JavaScript Job: Web Developer - Summer Position

Web Developer - Summer Position

About HIEC

HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit social enterprise that focuses on partnership, mentorship and workforce development in Ontario. With over 30 years of experience as an active community-focused organization, HIEC’s goal is to enhance career education and inspire youth to make informed career decisions. We offer a team environment that encourages innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Job Description

HIEC is seeking a highly-motivated and creative web developer with knowledge of modern software stacks. Successful candidates will require knowledge of both front-end and back-end development using Ruby on Rails, Postgresql, Vue and/or React, git or other versioning control systems, and testing frameworks. Experience in UI/UX and web design is an asset. This position is ideally suited for programmers looking to take on a creative, public-facing project that will have an immediate and positive community impact while continuing to learn and build new skills.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Support team members in writing reusable, testable, and efficient code to support several HIEC websites
• Work on front-end and back-end website development using Ruby on Rails, Postgresql, Vue and/or React, git or other versioning control systems, and testing frameworks.
• Design and implementation of key functionality and features supporting HIEC’s programs and their mandates
• Support the implementation of security and data protection
• Working with the HIEC team to further develop programs and initiatives that help young people find and explore career paths
• Supporting HIEC and its use of technology and online connectivity on a day-to-day basis
• Experience in UI/UX and web design is an asset

Qualifications to succeed:

• Creative, helpful and self-motivated attitude toward work
• Passion for projects that help people
• Knowledge of full stack programming, and willingness to continue to learn and build new skills working with mentors
• Able to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Understanding of back-end technologies, such as MVC architecture, SQL, and Ruby
• Understanding of accessibility and security compliance
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile
• vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git and Bitbucket

Working Conditions

• Typical working hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with some requirement to work additional hours, occasionally during evenings and weekends.
• Currently, the majority of work is done remotely, however, there may be some expectations to come to the office
• Required to travel within Ontario for presentations, partnership meetings, conferences, etc.

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants applying for this role need to be between the ages of 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

HIEC is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the broad diversity of communities we work with. This includes people who identify as immigrants, refugees, women, Indigenous, Black, LGBTQ2S+ people of colour, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada. Please contact Human Resources by phone at (905) 634-2575 ext. 107

As a condition of employment, HIEC requires individuals to be "fully vaccinated" (as defined by the Government of Ontario), against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Notwithstanding, HIEC will provide reasonable accommodation to any individual who is not able to comply with this vaccination requirement due to a disability or other ground protected by the Ontario 'Human Rights Code'. If you require such accommodation, please contact HR as soon as possible (905) 634-2575 ext. 107

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 weeks

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burlington, ON L7L 5K2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON L7L 5K2