Website Developer (WordPress & Web Platforms)

Wisemen Multimedia; Timmins; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative multimedia company is seeking a Website Developer with expertise in WordPress and web technologies. This dynamic role involves designing and maintaining responsive websites that align with brand identity and enhance user engagement. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure optimal performance, accessibility, and aesthetics. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail, making a significant impact on the company's digital presence. Join a forward-thinking team where your creativity and technical skills will thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in WordPress development with theme customization.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain websites primarily using WordPress.
• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to optimize site content.

Skills

WordPress Development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

PHP

SEO Fundamentals

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Google Analytics

Git

WooCommerce

Elementor

cPanel

Adobe XD

Job description

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: IT Manager

Job Overview:

We are looking for a creative, technical, and results-driven Website Developer with deep expertise in WordPress and other leading website development platforms. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, a deep understanding of web technologies, and hands-on experience in building, customizing, and maintaining websites using content management systems (CMS), e-commerce solutions, and drag-and-drop builders.

The role focuses on developing responsive, user-friendly websites that reflect our brand identity and drive engagement. You will play a key role in collaborating with marketing, design, and IT teams to ensure functionality, accessibility, performance, and aesthetics are aligned with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain websites primarily using WordPress, including custom themes, plugins, templates, and advanced configurations.
• Customize and maintain themes, templates, and plugins to align with brand and functional specifications.
• Collaborate with content creators, designers, and marketing teams to update site content and integrate media and SEO best practices.
• Optimize websites for performance, mobile responsiveness, accessibility (WCAG 2.1), and cross-browser compatibility.
• Manage website hosting environments, DNS records, SSL certificates, backups, and updates.
• Implement and troubleshoot integrations with third-party services such as CRMs, payment gateways, email marketing tools, and analytics.
• Ensure websites follow best practices in terms of security, backups, scalability, accessibility, and site speed.
• Monitor website traffic, analyze metrics using tools like Google Analytics, and recommend performance improvements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of website structure, customizations, updates, and administrative protocols.

Required Skills:

• Advanced experience with WordPress development, including theme customization and plugin integration.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Experience with major WordPress builders such as Elementor, Divi, or WPBakery.
• Familiarity with SEO fundamentals, schema markup, and on-page optimization.
• Working knowledge of WooCommerce for WordPress-based e-commerce projects.
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with website migration, staging environments, and site backup/restoration processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Shopify, Squarespace, Webflow, Wix, or other no-code/low-code platforms.
• Proficiency in managing cPanel, FTP/SFTP, and hosting control panels.
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue) for integrating dynamic features into websites.
• Familiarity with email marketing integration (Mailchimp, Constant Contact), CRM tools, and marketing automation.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards and experience using tools to test WCAG compliance.
• Experience with performance optimization tools like GTmetrix, Google PageSpeed Insights, or WP Rocket.
• Graphic design experience or familiarity with tools like Adobe XD, Figma, Canva, or Photoshop.