Core Responsibilities & Activities

Information Technology

• Provides custom web development and enhancements as well as day-to-day operational support for the Partnership\xe2\x80\x99s websites built on the WordPress platform
• Understands and clarifies business requirements as well as effectively communicates and presents technical solutions to both technical and non-technical users in simple, clear language
• Collaborates with team members on the research, evaluation, implementation, and testing for new functionalities on all IT/IM systems
• Keeps up to date with new web technologies and best practices
• Works with architects, developers, designers, analysts, managers, and subject matter experts to analyze business needs and formulate solutions
• Designs, prototypes, implements, and tests new applications and make enhancements to existing applications; continuously reviews, monitors, troubleshoots, and identifies methods for improving software development process and drives implementation of these improvements
• Codes software programs according to established standards, participates in code-reviews to ensure standards are met, ensures code is appropriately documented
• Contributes to IT\xe2\x80\x99s Change Management process ensuring the promotion of code changes to the production environment follow best practices and minimize impact on the organization; identifies, specifies, and delivers changes required, monitors changes completed and ensures documentation is updated as required
• Works closely with the Communications team to ensure that best practice principles of content publishing include usability, search engine optimization, design and accessibility standards are followed
• Conducts assessments and ensures CPAC\xe2\x80\x99s websites are fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Produces technical and business process documentation, and reviews accuracy and quality of technical documentation provided by peers and vendors
• Addresses, triages, escalates as necessary and resolves issues related to IT system applications
• Contributes to the annual analysis, testing, and documentation Disaster Recovery exercise
• Assists the Manager, Systems Analysis & Web Development, other members of the IT team including the Director as needed
• This position may involve flexible working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends) for Disaster Recovery, system maintenance and new deployments

General Accountabilities

• Collaborates with team members to share system specific knowledge and participates in training programs and knowledge transfer sessions
• Works with third party vendors as needed
• Performs other duties and ad hoc projects as required

Competencies

The Partnership has core competencies which describe the behaviours we expect to be exhibited by staff. While the role overview and accountabilities describe what the successful incumbent will do, the competencies describe how we expect them to do it. The competencies are a key element to how the Partnership measures performance. There are five universal competencies which need to be exhibited by all staff.

Universal Competencies

• Inclusive \xe2\x80\x93 is a champion for equity
• Agile \xe2\x80\x93 is constantly adapting to shifting needs and priorities
• Collaborative \xe2\x80\x93 partners with others to make an impact
• Outcomes-Focused \xe2\x80\x93 keeps their eyes on the ultimate impact to drive change
• Systems-Thinking \xe2\x80\x93 connects the dots between their work and other internal and external systems/groups

Experience and Qualifications

• University Undergraduate Degree in computer science, information technology, or other relevant discipline, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Proven work experience and extensive knowledge of building WordPress websites, both front-end and back-end
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of PHP, HTML5, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS, XML, SQL and Linux
• Excellent communication (written/verbal), problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience building and supporting multilingual websites (English and French)
• Experience working with both Classic and Gutenberg editor on the WordPress platform
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as GitHub
• Experience working independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Strong understanding of the AODA and accessibility standards
• Familiarity with issue & project tracking tools such as JIRA would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) would be an asset
• Development experience with tools such as Moodle, Azure SQL would be an asset
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) would be an asset
• Bilingual in both English and French is an asset

Deadline: May 7, 2023

Please upload your resume and cover letter combined in one file explaining your interest in the position when completing this application.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer thanks all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an organization committed to ensuring accessible services and communications to individuals with disabilities. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please call 416-915-9222 or email us at peopleandculture@partnershipagainstcancer.ca

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