WordPress Web Developer and Automations Specialist

Who we are

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe education is more than the pursuit of knowledge – it is a catalyst for transformation. Our mission, grounded in democratizing education, is to create access for learners from every background and empower them to achieve their aspirations and advance their careers.

We are committed to delivering rigorous, flexible programs that are both personally fulfilling and professionally rewarding, while contributing to the betterment of society. Since 2004, Yorkville has been among Canada’s few private, for-profit, fully accredited degree-granting universities, with campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Together with Toronto Film School, we offer creative and academic pathways at both the college and university levels, cultivating a multidisciplinary environment where innovation and the arts converge.

Our community is vibrant and diverse. Many of our learners are adults balancing education with careers and personal commitments. Every member of our team – whether in teaching, operations, or technology – is dedicated to removing barriers and expanding access. Together, we deliver flexible, industry-informed learning that leads to meaningful opportunities. 

At our core is human connection – guiding people to reimagine their futures in a community defined by opportunity, creativity, and growth.

Who we need

Reporting to the Manager, IT Applications, we are hiring a WordPress Web Developer and Automations Specialist to support and evolve Yorkville University's WordPress ecosystem and contribute to automation development. As our new WordPress Web Developer and Automations Specialist, you will focus primarily on enhancing and maintaining our highly customized WordPress environment while also designing automations, integrations, and low-code solutions that improve business processes across the organization. Working closely with Marketing, Information Technology Services, and stakeholders across the university, you will build secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that strengthen the digital experience and improve operational efficiency. Because you will support and enhance existing WordPress websites and custom PHP code, extensive experience across multiple WordPress projects is essential. You will also help expand the use of Microsoft Power Platform, workflow automation, and system integrations.

This is an existing, full-time role, working 2 days remotely and 3 days on-site at 85 Richmond Street West, with a move to our new headquarters at 120 Bloor Street East in 2027. 

What's in it for you

Impact. Your work will directly influence how prospective students, current learners, and internal teams interact with Yorkville University's digital platforms. From enhancing website experiences to streamlining business processes through automation, you will build solutions that improve both user experience and operational efficiency across the organization.

Growth and evolution. This role offers the opportunity to expand beyond traditional web development. You will work across WordPress, Microsoft Power Platform, integrations, and workflow automation, developing new skills while contributing to the university's broader digital transformation initiatives. Whether your background is primarily in web development or automation, you will have the opportunity to broaden your expertise and increase your impact.

Innovation. This role sits at the intersection of web development, automation, and digital transformation. You will help evaluate new technologies, contribute to the evolution of the university's web platform, and identify opportunities to automate processes and improve how systems work together. Your ideas and technical expertise will help shape future solutions rather than simply maintain existing ones.

How you will make an impact

• Enhance and evolve our web presence. You will develop, maintain, and optimize Yorkville University's custom WordPress websites, building custom components, templates, and functionality that support the Marketing team's goals while ensuring websites remain secure, accessible, performant, and easy to maintain. Your skills and experience in WordPress will help evolve these platforms to be an example of WordPress best practices.
• Support and modernize existing solutions. You will work within an established WordPress environment, troubleshooting, enhancing, and maintaining custom PHP code and legacy functionality. You will identify opportunities to improve performance, reliability, scalability, and the overall user experience. You will also set and uphold front-end development standards across our sites. 
• Build automations and integrations. You will design and implement workflows, integrations, and business process automations using Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies. Your work will help reduce manual effort, improve efficiency, and connect systems across the organization.
• Provide critical insight into digital marketing technical best practices. You will provide additional technical guidance on SEO, marketing automation, and user experience best practices, helping the Marketing team implement strategic initiatives and digital improvements.
• Develop solutions that support digital transformation. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand business challenges and translate requirements into practical technical solutions, including low-code applications, workflow automations, and integrations that improve how teams work and access information.
• Contribute to future platform strategy. You will play a key role in evaluating, implementing, and supporting future website and automation technologies. This includes contributing to platform modernization initiatives, supporting migrations, and helping reduce long-term complexity while improving flexibility for internal users.
• Collaborate across teams. You will partner with Marketing, Information Technology Services, and business stakeholders to design, test, and deliver solutions that meet business needs while aligning with security, governance, and technical standards.
• Support operational excellence. You will follow DevOps and secure development practices, manage code and deployments responsibly, and provide technical support and troubleshooting for website and automation-related issues as needed.

What you bring

• The web development expertise . You have experience developing and maintaining custom WordPress websites, including building and working with custom themes, plugins, templates, and reusable components. You are comfortable working within existing codebases, understanding and enhancing functionality, troubleshooting issues, and balancing technical requirements with user experience and business needs. You have strong PHP, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and SQL development skills, along with a solid understanding of code repositories and web development best practices related to security, performance, accessibility, and maintainability. Familiarity with development frameworks or starter themes such as Sage or Bedrock, as well as tools such as ACF
• The automation and integration experience. You have experience building workflows, automations, or integrations using Microsoft Power Platform or similar technologies. You understand how systems connect through APIs and data integrations and are motivated by opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and improve operational efficiency through technology.
• The technical curiosity. You enjoy learning new technologies, solving complex problems, and working through challenges independently. You are comfortable navigating unfamiliar systems, maintaining and improving legacy solutions, and identifying opportunities to modernize processes and platforms. Experience with Azure, low-code application development, or enterprise system integrations would be considered an asset.
• The collaborative approach. You can translate technical concepts into practical solutions and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You build strong relationships across teams, ask thoughtful questions, and enjoy partnering with colleagues to understand requirements, solve problems, and deliver solutions that create value for the organization.

Why work at Yorkville University?

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we are united by a shared purpose: placing the student experience at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are teaching, designing curriculum, advising learners, advancing technology, or supporting operations, your work directly fuels learning potential, strengthens inclusive communities, and fosters purposeful curiosity.

Here, professional growth is part of our culture. In your role, you will have opportunities that allow you to access relevant programs, expand your expertise, and access tuition-free courses across our institutions - from certificates to master’s degrees. Curiosity, initiative, and innovation are encouraged, and your ideas can move from vision to reality.

Our scale offers the best of both worlds: the reach and stability of a national institution combined with the agility of a mid-sized organization, where contributions are visible and valued. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive community where authenticity is celebrated, collaboration is expected, and impact is shared - on learners, colleagues, and your own professional journey.

At Yorkville and Toronto Film School, your work does more than make a difference. It empowers others to achieve their potential, while giving you the opportunity to realize yours.

Compensation philosophy

At Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, we believe compensation should be fair, straightforward, and supportive of your growth. Our salary ranges reflect progression from learning in the role to excelling, with each offer based on skills, experience, and role complexity.

This position offers a minimum annual salary of $80,000,  a midpoint of $85,000, and a maximum of $90,000. Established hires typically start near the midpoint, while the upper range is reserved for those with deep expertise and sustained contributions. Offers below the midpoint recognize strong potential with room to grow.

We strive for equitable, consistent pay, though rates may vary within the same role based on performance, specialized knowledge, and impact.

We welcome conversations about compensation throughout the hiring process.

Join us

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we seek, express your interest. 

What you can expect from our hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and your experience. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• A virtual interview with the hiring manager to discuss your background, technical experience, interest in web development and automation, and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
• An in-person technical interview with the hiring manager, the Enterprise Applications Manager, and a member of the development team. As part of the conversation, you will review an existing custom WordPress component and discuss your approach to understanding, maintaining, and enhancing functionality within an established codebase. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components of life at Yorkville University and Toronto Film School, and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify Human Resources at Show phone number.

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