Web Developer

MDA; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Osgoode Professional Development, within Osgoode Hall Law School, seeks a skilled web developer to design and implement web applications and sites. You will coordinate projects, integrate with back-end systems, and maintain databases. The role requires a university degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities include configuring web servers, building scalable solutions, and supporting ongoing web-based initiatives within an academic setting.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or related IT field or 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience building and maintaining web applications from design to production.
• Ability to coordinate multiple web-based projects and databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design and implement web applications and sites.
• Integrate sites with back-end applications and databases.
• Configure and maintain web servers and related infrastructure.
• Lead web-based projects and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related IT field

4 years recent experience in web development (academic environment preferred)

Tools

PHP

MySQL

Apache

Linux

CodeIgniter

Bootstrap

jQuery

RESTful APIs

Git

Job description

Osgoode Professional Development, Osgoode Hall Law School

Affiliation *

YUSA 1

Contract Full Time

Job Start Date

09-01-2026

Job End Date

08-31-2028

Posting Intent

YUSA-1: This posting is now open (extended/external). All interested persons may apply. Preference will be given to employees in YUSA2 who have applied within the first 5 days from the open (extended/external) posting date

Band/Salary Grade *

13

Compensation *

FTE Annual Salary of:$84,234.00

Job Category

Total Weekly Hours of Work

35

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. After hours support as required 7 days/week

Job Location

Access Full Position Posting

Purpose:

Working under the direction of the Manager IT and Innovation, this position coordinates, designs and implements all web application and related activities within Osgoode Professional Development (OPD). This includes designing, building, implementing and administering Web sites and web applications. integrating sites with back end applications. coordinating special web-based projects, including creation and maintenance of databases. web server configuration and maintenance.

Education:

University degree in Computer Science or any related field in Information Technology is required or an equivalent of 4 years recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University and performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.

Experience:

Four (4) years recent related work experience. Experience supporting technology in an academic environment. Experience administering Linux operating system, Apache web server, PHP scripting language and MySQL database server. Experience in creating web based applications and systems from the conceptual stages to production level is required.

Skills:

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical users.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and perform effectively as a team member. Knowledge of project management theory and demonstrated.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently and meet short/long term deadlines, to set priorities, and attend accurately to detail.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with people.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to remain current with technological developments in this field.
• Ability to write clear, concise procedural documentation.
• Ability to participate in training development for developed applications.
• Web programming languages: PHP, HTML, XHTML, XML, ASP, CSS3, Javascript, JSP , AJAX, SQL, Bash Scripting.
• Web Servers (configuration and maintenance): Apache (Linux) and IIS (Windows), Microsoft SQL Server
• Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Safari
• Databases (configuration, maintenance and optimization): MySQL, SQL
• Application Packages: MS-Office Professional Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel), Moodle, Teamwork (project management), Mindmanager (process mapping), Salesforce, Moneris Payment Gateway
• Web Development Tools: e.g. Bug Tracking Software, Git, Composer, NPM, PHPUnit
• Web Authoring Software: Adobe Photoshop
• Operating Systems: Windows and Linux, Mac OS
• Frameworks: CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, Semantic UI, JQuery, Sass
• Web Server Administration: Firewall Rules in Iptables and Ufw, SSL Certificate Installation
• 3rd Party Email Services such as: SendGrid, Emma
• RESTful API's, cURL, SAML, Doctrine, XML Web Services, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol).
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems with experience in developing similar solutions and e-commerce components.
• Knowledge of W3C and related accessible web design standards and their application. Search Engine Optimization (SEO), AODA Guidelines, Web analytics, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Google Analytics 4 (GA4) integration, tag/event tracking, conversion tracking, SEO and GEO to support discoverability across search and AI-driven platforms.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and practices, generative AI tools for coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and refactoring, prompt engineering, AI/LLM API integration, responsible AI practices related to privacy, security, and accuracy.

Additional Notes:

Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credentials(s), or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation. We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.