In-House Web Developer

In-House Web Developer

Reports to: Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa or Vancouver - hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

About Canada Gold

Founded to provide a fair, honest and transparent way for Canadians to sell their gold and precious metals, Canada Gold has grown into the country's most trusted gold buyer. With 17 secure and welcoming locations across Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Canada Gold provides best price guarantees, expert appraisers and no-pressure service. Canada Gold believes gold selling should be easy, ethical and rewarding.

Position Overview

The In-House Web Developer will lead the development and maintenance of and all associated regional store websites. They will support the launch and upkeep of new websites, and ensure real-time accuracy of our centralized pricing tables. This role requires technical expertise, creative problem-solving and an eye for clean, professional user experiences. They will help ensure that all our digital platforms reflect the trust, transparency and professionalism our brand is known for.

Key Responsibilities

Website Development and Maintenance

• Lead development and ongoing updates of and all regional websites
• Maintain accurate, real-time pricing tables across all sites and ensure consistent data sync
• Ensure websites remain up to date, accurate, and aligned with current service offerings
• Optimize all sites speed, mobile responsiveness and accessibility
• Maintain visual and content consistency across websites, aligned with brand standards
• Competent use of WordPress and Divi Builder
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues promptly

Server and Hosting Coordination

• Support our dedicated hosting environment, ensuring uptime, speed, and security
• Conduct regular backups, updates, and performance checks
• Oversee plugin management, SSL certification, and server-side maintenance
• Manage DNS settings and domain structure for store sub-sites

Regional Website Expansion

• Support the launch and ongoing maintenance of regional store websites (for example, , )
• Ensure all regional sites stay current, accurate, and reflect local store information
• Regularly update content, pricing, and metadata to keep each site optimized
• Maintain design and user experience consistency across the network while allowing for local customization
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure each location's site reflects brand standards and real-time service information

Collaboration and Internal Communication

• Collaborate with content creators, marketing leads, and design team to implement updates
• Communicate technical requirements and timelines clearly to non-technical staff
• Act as the primary contact for technical issues across departments
• Coordinate internal requests for new features or web updates

UX, Optimization and Innovation

• Use analytics tools to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Implement UX enhancements and ensure sites remain intuitive and user-friendly
• Stay informed on web development best practices and propose relevant improvements
• Identify tools and integrations that support business growth and digital strategy

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 3 years as a Web Developer, ideally managing multiple websites
• Experience launching new websites and migrating to new hosts
• Proven ability to carry a project from technical setup through to final delivery
• Track record of optimizing for performance, and usability

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in WordPress, Shopify, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Experience with dynamic pricing tools, SEO best practices, and caching systems
• Familiarity with multilingual content management, ideally including French and Simplified Chinese
• Strong skills in managing dedicated servers, backups, SSL, and security protocols
• Strong skills in use of WordPress and Divi Builder
• Comfortable using analytics and optimization tools such as Google PageSpeed, GTmetrix, Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager

Desired Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and well-developed organizational habits
• Responsive to feedback and open to iterating based on team input
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving, with a focus on shared success
• Clear, respectful communication across technical and non-technical teams
• Empathetic to user experience, both for customers navigating our sites and staff relying on internal tools
• Self-directed and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Additional Assets

• Familiarity with UX/UI design tools and workflows
• Experience with eCommerce systems or payment integrations
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and implementation
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-location retail or service business

Why Work With Us?

Canada Gold is a growing, community-focused company built on trust, transparency and sustainability. We believe in treating every customer with care and every staff member with respect. When you join our team, you're not just doing a job, you're helping shape an industry that deserves a better reputation.

We're looking for someone who is thoughtful, responsive, and invested in both the work and the people around them. You see feedback as a tool for growth, enjoy solving problems collaboratively, and care deeply about user experience. That includes customers visiting our website and team members relying on the tools you help build.

You take ownership of your work, stay organized in a fast-moving environment, and communicate clearly with people across different roles and skill sets.

At Canada Gold, we believe in hiring the right people for the right roles. We value curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and collaboration, we support your growth as we continue to grow as a company.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• A central role in a growing company with meaningful, high-impact projects
• A collaborative and respectful work environment
• Flexible working options, including remote work
• The opportunity to contribute to a transparent, people-first business

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $60,000-$65,000/year $CDN