Digital Publisher

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

* VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: It is the responsibility of the candidate to clearly outline and demonstrate in their answers to the screening questions how they meet all the education and experience factors of the essential qualifications. Candidates who meet the asset qualifications must also demonstrate this in the screening questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must provide concrete examples that demonstrate how they meet the requirements. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Duties

Develop, fix and publish web pages/sites within multiple technical environments (Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), and DRUPAL CMS) in both official languages for the following websites:
o Canada.ca
o Recalls and Safety Alerts
o GC News Portal
o HC and PHAC Intranet site (mySource)
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Assess web sites or web content against Government of Canada Web Standards (https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=2360) or other relevant Government of Canada policies and standards such as the Standard on Web Accessibility, WCAG 2.0, Canada.ca Content and Information Architecture Specification, to address any gaps and ensure compliance.
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Create and conduct quality assurance checks and perform maintenance on websites, pages, and other interactive web components using current web development techniques, tools and languages (i.e. Dreamweaver, XHTML, HTML 5, CSS, Drupal, W3C, validators, etc.)
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Perform other web development tasks in support of Health Canada’s and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s web presence.
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Participate and contribute in team meetings or discussions related to the Internet/Intranet.

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process designed to create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with similar requirements.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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
Note: 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.
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:
Experience in the coding of website layout/structure, links and/or metadata
Experience coding web pages with HTML5 coding
Experience providing quality assurance for web page (ex. design and content)

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

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
(These criteria may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed)
Experience using content management systems (for example Adobe Experience Manager and/or Drupal)
Experience using web publishing tools (for example Adobe Dreamweaver or other similar software)
Experience in creating or using cascading style sheets
Experience creating and editing fillable PDF forms that meet all Government of Canada Accessibility standards
Experience implementing the Web Experience Toolkit (WET 4)

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English Essential
French Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of the Policy on Communications and Federal Identity and the Standard on Web Accessibility Abilities

ABILITIES:
Ability to solve web related problems and provide recommendations
Ability to code web pages in HTML5
Ability to work under pressure while dealing with shifting priorities within tight deadlines
Ability to implement WCAG 2.0 techniques for accessibility compliancy
Ability to implement the Web Experience Toolbox (WET 4)
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Attention to detail
Client service oriented
Dependability
Effective interpersonal relations
Respectful of diversity

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness and ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends on short notice

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidate volume management tools may be used.

We will only accept on-line applications received via the jobs.gc.ca site. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

All information pertaining to the process will be sent by email. It is therefore your responsibility to verify your email account for new communication regarding this selection process on a regular basis.

All communication and information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the close of process, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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