Full Stack Web Developer and Designer - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

Algonquin College; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public college located in Ottawa is hiring a Full-Time Support position for Learner Engagement. The role involves leading the systems administration and technical support for the college's content management system, including WordPress development. Candidates should have a diploma in IT or related fields and five years of experience in CMS platforms. This role emphasizes a client-centric approach with responsibilities including technical support, documentation, and training development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Tuition assistance programs

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in interactive content management systems.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms and responsive websites.
• Demonstrated experience in system upgrades and customizations.
• Experience working with relational database systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in systems administration and technical support services.
• Customize and administer the content management system and WordPress.
• Document system configuration and administrative processes.
• Develop training manuals and best practices for administration.

Skills

Proficiency in CMS (WordPress) development

Programming with PHP

JavaScript

HTML5/XHTML

CSS/SASS

Full-stack development

Knowledge of SEO coding best practices

Strong troubleshooting skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Two year diploma in Information Technology, Multimedia Development, Web Development, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce integrations

MySQL

MSSQL

Oracle

Google Analytics

Job description

Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Department: Learner Engagement

Position Type: Full-Time Support

Salary Range: $37.34-$43.18-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Anticipated Start Date: January 26, 2026

Length of Contract: 14 Months

Posting Information

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Posting Closing Date: January 12, 2026

Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Land Acknowledgment

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Learner Engagement and with the guidance of the Digital Marketing Team Lead, the incumbent is responsible for providing leadership in the systems administration, systems implementation, systems development and technical support services for the College’s enterprise content management system.

The incumbent plays a business analysis, technical advisor, planning and operational role in customizing, developing and administering the content management system, WordPress and related components with the express purpose of delivering on the goals and objectives of the College. Always taking a client-centric approach, the incumbent places strong emphasis on usability and ensures all solutions provide an optimal experience for both external clients (students, partners) and internal clients (employees).

The incumbent is responsible for working with internal clients to gather requirements and implement configuration and code changes, including the definition of workflow and approval processes and custom object implementation. In addition, the incumbent will document system configuration and administrative processes. Furthermore, the incumbent will take a proactive approach to maintaining and optimizing the platform, providing technical advice, orientation, training, guidance and direction to administrative and support clients, end users, as well as delegated WordPress content publishers.

Leveraging strong client service, business analysis, planning, research and technical skills, the incumbent will conduct research and develop training manuals and best practices which will serve as the benchmarks in the administration of the College’s WordPress instance.

The incumbent will keep abreast of WordPress releases and features and make recommendations to the Marketing and Recruitment management team regarding implementation as required.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a two (2) year diploma in Information Technology, Multimedia Development, Web Development, Computer Science or a related field. Equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience may be accepted in place of formal education.

Five (5) years’ experience in the development and support of interactive content management system platforms, including experience in the following:

• Proficiency in CMS (WordPress) development, programming with PHP, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML5/XHTML, CSS/SASS, and various types of multimedia.
• Full-stack development.
• Experience developing responsive websites.
• Experience developing on e-commerce platforms/CMS or customizing e-commerce functionality.
• Experience and understanding of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), World-Wide Web Consortium (W3C), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Web Accessibility Guidelines (WAG) AA, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) standards.
• Experience with Salesforce integrations is considered an asset.
• Experience working with relational database systems such as MySQL, MSSQL or Oracle and a good working knowledge of SQL.
• Familiarity with web transport protocols including but not limited to AJAX, Web-hooks, OAUTH2, JSON, SOAP and REST methods.
• Experience with development of data migration and integration.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics and other similar analytics and integrations tools.
• Re-engineering experience on updating an existing functionality to provide solutions for enhanced functionality.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementation of system upgrades and customizations.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas to business users and other teams (design, QA).
• Knowledge of SEO coding best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to fix bugs.
• Self-motivated with intense attention to detail.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working and collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders to gather and refine requirements based on technical needs.

* This position is paid at Payband H

* Vacancy is for P01141

This position is eligible for fully remote local work (within 100km of the Ottawa campus) in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement: www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26 (subject to change).

Why Join Algonquin College?

• Compensation: Many roles offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans designed to support your well-being. Eligibility for benefits vary by position. Benefits | Careers
• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training, tuition assistance programs (Algonquin College Courses and Degree Completion), certifications, workshops, and professional courses that allow you to grow and advance in your career. About Us | Employee Learning and Development. Availability depends on role and employment status.
• Company Culture: Our values of caring, learning, integrity, and respect define how we interact with one another. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment. Algonquin College has been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2025 and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity for 2024.
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA): We are proud to be the first Ontario college to implement an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion policy, fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. Affinity Group Conversation Communities | Inclusion & Diversity & Truth and Reconciliation
• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Select positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the College’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/ (subject to change).

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Accessibility:

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally respectful workplace. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of racialized groups, and individuals from diverse communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.