Job description

About The Opportunity

Our Public Sector client is in need of a Webmaster to enhance user experience, ensure compliance with accessibility standards, improve the overall functionality of the site and to provide background and storytelling. The contractor will be required to write the new website content and webpage templates.

The contractor must deliver:

A modern, responsive design that adapts seamlessly to various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)
Improved site navigation and information architecture for better user experience
Enhanced accessibility features to comply with WCAG 2.1 standards which includes but is not limited to plain language
Search Engine Optimization
Integration and use of Adobe Experience Management
Drafting new content and creating new webpages directed by internal staff
Creating user-friendly templates for future content updates and management by staff
Visual and functional consistency with the Government of Canada’s web standards, Federal Identity Program and guidelines

Duties include but are not limited to:

Analysis of the Current Website

Conduct an analysis of the existing websites
Assess the current site’s usability, accessibility, content structure, and performance by comparing to other Government of Canada departments, research stations and other research organizations, private or public
Identify any potential challenges or limitations that may affect the redesign process
Provide a report of the analysis, recommendations and a plan on how to implement approved recommendations

Design and Development

Develop a detailed redesign plan based on the analysis findings
Create new page mock-ups, content templates prototypes of the new design for approval by the project authority
Ensure the new design meets all specified requirements, including responsiveness, accessibility, and security

Content Creation, Migration and Optimization

Implement the approved design, ensuring compatibility with the Government of Canada’s web standards, Federal Identity Program and guidelines
Migrate existing content to the new design, ensuring no data is lost
Deliver new content, templates and webpages
Optimize content for improved readability, accessibility, and search engine optimization (SEO)

Testing and Quality Assurance

Conduct comprehensive testing of the redesigned website, including usability testing, accessibility testing, and performance testing
Identify and resolve any issues that arise during the testing phase

Training and Documentation

Provide training to staff on managing and updating the new website
Deliver comprehensive documentation, including user manuals and technical guides in English

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

Post Secondary education in a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Webmaster
Experience in website development, in the area of creating new website content (written content, website features, etc) and creating webpage templates.
Experience in website development, in the area of designing websites using Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
Experience in website development, in the area of using Adobe Experience Manager for website operations
Valid certification by the Principal Publisher of the Government of Canada for use on the Canada.ca platform through Adobe Experience Manager
Six (6) years of experience in website development in the area of User Experience Optimization, in the last one hundred and twenty (120) months
Four (4) years of experience in website development in the area of Websites design for science organizations in the last one hundred and twenty (120) months
Six (6) years of experience in performing website audits in the area of Federal Government Websites in the last one hundred and twenty (120) months
Six (6) years of experience in conducting stakeholder engagement in the goal of assessing business needs in the last one hundred and twenty (120) months
Six (6) years of experience in content creation in the goal of creating meaningful online content in the last one hundred and twenty (120) months
Valid Security clearance at a minimum level of Reliability

About the Job

Location: Remote work environment
Duration: Award to May 31, 2025 + two 3-month option periods

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How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to govcontracts@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 17623.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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