Company Description

Canadian Museums is a national platform dedicated to showcasing Canada’s cultural heritage by connecting audiences with over 1,600 museums, galleries, and heritage sites. The organization provides articles, event listings, and educational resources that highlight the stories and traditions shaping Canada’s diverse communities. Its mission is to support and promote Canadian art, history, and heritage by sharing information about exhibitions, cultural events, and learning opportunities.

As the platform grows, Canadian Museums aims to be the primary resource for anyone interested in engaging with Canada’s cultural landscape. Volunteers contribute to a mission that fosters deeper understanding and appreciation of shared heritage.

Role Description

- Full Stack Developer volunteers support Canadian Museums by designing, building, and maintaining web features that improve the user experience across the platform.
- Day-to-day responsibilities may include implementing front-end interfaces, developing back-end services and APIs, integrating data sources, and ensuring responsive, accessible design.
- Volunteers collaborate with content, design, and technical contributors to test and deploy enhancements, troubleshoot issues, and optimize site performance.





This is a remote volunteer role, offering flexible schedule and the opportunity to contribute to Canada’s cultural sector using modern web technologies.

Qualifications

- Strong foundation in Full-Stack Development and Software Development, with experience building and deploying web applications.
- Front-End Development skills, including proficiency in React, HTML, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for responsive, accessible interfaces.
- Back-End Web Development capabilities, specifically using Node.js and PostgreSQL. Knowledge of MongoDB is an excellent asset.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment, communicate clearly, and manage tasks independently.
- Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git) and basic testing/debugging practices.
- Interest in museums, culture, or education, and a willingness to learn new technologies and approaches.
- Relevant education or equivalent practical experience in computer science, software engineering, or related fields is an asset but not required.
- Experience with MongoDB is a plus.

*ONLY FOR CANADIAN RESIDENTS - OTHER APPLICATIONS WILL BE IGNORED

📌 Full Stack Devs - Volunteer Position (Canada)
🏢 Canadian Museums
📍 Canada