Careers at the ODA

Current Openings

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Web Content Specialist

We are seeking a self-motivated, self-directed Web Content Specialist who will work with our highly energetic and professional communications department. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the corporate Internet and intranet websites. The Ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, a passion for technology, extensive XHTML/CSS development experience and the ability to get up-to-speed quickly.

Required Skills and Responsibilities

• The ability to work in a team environment, from making pixel-perfect web and email content that meets design requirements to integrating code with the back-end development team.
• A strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks and Dreamweaver.
• Strong XHTML skills.
• A deep understanding of CSS.
• A good ideology for managing maintainable, scalable and cross-browser code across large sites.
• Monitoring and reporting on website performance.
• Ensuring digital outreach plans and programs are aligned with the ODA's strategic business objectives.
• Working knowledge of CMS, and CMS modules and components.

Education

• Post-secondary education in e-business marketing, publishing or a communications-related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience working in a communications environment with progressive responsibilities in digital/technology outreach.

Knowledge and Other Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong front-end web development knowledge, including hands-on programming with HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of the technical and creative aspects of online practices, including site architecture, user experience, interface design and data integration.
• Comprehensive understanding of social media platforms.
• Strong project management experience.
• Photo and audio/video optimization skills are an asset.
• Knowledge of DNS, IP and domain pointing will be an asset.

Please send resumes, in confidence, to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We thank all applicants. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: January 30, 2012

Employment Policy
It is the ODA's policy to:

• Employ, retain, promote, terminate and otherwise treat any and all job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence.
• Create a favourable work environment in which all employees can enjoy equal opportunities in their employment relationship with the ODA.

This policy shall be applied without discrimination because of an individual’s race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age (18 years or more), record of offenses, marital status, family status or disability or religious affiliation, unless there exists a bona fide occupational qualification.

Employment Equity Program
The ODA has developed, and maintains, a comprehensive employment equity program covering all elements of personnel policies and practises to remove discriminatory employment barriers when and where they are found to exist, and to enable all individuals to compete for employment opportunities on an equal basis. The ODA will equalize employment opportunities and fully utilize the greater pool of human resources and skills that exist among visible minorities, women, disabled people and aboriginal people.

The purpose of employment equity is to achieve equality in the workplace so that no person shall be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability. Employment equity means not only treating persons in the same way, but also requires special measures and the accommodation of differences.

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