Intermediate Web Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Intermediate Web Specialist to design, develop, and modernize enterprise public-facing websites and internal intranet platforms. In this role, you will collaborate with UX/UI designers, business stakeholders, and technical teams to transform wireframes into responsive, user-centric web components. Leveraging open-source content management systems like WordPress along with custom web development stacks, you will build accessible digital solutions, implement custom plugins, manage site migrations, and ensure strict compliance with accessibility standards and government design guidelines.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 9-month contract

Advantages
Modern Open-Source Stack: Work extensively with WordPress, PHP, JavaScript frameworks, and Azure cloud services.

End-to-End Design Ownership: Bridge UX/UI prototyping with full-stack web implementation and content strategy.

Enterprise Accessibility Focus: Deepen expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and inclusive digital product delivery.

Focused Workspace: Drive rapid execution in a structured, 5-day per week onsite environment.

Responsibilities
Web Development & Customization: Build, customize, and maintain enterprise WordPress websites, custom templates, and web graphics using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frameworks (React, Vue, NodeJS, or Angular).

UX/UI Specification Translation: Translate wireframes, mockups, and UI design specifications into functional, responsive web components optimized across multiple screen sizes and devices.

Content Management & Migration: Plan and execute content migrations from legacy platforms, develop site information architectures, map content models, and configure metadata structures.

Accessibility Compliance: Conduct accessibility testing and ensure all digital content, web components, and media conform strictly to WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and regional accessibility legislation.

Plugin & Search Integration: Research, configure, and integrate third-party WordPress plugins, open-source tools, and Lucene-based search engines (Solr or Elasticsearch).

Cloud & Infrastructure Management: Deploy and manage web solutions within cloud environments (such as Azure Web Services, WordPress as a Service) and open-source hosting stacks (LAMP, Linux, Apache).

Technical Documentation & Training: Author custom web style guides, system maintenance processes, and operational runbooks while training internal technical staff and content editors.

Qualifications
Core Web Development Experience: Minimum 4+ years of experience in the analysis, development, design, testing, and implementation of enterprise websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and JavaScript frameworks (NodeJS, React, Vue, or Angular) (Strictly Required).

Open-Source & CMS Proficiency: Proven hands-on experience with open-source technologies, including Linux, WordPress, WordPress plugins, Drupal, Git, Apache, and Lucene-based search engines (Solr or Elasticsearch) (Strictly Required).

Interface Design & Usability Testing: Demonstrated experience in user interface design, web component implementation, and usability testing across diverse languages and audiences (Strictly Required).

Accessibility Standards & Testing: Practical experience conducting accessibility testing and applying internationally recognized accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher) (Strictly Required).

Responsive & Cloud Technologies: Solid background in responsive web design, cross-platform media delivery, and cloud hosting platforms (such as Azure Web Services).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Hands-on experience using AI development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to accelerate code deliverables.

Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Cloud.

Summary
If you're interested in the "Intermediate Web Specialist" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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