Web and UI Specialist

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Department : Marketing and Communications

Campus : Barrie

Classification :  Support Staff

Posting Date : February 9, 2026

Salary Range : PB G-$34.60 (start rate) - $39.93(4-year rate)

Hours Per Week :  35 hours per week

Status : Full Time

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Digital, the Web and UI Specialist is responsible for building, updating and maintaining Georgian College’s websites and public-facing digital platforms. This role leads front-end development and supports the implementation of user interface designs to deliver accessible, high-performing and engaging digital experiences, and provides training, troubleshooting and support to staff and faculty using the content management system. Specific duties include, but are not limited to :

• Responsible for building, updating and maintaining the Georgian College and associated websites while also supporting the development, maintenance and user experience of public-facing digital tools (e.g., virtual tours and appointment-booking platforms, recruitment lead forms). Includes development of templates, navigation, content, forms, on-page elements and landing pages
• Leads hands on development and troubleshooting of web pages and code. Includes configuring and customizing CMS (Content Management System), plug-ins, working with APIs and integrating with other tools
• Ensures that the website is current, functional, secure and high performing. Leads and conducts CMS maintenance and upgrades, working collaboratively with IT.
• Ensures the site complies with all standards including AODA, search engine optimization, responsive design, performance and usability.
• Leads and manages projects, from planning and development through testing, launch and post-implementation optimization.
• Develops and assists in design of front-end UI / UX using JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, aligned with brand standards and user experience best practices.
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to plan / implement ongoing improvements and enhancements to the we
• Supports the Web Strategist in translating user experience and interface designs into functional, responsive and accessible front-end solutions.
• Builds and implements page layouts, interface components and interaction patterns based on approved wireframes, prototypes and design specifications.
• Defines and maintains reusable user interface (UI) components and front-end patterns to ensure consistency across websites and digital platforms.
• Applies user-centred design principles, accessibility standards (AODA / WCAG) and responsive design best practices to all interface solutions.
• Conducts Testing / debugging in multiple browsers & screen sizes to ensure a consistent, accessible user experience.
• Utilize and leverage tools and platforms to gain insights and inform recommendations for web updates and improvements. This includes search engine optimization, AODA, and web analytics tools
• Stays current on web trends and technology and recommends enhancements that improve usability, performance, accessibility and engagement
• Serves as the primary technical and website day-to-day service provider and first point of contact to all internal business partners inquires and requests. Responds to requests, assists with problems. Provides troubleshooting and technical support to content authors on A timely basis. Provides ongoing technical guidance and support for all new and existing content providers from departments and service areas across the college, helping to build confidence, capability and consistency in web content management.
• Assists in development and delivery of CMS training sessions to content authors across the college, helping to build confidence, capability and consistency in web content management.
• Acting as administrator for CMS editor permissions which includes granting, modifying and removing access in accordance with governance, security and role-based requirements.
• Collaborates with MarCom team members to build CRM email templates and other elements as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience using web analytics and performance tools to monitor site effectiveness

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and / or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Georgian College has introduced FLEX Work for some positions. This position is currently eligible for Hybrid Work. FLEX Work agreements will be determined between the employee and manager when employment commences and may change in accordance with the FLEX Work guidelines. All employees are required to permanently reside in the province of Ontario.

To be considered for this position, please visit our website at www.GeorgianCollege.ca and apply by navigating to About Us and then to Career Opportunities.

Applications for this position must be received by 11 : 59 p.m on February 23, 2026.