Web Developer

Vincent Design Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital agency in Winnipeg is seeking a WordPress Web Developer to build and maintain websites focusing on accessibility and performance. The ideal candidate will have strong WordPress development experience, especially in creating custom Gutenberg blocks and ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA. You will collaborate closely with designers and other developers while optimizing site performance and client satisfaction. This full-time role emphasizes quality and maintainability in implementation.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on WordPress development experience including theme development.
• Experience building custom blocks for block editors.
• Practical accessibility expertise meeting WCAG 2.1 AA.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain accessible WordPress websites.
• Develop custom Gutenberg blocks and flexible content systems.
• Optimize site performance and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

WordPress development

Accessibility (WCAG)

HTML/CSS/JS

Debugging skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Web Development

Tools

Gravity Forms

Lighthouse

Git

Job description

Company description

Vincent Design Inc. is an Indigenous-led digital agency based in Winnipeg. We partner with purpose-driven organizations to design and build websites and digital products that are usable, accessible, and built to last.

Role overview

We’re hiring a WordPress Web Developer (full-time, on-site in Winnipeg) to build and maintain WordPress websites with a strong emphasis on accessibility (WCAG), performance, and clean, maintainable implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, PMs, and other developers to deliver thoughtful, user-centered work.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain WordPress websites (custom themes and components/blocks), from implementation through launch and ongoing improvements.
• Develop custom Gutenberg blocks (or block patterns) and maintain flexible content systems that editors can use confidently.
• Implement designs with a focus on semantic HTML, ARIA where appropriate, keyboard navigation, screen-reader behavior, and form accessibility.
• Perform accessibility QA and remediation (manual testing + tools), and support accessible content authoring patterns.
• Troubleshoot production issues, fix bugs, and improve site stability.
• Optimize for performance (Core Web Vitals), caching, image handling, and front-end efficiency.
• Work with common WordPress plugins and ecosystems (e.g., form builders, multilingual, SEO, caching, security) while avoiding “plugin soup.”
• Participate in code reviews, estimate work, document decisions, and contribute to repeatable internal standards.

What we’re looking for

• Strong hands-on WordPress development experience (theme development, hooks, templates, WP admin/content model).
• Experience building block editor experiences (custom blocks and/or block-based themes), or a clear path to doing so.
• Practical accessibility expertise: you’ve shipped sites that meet WCAG 2.1 AA (or you’ve done substantial remediation work).
• Solid front-end fundamentals: HTML/CSS/JS with attention to responsive behavior and cross-browser consistency.
• Comfortable working in modern dev workflows (Git, local environments, staging/production releases).
• Strong debugging skills (you can isolate the problem, propose options, and implement fixes safely).
• Clear communicator who collaborates well with design and non-technical teammates.

Nice to have

• Experience with Gravity Forms and building accessible form patterns.
• Familiarity with performance tooling (Lighthouse, WebPageTest, Core Web Vitals) and remediation techniques.
• Experience with multilingual sites (WPML/Polylang) and content-heavy information architecture.
• Comfort with basic server/environment concepts (DNS, SSL, caching layers, deployment processes).
• Familiarity with Indigenous cultures and stories (an asset).

Working style / expectations

• Full-time, on-site in Winnipeg, MB.
• You care about quality: accessible, maintainable builds and predictable delivery.
• You’re comfortable balancing implementation speed with long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Equivalent professional experience is welcome in place of a degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Web Development or related field is an asset, not a requirement.