Toronto, ON
Canwest is Canada’s leading multi-media company. Representing a portfolio of world-class brands, the company creates and distributes some of the most compelling and dynamic content across multiple media platforms. Canwest Broadcasting is looking for an experienced, hands-on Front-end Web Developer, located in Toronto. Reporting to the Director, Creative & Production, the Front-end Web Developer will be responsible for building out the front-end experience of various web/interactive projects. The successful candidate will work with a team of web production experts in the creation of compelling web and multi-platform experiences.
Responsibilities
- work collaboratively with the Web Production Team to conceptualize, develop and execute engaging interactive experiences
- work collaboratively with project teams to meet business goals
- contribute to concept development, brainstorming and site documentation
- development of standards compliant code – html, xhtml, css, javascript, etc.
- function as front-end development lead on medium and large-scale projects
- evaluate and debug code to ensure cross browser compatibility and accessibility
- production for ongoing site maintenance and content updates
- develop, maintain and adhere to site standards and content templates
- deliver creative development solutions within existing constraints and limitations
- accountable for accuracy, project deadlines, and contributing to project completion
- convey expert knowledge of current web trends, user experience and the project process
- support and exhibit departmental core values; positive, flexible, enthusiastic and professional
- demonstrate effective time management, initiation and follow through skills
- willingness to learn and seek out opportunities
- other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- related post secondary education or commensurate experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in a busy, demanding studio environment
- 5+ years professional HTML development, including advanced XHTML, CSS, Javascript, etc.
- 2+ yrs of experience working in and around backend scripting languages – .ASP, .NET, SQL
- experience with Enterprise level content management systems an asset
- proficiency using industry standard tools including; Visual Studio, Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady and Adobe Acrobat
- experience with streaming media technologies – Flash, Windows Media, QuickTime
- intermediate level Flash experience including Actionscript
- proven ability to identify, evaluate and develop new ideas with supportable results
- ability to articulate creative ideas and proven aptitude for quick creative thinking
- solid analytical thinking – a disciplined and knowledge based approach to decision making
- ability to anticipate consumer needs and leverage this through all initiatives
- highly organized and accountable self starter who is able to juggle multiple priorities
- very strong attention to detail
- exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – experience communicating technical details to non-technical team members
- outstanding time management, initiation and follow through skills
- willingness to learn and seek out opportunities
Please note this is not a web designer position. It is a technical role that involves extensive custom web development and coding.
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