Web and Digital Design Specialist

2 weeks ago

Welland, Ontario, Canada Niagara College Full time $35 - $40

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world's most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.


Applications are invited for the position of Web & Digital Design Specialist in the Marketing Division, located at the Welland Campus. The starting hourly rate is $34.60/hr (Pay Band G - $34.60/hr to $39.93/hr) for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.


Reporting to the Director, Marketing, the successful candidate works as part of a broader marketing unit to assist in designing, implementing and maintaining Niagara College's external branding and communications presence. The incumbent plays a key role in our marketing department, which functions as an in-house marketing, graphic design and digital media service for the college, in the areas of marketing consultation and plan development, design services, social & digital media, photography & videography, print and web services, event planning and promotional materials. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
  • Collaboratively defining an appropriate web strategy for college sub brands
  • Consulting with departments and end users on their web goals, ensuring that overall requirements are met while maintaining standards for appearance and usability on their primary website
  • Performing theme, template and content level edits to WordPress websites using PHP, HTML and CSS, as well as building and updating WordPress based websites
  • Independently planning, designing, and building high quality, accessible websites from start to finish, including management of client relations, timelines, scoping, project planning and content gathering
  • Identifying requirements and initiating projects independently to anticipate and address web challenges proactively
  • Staying updated with the latest web design trends and technologies to enhance project outcomes

Qualifications:  
  • Minimum three (3) year diploma in Multimedia and Web Design or similar field of study
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in web design, implementation, monitoring, and maintaining multiple web sites, planning, content structure, and design
  • Expert knowledge of HTML and CSS, as well as responsive, modern UI and typography design is required
  • Excellent understanding of advanced HTML5/CSS3, including flex and grid is required
  • Proven experience in WordPress based accessible web design, adhering to web and accessibility (AODA) standards 
  • Experience in PHP, Javascript/jQuery, WordPress Advanced Custom Fields would be considered an asset
  • Excellent sense of visual aesthetics (colour, typograph etc.) to create modern web UI elements and layouts that fit within existing brand guidelines
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator with an understanding of vector and raster graphics
  • Excellent time management, communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to work independently, gathering feedback and making strategic decisions aligned with college objectives
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
     


This position is open to internal employees and external applicants. External applicants will not be reviewed until all eligible internal employees have been considered. The first consideration for internal employees shall be five (5) business days from the opening date. Internal employees are those classified as full-time permanent within the Full-Time Support Staff bargaining unit, regular part-time (RPT) employees who have completed probation, and Appendix D employees with six consecutive months of Appendix D service with the College at the time of posting.


Niagara College is a place-based organization, and all positions are primarily based on campus.  On-campus work allows for close collaboration and a strong team culture. While most work will be done in the office, we offer the flexibility for some remote work, as the job allows.


Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.


Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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