Web Developer, Permanent, Full-Time Position

Office

NDP Leader’s Office / NDP Research Office

Location

Parliamentary Office, Ottawa, Ontario

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to requests for web support and liaise with MP offices on all website related matters
• Build digital assets such as online petitions, email advocacy campaigns and custom MP and issue-based websites
• Provide technical support for staff on the use of NDP digital tools­
• Provide training when necessary to staff using NDP websites and web tools
• Develop new tools and functionality for NDP Caucus websites as needed
• Develop custom CSS styling and HTML markup for NDP caucus websites
• Collaborate with outside back-end developers to implement new digital tools as required
• Ensure new tools can provide the optimal user experience for Parliamentary and Constituency staff
• Lead design and creation of websites and templates using PHP and Drupal
• Collaborate with management and operation of email and digital engagement tools
• Manage online services like Google Analytics
• Maintain an up-to-date list of domain names and manage user permissions for caucus websites
• Work collaboratively as part of the communications team
• Other duties as required­

Qualifications

• Bilingualism required, both oral and written
• Experience in technical assistance and writing detailed technical guides
• Strong communications skills with front-end users and other back-end developers
• Strong understanding of LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) and an interest in all software technology
• Experience with front-end web design (HTML & CSS)
• Ability to self-teach with the help of Internet resources
• Ability to grasp programming concepts like variables, if-statements, loops, and functions
• Understanding of core concepts related to programming in PHP, Python, JavaScript and jQuery
• Experience with content management systems like Drupal, WordPress, or similar
• Experience with hosting and managing Nginx/Apache servers
• Ability to meet deadlines, work productively under pressure, and handle competing priorities
• Ability to show initiative and manage projects independently
• Political judgment and existing knowledge of Canadian politics

Additional Assets

• Experience using online services like Google Analytics
• Experience using social media services like Twitter, Facebook, YouTube
• Familiar with cross platform web development
• Experience in web accessibility guidelines, responsive web design and search engine optimization
• Experience with Linux command line or Mac Terminal

Annual salary

$62,500

(salary levels subject to clauses 12 and 21 of the collective agreement)

Closing date

January 10, 2021 (Midnight)

Starting date

As soon as possible

Send application to

NDPHR@parl.gc.ca

Office and position applied for must be indicated in subject line of e-mail application.

Note

A collective agreement is in effect between UFCW (Local 232) and the New Democratic Party Members of Parliament. All applications will be received and held in confidence.

The NDP and NDP MPs are employment equity employers. Women, racialized persons, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons are encouraged to apply for this position. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.