Web Services Specialist - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Research and Marketing Coordinator, the Web Services Specialist supports the strategic delivery of a diverse range of Community Services Department-based services, projects, and initiatives. The position is responsible for designing, building, monitoring and editing the Department’s web (Intranet and Internet) presence. The Specialist works to ensure the Department maintains a functional, innovative, current, and customer-focused internal and external web presence. This position may also provide graphic design support.As the Web Services Specialist, you will:

• Design, develop, implement and monitor the Department’s websites for both the Internet and Intranet.
• Work with Research & Marketing and Community Information teams and departmental subject matter experts to develop, implement, evaluate and improve the multi-media component of service delivery and communication plans.

Your education and qualifications include:

• Diploma/Certificate in Web Design or Digital Media Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Diploma in Advertising Art or Advanced Graphic Arts considered an asset.

• Minimum 2 years of prior related work experience.

• Experience coding for multiple devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops.

• Experience using HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and client-side programming, such as Javascript and Ajax.

• Proficiency in ASP, XML and JavaScript library (e.g. jquery) is preferred.

• Strong understanding of web design standards, responsive design, UI/UX principles, and accessibility design standards.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Dreamweaver, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat).

• Willingness and ability to stay current with emerging digital trends within the digital creative community.

• Excellent design sense, along with a methodical attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Proficiency working in a server environment.

• Familiarity with web search facilitation concepts and tools.

• Knowledge of Content Management and Collaboration software support, or ability to acquire within six months.

• Ability to think critically and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Experience writing content for the web considered an asset.

• Ability to work collaboratively and function effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to initiate, plan and complete assignments with minimal supervision and direction.

• Ability to prioritize and coordinate to accommodate deadlines.

• Strong organizational and planning skills, with demonstrated ability to work in a high-stress, multi-task environment involving tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check Satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidates(s), at their expense. To obtain a Police Information Check please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WINNIPEG:

• Citizen & Customer Focus
• Respecting Diversity
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity and Trust
• Results Oriented

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