| POSITION TITLE |
Programmer I (Web Developer) |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (SUMMIT) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Casual |
| HOURS OF WORK |
Varies |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
ORGANIZATION
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, a University of Toronto affiliated research centre, is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research. With ground-breaking discoveries in research areas such as diabetes, genetic disorders, cancer and women’s and infants’ health, the Institute is committed to excellence in health research and the training of young investigators. Strong partnerships with the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health. Your significant contributions will assist in maintaining our momentum in advancing our research.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We welcome applications for a Casual, Programmer (Web Developer) to work in a busy, dynamic lab, led by Clinician Scientist and PI Dr. Daisy Singla at the Lunenfeld Tanenbaum Research Institute. In this role, the specific focus will be to update and maintain the website for the SUMMIT Trial, a large, multi-site trial referred to as the Scaling Up Maternal Mental healthcare by Increasing access to Treatment (SUMMIT) Trial, funded by PCORI. The aim of the trial is to examine scalable models to improve evidence-based psychological treatments for perinatal depression and anxiety. The Programmer (Web Developer) will report to the Study Principal Investigator (Dr. Daisy Singla) and the Project Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and develop, update, and maintain websites and content management systems
- Consistently demonstrate high standards in timeliness, organization, and work quality
- Coding websites, landing pages, emails, ads, web and mobile apps
- Working on leading edge development using all the latest tools and techniques
- Optimizing and performance-tuning applications for usability, file size, traffic requirements and more
- Managing web environments from development phase to launch
- Designing and implementing new features and functionality
- Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture
- Helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and plugin
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 2 years of experience with WordPress, website development and maintenance
- Minimum 2 years of experience using with software development tools (e.g., git, Github, bug tracking)
- Advanced knowledge of HTML/JavaScript
- Experience working with XTML Files
- Excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrated good website design
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excelled written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to make decisions, exercise good judgement and take initiative
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work with a variety of individuals in a co-operative manner both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work conscientiously and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training. Successful candidates will be required to provide two (2) written reference letters from their former employer(s)/supervisor(s).
A recent Provincial Directive mandates all employees of public hospitals in Ontario to be either fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be regularly tested. All new employees joining Sinai Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and be on track toward full vaccination within six (6) weeks; participating in mandatory twice weekly Rapid Antigen Testing Program until fully vaccinated. There are very limited circumstances in which approval will be given for a medical exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department
| Posting open until June 13, 2024. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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