Web Content Architect

Ontario (ON)  ‐ Onsite
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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

    Start date
    November 1, 2012
    Duration
    13 month (+ 12 month extension)
    (extension possible)
    From
    ADGA Group
    Published at
    29.09.2012
    Project ID:
    427532
    Contract type
    Freelance
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