Position Number: 50022094 /
Department: Web Communications
Grade: GR12
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $86,159.93 - $102,917.74 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: CUPEU
Posting deadline: June 19, 2026
Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.
Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE: This posting represents a two-year contract.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Manager, Web Evolution and Front-End Development, the incumbent is responsible for building user-facing solutions for various web initiatives, by implementing design mock-ups into functional webpages and applications. They are responsible for translating visual mock-ups into complete, integrated components of the AEM platform, ensuring bug-free code that respects standards and best practices. This role will work closely with the UCS web team and especially with the Web Evolution team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Contribute to the development strategy of user-facing projects by evaluating the technical aspects of UX/UI designs and decisions.
• Implement and develop design mock-ups and ideas into complete, functional web pages, web applications, mobile applications, and reusable libraries, templates, and components.
• Develop, test, and debug the front-end of web pages, web applications, templates, components, and mobile applications using appropriate tools, programming languages, technologies, platforms, and processes.
• Use AI tools as part of the daily development workflow, with appropriate verification of AI-generated output and awareness of its limits.
• Collaborate with and assist designers and developers across other units and external to achieve coherent projects.
• Ensure Concordia's website, intranet, mobile app, and various digital projects work on all supported browsers and devices and meet accessibility standards.
• Continue to improve the university-wide content management system through design and development of user-friendly templates, components, interfaces, dialogues, widgets, workflows, and more.
• Regularly present analysis of the university's online landscape and make recommendations related to design and technology.
• Provide technical training, assistance, and documentation to raise the level of in-house expertise and support coordination across teams.
• Identify and recommend new web technologies, features, trends, functionality, and applications in conjunction with department leaders and other internal stakeholders.
• Help automate and simplify development and testing through AI-assisted workflows and emerging technologies.
• Perform other tasks as required by the Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline and two to four years of experience in web front-end development.
• Very good knowledge (Level 5) of spoken English; good knowledge (Level 4) of written English to be able to communicate with faculty and staff members. Basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French to communicate with university community.
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (with and without frameworks).
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in web design, development, mobile applications, accessibility, and usability.
• Experience with version control systems.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise level web content management systems.
• Practical, daily experience using AI tools, with a clear understanding of their strengths and limits.
• Experience creating test plans, documenting technical issues, and performing quality assurance testing, with strong ownership of validating their own work before release.
• Experience with Figma and similar design tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, and individually.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, especially in explaining technical solutions to non-technical colleagues.
• A very strong customer service approach.
• Strong understanding of how to combine new technology with creative innovations.
• Experience with Adobe AEM is an asset.
Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.
