Jr. Wordpress Dev

**Schedule**
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

**Education Level**
3 year Community College diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.

**Career Level**
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**Vision & Mission**

Vision: Creativity. Innovation. Excellence. _The MPS Experience._

Mission:_ _Our mission is to harness creativity, embrace innovation and attain operational excellence so that we can continue to provide exceptional customer service to McMaster’s faculty, staff, students, and community partners, and implement innovative solutions that deliver a consistent brand experience across diverse media platforms.

**General Description**

Responsible for front-end WordPress development, including creating custom WordPress themes, plugins, new features and functionality. This position requires a combination of programming skills (such as PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and a good understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), PCI compliance, website performance and security. This position is a hybrid support role and requires communication with clients.

**Representative Duties & Responsibilities**
- Layout and build the website front-end utilizing front-end technologies and frameworks such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Build user interfaces for websites.
- Design and develop effective responsive design websites.
- Implement code versioning and deployment tools.
- Create, design and generate WordPress custom themes, features and plugins.
- Convert comprehensive HTML layouts into custom post types.
- Build and reference advanced custom field (ACF) groups into WordPress features and functionality.
- Meet with clients to discuss and provide guidance on website design, website architecture, functions.
- Facilitate technical WordPress training for clients and develop technical supporting and training materials.
- Ensure accessibility compliance (AODA) as part of the audit process and establish improvements in regards to web accessibility.
- Troubleshoot content issues and technical bugs.
- Inspect HTML and debug issues using tools such as Firebug, and Chrome Web Inspector.
- Ensure high-performance in all technical aspects.
- Remain current with frequent changes with web technologies and trends.
- Support and triage client requests.
- Assist in monitoring web team inbox and communication with clients.
- Participate in web team stand-ups and internal meetings.

**Supervision**
- Occasionally provides orientation and shows procedures to others.
- May assign work to external consultants and temporary staff.

**Qualifications**
- 2 year Community College diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
- Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**How To Apply**

**Employment Equity Statement**

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

**Hybrid Work Language**

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.