Job Title - Web Specialist – Senior

Duration: 1 month

Start Date – 2022-03-01

End Date – 2022-03-31

Location – Toronto

This project is focused on delivering a new SharePoint site for CYSSC. The developer will be working with a UX designer to improve the look and functionality of this SharePoint site.

Must Have:

·       Previous SharePoint development experience is a requirement for this role.

·       Experience in analysis, development, design, testing and implementation of websites in SharePoint environment

·       Experience with Microsoft software stack and common variations

·       Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines

·       Experience with content creation and driving content strategy

·       Awareness of emerging trends and directions in web and their application within the Government framework

·       Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards 

Description

A note on Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid", however, the consultant will be remote due to COVID-19 related Work from Home (WFH) direction. Once the IT cluster staff are required to return to the office, the resource under this request will be required to work onsite as well.

Description

Business Intelligence and Practice Division (BIPD) is seeking Ministry pre-approval from the Assistant Deputy Ministry [LJ(1] (ADM) to procure a[LJ(2]  Web Developer IT Consultant through a second-stage selection process from the Managed Services Provider (MSP) for Contingent IT Resources Vendor of Record arrangement. This short-term engagement will support the redesign, consolidation and streamlining of reporting services between Children, Youth and Social Services I&IT Cluster (CYSSC) and BIPD.

A third-party review identified seven recommended initiatives critical to achieve the target state for a streamlined and consolidated reporting ecosystem. These have been organized into three streams of implementation work: Governance, Operating Model, Platform. This work will support the reporting operating model by delivering a web-presence for the Central Reporting and Data Delivery Hub responsible for ministry-wide reporting and statistics

Deliverables

Timelines

1.     A user engagement and work plan:

a.     User-centric Design including how program, regional and service delivery partners access and use data

b.     User Engagement Strategy

November 30, 2021

2.     A conceptual design for the website including wireframes

a.     List of users, needs and features

b.     Conceptual, and logical design of site (e.g., sitemap) that includes at minimum information and features needed to:

                    i.          support MCCSS Data Governance model

                  ii.          support BIPD’s accountability and mandate

                 iii.          support key reporting processes:

o   Intake

o   Product Development

o   Reporting Marketplace (Catalogue)

o   Change requests

                 iv.          support program data access needs

c.     Site wireframes

January 31, 2022

3.     A functional and accessible website with all content including:

a.     Development of front facing interface and features

b.     Ability to report on users, usage, relevance, and traffic statistics

c.     Descriptions of how the website meets accessibility standards

d.     All code and user guides to support the appropriate administration of the site

March 31, 2022

Responsibilities:

Design and develop a functional and accessible website with all content including:

a.   Development of front facing interface and features

b.   Ability to report on users, usage, relevance, and traffic statistics

c.    Content and structure that conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at the AA level.

d.   All code and user guides to support the BIPD’s continuing ability to update, change, and maintain the site.

 Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Experience and General Skills:

·       Experience in analysis, development, design, testing and implementation of websites in SharePoint environment

·       Experience with Microsoft software stack and common variations

·       Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines

·       Experience with content creation and driving content strategy

·       Awareness of emerging trends and directions in web and their application within the Government framework

·       Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards

·       Experience in standard web programming environments (e.g. HTML5, CSS3, XML, JavaScript, ASP, .NET, PHP, Ruby.ASP, Java)

·       Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms

·       User Experience Designer Skills

·       Experience in interface design and testing

·       Experience designing websites for multiple languages and audiences

·       Proficiency with recognized methodologies for usability testing

·       Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone)

·       Information Architect Skills

·       Proficiency in constructing information architecture for sites

·       Experience in developing metadata templates for sites

·       Creating content using a variety of methods including blogs, presentations, animations, web graphics, videos and social media content

·       Inventory of sites and content mapping to new templates

·       Application Architect Skills

·       Knowledge and experience with current web technologies and open source and cloud architectures, such as open source content management solutions (e.g. WordPress, various Search engines and web development frameworks and APIs), including design criteria, security and recovery procedures, code management and deployment practices, as well as experience in the development/preparation of technical specifications for installation, testing frameworks, and performance of integrated, multi- service systems.

·       Knowledge of PHP, Java, JavaScript, Angular, Node, MySQL, MongoDB, Drupal, Twig, and Elasticsearch

·       Assess performance and capacity of existing systems and make architectural recommendations for improving performance; and to develop/prepare technical documentation and architectural artefacts.

·       Experience applying industry web and security standards and best practices

Desirable Skills:

·       Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms, especially SharePoint environment

·       Knowledge of business planning and websites within the public sector

·       Ability to work with multiple stakeholders

·       Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management

·       Detailed knowledge of the public sector web standards, governance and legislative framework

·       Experience in converting variable source document formats into accessible content

·       Experience to edit content

·       Promote content on social media

·       Ability and proven technical knowledge in the area of mobile

Requirements Evaluated

Weighted Criteria (Maximum)

Communication

20%

User Engagement / Facilitation

10%

Work Experience related to Data Hub

40%

Project Management / Agile

10%

Knowledge of SharePoint/ Microsoft Stack

10%

Content Management

10%

Total

100%

If you are available, please send your resume to pragya.goel@2iresourcing.ca OR  refer someone interested.