Web Content Architect

JOB TITLE/Reference #: #141 Web Content Architect (Web Specialist)

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 13 MONTH (WITH A POSSIBLE 12 MONTH EXTENSION)

CLIENT: PUBLIC SECTOR

ESTIMATED START DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2012

LOCATION: GTA

POSITION: CONTRACT

OUR CLIENT REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF A WEB CONTENT ARCHITECT (WEB SPECIALIST) TO PROVIDE DELIVERABLES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

- Mock-ups of Election's rebranded web site content and application templates that utilize the client's existing templates and follow the existing web design standards.
- All editable graphic files associated with the Election's rebrand web site design templates (eg vector based graphic files).
- Augmentation to the client's web standards documentation, as required, based on the work done on the Election's rebranded web site design templates.
- Mentoring and/or training for other Election Services staff, including knowledge transfer for sustainment
- Assisting Election staff in migrating their content to the client's implementation of OpenText Web Experience Manager and WebSphere Portal.
- Weekly/monthly status reports on project activities.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- 2 + year experience working with web content management systems where content is managed by OpenText Web Experience Management (formerly Vignette) V7 or V8 and deployed through IBM WebSphere portal.
- Minimum of 3+ years experience working as a Web Specialist in a large enterprise environment. Experience in web design projects for large public service organizations, preferably municipal, is required.
- Demonstrated extensive experience to develop web site visual mock-ups, HTML prototype. Storyboards and style guides.
- 2 + years experience with VBIS or integration software for Web Content Management systems
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, listening and interacting skills are essential.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting technical materials, including standards, procedures, and technical specifications to all levels of management and staff.
- Post-secondary education in Web, graphic or visual design or the approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

- Experience utilizing 'best practice' web design principles, navigation, usability and in implementing accessibility standards
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge, expertise, understanding and experience in implementing OpenText Web Experience Management software (formerly Vignette) V7/8 or an acceptable equivalent Web Content Management software.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Dynamic Hypertext Markup Language (DHTML), Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript, AJAX, FLASH, mobile web sites & apps, graphics formats, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), popular web plug-ins, web site authoring and management tools, including Web Content Management and related information repository and database environments.
- Knowledge of AODA (Accessibility) standards associated with web site development and WCAG 2.0 guidelines in web site design.
- Knowledge of multimedia (video and audio) content editing and publishing to the web
- Solid understanding and demonstrated experience in the capabilities and constraints of different web browser types and knowledge of resolving style issues across different web browsers.

NOTE:

- You must provide three references in order to be considered for this position.
- No overseas or U.S. applicants please. As the opportunity is located in Toronto, preference will be given to local candidates. ADGA IT Systems Inc. does not offer a relocation package.

Thank you