Web Programmer: Canadian Museum of Civil Rights, Winnipeg

Deadline: March 10, 2010

Responsibilities

The Web Programmer will be responsible for development and maintenance of the Canadian Museum for Human Right’s online presence. Working with the Manager, Design & New Media, this position will ensure that the code and functionality of the website, social media outlets and integration of multi-media tools meet the needs and requirements of the Museum and support CMHR’s mission and vision. In addition to addressing functional development, navigation, information architecture, style sheets, accessibility, and the publication of the web site’s presentation layer the Web Programmer will also be expected to ensure web front end interacts with underlying web and IT systems (such as databases and content management systems). Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Operation and maintenance of website, including evaluation of web functionality and maintenance of website links
• Administer the requests for edits, updates and changes to existing web content and services
• Action requests for additions of new content, assess methods of implementation and apply changes
• Utilize web programming and multi-media program languages in web-based environments to diversify web presence
• Maintain technical aspects of social media sites and ensure adherence to design and architecture requirements
• Integration of web-graphic and multi-media tools into the website
• Work with various departments on the planning, design, and production of web programs and ensure goals are met
• Provide web support to the Manager, Design & New Media to assess the technical parameters of new web projects, decide how to approach the work and carry out the project and implementation
• Support media design team and their design activities
• Research, develop, and assess new web technologies relevant to the museum

Qualifications

Requirements for this position are as follows:

Skills and Knowledge – Required

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in a relevant field combined with a minimum of 5 years experience as a Web Programmer
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, XML, and DHTML
• Proficiency with Dreamweaver (or similar programming software), Photoshop and Flash
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Office Suite Proven
• Experience working with content management systems (e.g. Drupal, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver web projects effectively and in a timely matter
• Extensive knowledge of web development, usability, and accessibility concepts and standards; use best case practices to deliver quality outcomes
• An excellent understanding of web technologies and social media
• Proven ability to demonstrate innovation in coding/programming
• A good understanding of information architecture, interface and graphic design
• Extremely high attention to detail with the ability to recognize design concepts and needs, and interpret technically to the smallest detail
• Ability to identify client needs and carry out requests

Skills and Knowledge – Desired

• Effective communication skills in both English and French (written and oral)
• Experience working for or providing service to a museum, cultural institution, or similar entity.
• Proven experience delivering web and new media projects in the cultural domain

Attributes

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Discretion, tact, initiative and sound judgment
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent project management and problem solving skills
• Excellent project leadership, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strict attention to detail yet always in consideration of the high-level goal
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work is in an office environment
• May require long periods at a desk, reading of lengthy documents, and time in front of a computer.
• Some travel may be required

Apply online at http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HUMANRIGHTSMUSE...