Content Author

Range:66,400.00 - 99,600.00 CADJob Description:AEM Content Author (15 month Contract)GAME ON – OLG needs youWe’ve said GAME ON, and we mean it – OLG is rapidly transforming its organization to better serve Ontarians by delivering great gaming experiences through our digital, retail lottery, and land-based gaming channels. Over the course of fiscal 2022-23, OLG delivered a record $2.5 billion in net profit to the Province of Ontario. OLG is now expanding our horizons even further, with a new strategic direction, to become a world class gaming entertainment leader with a globally admired digital platform.We are ready to take this game to the next level and need a passionate Content Author to create content and author AEM templates to ensure exceptional customer experiences and strategic alignment of customer facing content for all OLG digital products. This role will help bring the voice of the user into the digital product customer journey using innovative design methods to ensure relevant and engaging experiences are delivered across OLG platforms.  YOUR ROLE IN THE GAMEReporting to the Manager Digital Content Authoring & Personalization, you will be empowered to:Author new experiences and content pages including landing pages, product and category pages, promotional pages, press releases, winner stories and more - by using established AEM and CMS templatesUtilize best in class and emerging design methodologies to design content solutions to reflect the evolving product roadmap and backlog of lab teamsArchitect and develop visually appealing AEM templates, components, permissions, and policies to deliver high quality front-end architecture (web & mobile)Gather business requirements from lab team, project or brief, and help scope work needed to complete, estimate timelines and architect solutionsDetermine information architecture and content structure across all required levels (sitemaps, content models, content templates, pattern libraries)Constantly seek to optimize live applications to continuously content relevance and impactRun extensive QA to ensure consistency across devices and browsersWork collaboratively within an agile environmentWhen required, work with key stakeholders (Brand & Marketing, Product Management, CX Design) and FLS to approve content prior to going liveAct as backup to the other Digital Content SpecialistWHAT YOU NEED TO PLAYWork Experience: Minimum 3 years of content management experience and Front-End development with similar responsibilities in a medium to large organization (agency or in-house) Education: •University degree in a related field •In depth understanding of AEM 6.4 (or above)  • Experience developing & migrating content and functionality between AEM environments •Experience leveraging design thinking methodologies to explore content solutions •Ability to communicate testing requirements and oversee QA testing before launch •Basic knowledge of HTML and JavaScript  •Experience/understanding of automated build/deploy process and familiar with the DevOps agile methodology •Familiar with agile tools such as WorkFront, Jira/ Confluence etc.Critical Skills: •Troubleshoot issues and ability to think creatively to find solutions and push the envelope to sustainable content development solutions •Excellent communication with the ability to produce high quality output under strict and accelerated timelines •Effectively work in a team setting with a diverse set of SMEs and stakeholdersNegotiation and Influence: ability to negotiate and influence effectively while being open to perspectives and maintaining strong relationshipsStrategic Thinker: strong strategic and critical thinker with ability to delve into unique challenges and find creative solutionsCollaboration & Fun: inclusive and collaborative work style while creating fun and excitement in our workIntegrity and Trust: do what's right and operate with transparency and openness PERKS OF JOINING OUR TEAMPart of a Bigger Picture: socially responsible company that gives back all its profits to the province and people of OntarioFlexible Work Environment: to help balance both work and lifeYou Matter: family friendly work practices and hybrid workFreedom to Innovate: supports new and better ways to be successfulBe your Authentic Self: environment that values diversity as a source of strengthLearning Galore: 24-7 access to robust online learning programs Public Service Pension Plan: participate in a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of OntarioVariable Pay Program: performance-based incentives to share in our success (Permanent OLG Employees Only)