Webmaster & Web Application Specialist

Important messages

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS).
To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line, are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Please note that your ability to communicate efficiently in writing will be assessed throughout this selection process.

Work environment

You will be part of an amazing team of friendly and motivated communicators, who get the job done, and enjoy doing it!

The CHRC wishes to reinforce its national voice on human rights in the country and tell the stories of Canadians facing human rights challenges. At the heart of our work is the promotion and protection of the rights of all Canadians; our Canada includes everyone.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one position. A pool of qualified candidates may be created.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Notes:
1. Based on their education, training and/or experience, indeterminate incumbents of positions in the IS classification are deemed to meet the minimum education standard whenever a bachelor's degree without specialization is called for in a position classified as IS.
2. At the manager's discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience, may serve as an alternative to the minimum education standard.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

- Recent* and significant** experience in website development. Coding in PHP with MySQL administration.
- Recent* and significant** experience working with content management systems (Drupal7)
- Experience in project management
- Experience in providing technical advice to management.

*Recent defined as within the last five (5) years.
** Significant experience means experience that was a core part of the candidate’s employment for a period that would provide the depth and experience normally obtained in three (3) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EXPERIENCE:

Experience with any of the following:
- HTML/XHTML
- CSS
- XML
- Javascript

Experience with social media components (Third-party APIs)
Experience with ASP/.NET
Experience with mobile development
Experience with HTML5/CSS3

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE:

- Knowledge of content management systems
- Knowledge of Treasury Board Standards and Guidelines on Websites, Accessibility and Usability

ABILITIES:

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to provide advice and recommend course of action.
- Ability to vulgarize technical information

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

- Interpersonal relationship skills
- Judgment
- Initiative
- Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
In order to continue to gain from a Public Service of Canada that is representative of Canada's diversity, and in order to better achieve its mission, the Canadian Human Rights Commission actively seeks to be a leader in the public service in terms of representation of Employment Equity designated groups.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.