Web Developer (Full-Time)

Position Purpose

Work as part of the Marketing & Communications team in the development and management of Tyndale's websites, primarily for the purpose of marketing Tyndale. Development tasks will be focused on building core tools for the creation of website content by other contributors while ensuring adherence to accessibility guidelines and modern best practices. Management tasks will include content management and general site building.

Primary Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the core Drupal front-end theming layer for the main Tyndale website as well as Christian Careers Canada
• Develop and maintain a usable pattern library, including a series of utility classes, for the creation of content in the content management system
• Ensure all web projects meet current accessibility laws and best practices
• Develop, style and integrate scalable components into the Drupal theme layer
• Building and theming of Drupal Content Types and Views
• Assist in the selection of Drupal modules for related sites
• Assist in the maintenance and configuration of Drupal core software for related sites
• Creation of smaller secondary websites as needed using appropriate development techniques
• Building out new sections of the website in coordination with key stakeholders
• Build and/or manage content on Tyndale websites
• Creation and manipulation of graphics and photos for use in website content
• Train content contributors on how to manage their website content
• Migration of content or data as required
• Support of other Marketing & Communications team members as needed
• Other duties as required

Position Qualifications

Education

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in web development, computer science or other related field; or equivalent experience

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience web development with the use of a Content Management System (preferably Drupal)
• Some experience integrating accessibility standards into website projects.
• Experience in an academic or not-for-profit setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of HTML and CSS/SCSS
• Working knowledge of PHP, Twig, Node.js and JavaScript
• Proficient in managing & configuring Drupal based websites
• Proficient in Drupal theme development using Twig
• Proficient in managing codebase using git version control
• Working knowledge of website deployment methods
• Working knowledge of website development using static site generators (Jekyll, 11ty)
• Strong Knowledge of Accessibility standards; AODA and WCAG 2.0 Level AA
• General understanding of industry principals such as Responsive Web Design
• Ability to perform image editing tasks such as cropping and resizing
• Ability to continuously learn new skills
• Ability to train others
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and solve complex problems with minimal guidance
• Ability to meet deadlines for all assigned tasks and projects
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize, and the ability to balance the needs of many projects at once
• Copy writing skills would be an asset

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as a competent listener
• Proactive and collaborative
• Strong attention to detail / detail oriented
• Teachable
• A keen desire to serve family, church, work and community.
• A firm commitment to Tyndale’s mission, values, Statement of Faith and Community Standards Statement.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Standard office environment and equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines amidst competing priorities; able to work under pressure
• May require some work outside regular business hours

Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.

Salary

$49,000 - $54,000

How to Apply

External candidates can apply for the position at the External Career Center. While we thank all those interested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Internal candidates can apply on ADP Workforce Now through the Career Centre. The Career Center can be accessed through the path Myself > Talent > Career Center.