RQ11647 - Web Specialist - Intermediate I

RQ11647 - Web Specialist - Intermediate

Organization: Justice Technology Services

Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Duration: 1 Year Contract 

Location: Ontario, Canada

Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 days per week
Hours: 7.25 hours per day, Monday to Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks)
Contract: Contract Opportunity

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Web / WordPress Developer to support the development and modernization of public-facing and internal intranet websites for the Ontario Court of Justice.

The successful candidate will work closely with UX/UI designers, business stakeholders, technical teams, and project members to design, develop, implement, migrate, and maintain accessible, responsive, and user-focused WordPress websites.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise websites and custom WordPress solutions.
• Translate UX/UI designs, wireframes, and specifications into functional web components.
• Develop custom WordPress themes, templates, plugins, and website components.
• Create custom code using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Design and implement website graphics, navigation, and interactive components.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate WordPress plugins.
• Implement websites across staging and production environments.
• Migrate existing website content to new platforms and templates.
• Develop responsive websites for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Ensure websites comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher accessibility standards.
• Apply AODA requirements and Government of Ontario web standards.
• Develop content strategies, metadata structures, information architecture, and content templates.
• Create and maintain web style guides and website maintenance documentation.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, sitemaps, specifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Support website testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and implementation.
• Work with multiple stakeholders and provide technical recommendations.
• Train technical and business users on website maintenance and content management.
• Document and transfer knowledge to project managers and team members.

Mandatory Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise website analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • PHP
  • JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or Node.js
• Strong experience with WordPress and WordPress plugins.
• Experience with open-source technologies such as Linux, Git, Apache, Drupal, Solr, or Elasticsearch.
• Experience in interface design, implementation, and testing.
• Experience designing websites for multiple languages and audiences.
• Hands-on experience with web accessibility testing and WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher.
• Strong understanding of responsive web design and cross-device compatibility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying WordPress solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Azure Web Services, WordPress as a Service, and database-as-a-service solutions.
• Experience implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Azure, including Microsoft Entra ID and Easy Auth.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and Agile delivery environments.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI-assisted development tools.
• Knowledge of AODA, Government of Ontario web standards, and the Ontario Design System.
• Experience with the LAMP stack.
• Experience with Windows Server, IIS, and web hosting configurations.
• Experience migrating websites between technology platforms.
• Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, Java, Angular, Node.js, Drupal, Twig, and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with UX/UI and information architecture.
• Experience using design tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Zeplin, or OmniGraffle.
• Experience creating and managing content including blogs, presentations, animations, graphics, videos, and social media content.
• Experience developing metadata templates, content maps, sitemaps, and information architecture.
• Knowledge of web security, performance, scalability, recovery, and deployment best practices.
• Experience converting source documents into accessible web content.

Key Skills

Technical

• WordPress
• PHP
• JavaScript
• HTML5 / CSS3
• React / Angular / Vue / Node.js
• WordPress Plugins
• Git / GitHub
• Azure
• Azure DevOps
• MySQL / MongoDB
• Drupal / Elasticsearch / Solr
• Responsive Web Design
• Web Accessibility
• WCAG 2.1 AA
• AODA

UX / Design

• UX/UI implementation
• Information Architecture
• Wireframes and Prototypes
• Figma / Adobe Creative Suite
• Usability Testing
• Content Strategy
• Design Systems and Style Guides

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to make technical recommendations and communicate solutions clearly.
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary Agile team.
• Ability to build consensus and gain stakeholder buy-in.
• Strong documentation and knowledge-transfer skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on WordPress/Web Developer with strong enterprise web development, accessibility, responsive design, UX/UI implementation, and Azure experience. Experience working with government web standards, complex stakeholder environments, and large-scale website modernization initiatives is highly desirable.