Web Programmer

Update: Update: Hi,

Please note that the present process has been extended until Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Thank you!

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

When submitting your application, you must answer questions regarding the education and experience requirements (both essential and asset qualifications). You must clearly demonstrate how you meet each of these requirements by answering the online questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate when (month-year to month-year), where and how you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. Information provided in your answers related to your education and experience must be supported in your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. The information you provide in the questionnaire must be true.

Intent of the process

The immediate intention of this process is to staff term positions..

A pool of fully or partially qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions at Elections Canada with various tenures and various bilingual linguistic profiles

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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 or an *acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
*Definition of acceptable combination: A minimum of two (2) post-secondary courses or training and at least two (2) years of work experience focusing on web programming.

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Recent** and significant* experience coding HTML5 and CSS3 web documents within an office setting.
Recent** experience with HTML coding according to WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards, level AA within an office setting.

DEFINITION:
*Significant experience means the depth and breadth of experience on a continuous basis exercising these duties for at least two (2) years.
**Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last twenty-four (24) months.

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

English or French

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of website accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.0, level AA).
Knowledge of a variety of research methods with a focus on usability or user experience testing.

ABILITIES:
Ability to program in CSS 3 to adapt web pages for mobile devices.
Ability to program in HTML5.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

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

EXPERIENCE:
Experience programming in ASP.net
Experience programming in Javascript
Experience programming in Content Management Systems (CMS)

Elections Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. Qualified candidates who self-identify as members of the Equity-seeking groups (a group of persons who are disadvantaged on the basis of one or more prohibited grounds of discrimination within the meaning of the Canadian Human Rights Act) may be selected for appointment to fill an organizational need.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Consent to observe strict political impartiality and neutrality for the duration of employment.
Willingness and ability to work overtime based on operational needs.
A working internet connection at home is required to perform the duties of the position.

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

A test may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application, if you have one.

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

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.