Web Publisher

Work environment

Are you a meticulous web publishing ninja who loves developing web pages and writing web content? If you just high kicked, while screaming “HI-YA!”, then this might just be the job for you.

We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to join our communications team at Western Economic Diversification Canada as a web publisher (IS-02). The ideal candidate will require experience in content development, editing and website development. The role is both hands on and strategic, with the successful candidate expected to write and implement code, as well as provide advice related to website design and development to the Department.

The intent of this anticipatory staffing process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill positions of various tenures.

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:
Successful completion of an accredited degree or diploma in Web Development or another specialty relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience*:
Experience in web development.
Experience in coordinating and assisting with content development for webpages, intranet sites, SharePoint sites and others.
Experience in providing advice related to website design and webpage development.

*Experience indicates an accumulation of 1 year work experience within the last 5 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of communication trends and best practices for web accessibility and web design.
Knowledge of Windows, programming software, HTML editing software, programming languages including ASP, XHTML and CSS.
Knowledge of Government of Canada Communications policies and legislations such as the Communications Policy, Federal Identity Program, Official Languages Act, Access to Information Act and Privacy Act.

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect;
Thinking things through;
Working effectively with others; and
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

Experience in developing web pages using either ASP, XHTML 1.0 Strict, Dreamweaver and CSS.
Experience in the design and development of electronic forms such as fillable Portable Document Format (PDF) forms.
Experience using analytic programs, such as WebTrends and Google Analytics, to run reports and prepare analysis of data.
Experience in providing technical support and troubleshooting problems.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: Aboriginal peoples; persons with a disability; visible minorities; and women.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability Clearance; and
Occasional need to work overtime to meet deadlines.

Other information

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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

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.