Job Description Client: Justice Technology Services (JTS), Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Assignment: Web Specialist Intermediate Location: 21 College Street, Toronto, ON Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite 5 days per week Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: July 22, 2027 Duration: 190 business days + potential 90-day extension Openings: 1 Security Requirement: CRJMC Hours: 7.25 hours/day, Monday

Friday, generally between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM excluding breaks Submission Deadline: September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM Maximum Submissions: 1 Position Overview Justice Technology Services is seeking an Intermediate Web Specialist to support the development and modernization of a new Word

Press public-facing website and internal intranet site for the Ontario Court of Justice.

The successful candidate will work closely with UX/UI designers, stakeholders, technical teams and project members to translate wireframes, design specifications and user requirements into functional, accessible and responsive web components.

The role requires strong hands-on experience with Word

Press, PHP, Java

Script, HTML5, CSS3, responsive web design, accessibility/WCAG, web development frameworks and open-source technologies , along with the ability to work effectively in a Government of Ontario environment.

Key Responsibilities The Web Specialist will: Develop website components and custom web templates based on UX/UI design specifications.

Develop, update, analyze and edit website content and functionality.

Create website graphics and navigational components.

Research, evaluate and integrate web plugins to satisfy design and functionality requirements.

Implement websites using Word

Press CMS in both staging and production environments.

Develop custom code using PHP, Java

Script, HTML and CSS .

Translate UX/UI specifications, parameters and wireframes into functional website components.

Ensure websites comply with accessibility and usability requirements.

Implement responsive websites that work effectively across: PCs Macintosh systems Mobile phones Tablets Various screen sizes and devices Migrate existing web content to newly developed platforms.

Develop custom website maintenance documentation for internal IT teams.

Create web style guides supporting consistent content updates.

Develop website maintenance processes and documentation.

Train technical staff and/or business users on ongoing website maintenance.

Work with stakeholders and technical teams to deliver a user-centric Ontario Court of Justice intranet.

Ensure websites and web content comply with Government of Ontario standards.

Requirements Mandatory Requirements Candidates must meet all of the following mandatory requirements: Minimum 4 years of professional experience .

Demonstrated experience in the analysis, development, design, testing and implementation of enterprise websites .

Hands-on experience with standard web programming environments, including: HTML5 CSS3 Java

Script PHP Java

Script web frameworks such as NodeJS, React, Vue and/or Angular Experience with open-source technologies and initiatives, including: Linux Word

Press Word

Press Plugins Drupal Lucene-based search engines such as Solr and/or Elasticsearch Git Apache Experience with interface design, implementation and testing .

Experience designing and creating websites for multiple languages and audiences .

Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines, specifically WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher .

Important: Candidates who do not clearly demonstrate the mandatory requirements above should not be submitted.

Technical Skills & Experience Strong candidates should demonstrate experience with: Web Development HTML5 CSS3 Java

Script PHP XML NodeJS React Vue Angular MDBootstrap Word

Press & Open Source Word

Press CMS Word

Press Plugins Drupal Linux Apache Git Solr Elasticsearch Other open-source CMS and web technologies Cloud & Infrastructure Azure Web Services Word

Press as a Service Database as a Service Azure-based website implementation Azure environments Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Azure Microsoft Entra ID Easy Auth Windows Server Internet Information Services ( IIS ) Web hosting software and configurations LAMP stack and common variations Responsive Web Design Responsive website design and implementation.

Cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

Designing websites for different screen sizes and platforms.

User-focused web experiences.

Accessibility Accessibility testing. WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher . AODA and related regulations and standards.

Accessible web content and documents.

Government accessibility requirements. UX/UI & Design Experience Experience with interactive design principles and tools such as: Figma Sketch InVision Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Zeplin Omni

Graffle Candidates should also possess: User experience design skills.

Interface design, implementation and testing experience.

Usability testing methodology knowledge.

Ability to maintain consistency across style, fonts, images and tone.

Ability to translate wireframes and prototypes into functional web solutions.

Information Architecture & Content Experience with: Information architecture for websites.

Metadata templates.

Content strategy and content creation.

Content mapping.

Website and content inventories.

Migration of existing content to new templates.

Blogs and presentations.

Animations.

Web graphics.

Videos.

Social media content.

Websites serving multiple languages and audiences.

Application & Web Architecture Knowledge and experience with current web technologies, open-source platforms and cloud architectures, including: Word

Press and other open-source CMS solutions.

Search engines such as Solr and Elasticsearch.

Web development frameworks and APIs. PHP.

Java.

Java

Script.

Angular.

Node.js.





MySQL.

MongoDB.

Drupal.

Twig.

Elasticsearch.

Security and recovery procedures.

Code management and deployment practices.

Installation and testing frameworks.

Integrated, multi-service systems.

Technical specifications and architectural documentation.

Candidates should be able to: Assess system performance and capacity.

Make architectural recommendations to improve performance.

Develop technical documentation and architectural artefacts.

Apply industry web and security standards and best practices. AI / Modern Development Tools Experience leveraging AI coding tools , particularly Git

Hub Copilot , to accelerate software development and coding deliverables.

Government / OPS Experience Preferred experience includes: Knowledge of Government of Ontario web standards .

Ontario Design System. OPS governance and legislative framework.

Understanding of business planning and websites within the OPS.

Experience working with government web standards and accessibility requirements.

Experience converting variable source document formats into accessible content.

Experience editing web content.

Agile & Collaboration Experience using Agile project management platforms, particularly Azure Dev

Ops .

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to participate effectively in technical and business discussions.

Ability to make solution recommendations.

Ability to document and explain technical work.

Ability to provide training to technical and business users.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to communicate and gain buy-in from both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to introduce and implement improved processes and approaches.

Evaluation Criteria Criteria 1 Technical Skills: 40 Points Candidates will be evaluated on: Hands-on HTML5, CSS3, Java

Script and PHP experience.

Java

Script frameworks including NodeJS, React, Vue and/or Angular.

Linux, Word

Press, Word

Press Plugins, Drupal, Solr, Elasticsearch, Git and Apache.

Experience implementing RBAC in Azure , including Entra ID and Easy Auth .

Interactive design principles and tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Experience implementing websites on Azure, including Word

Press as a Service and Database as a Service .

Responsive website design implementation.

Knowledge and practical use of Git

Hub Copilot .

Criteria 2 Functional Knowledge: 35 Points Candidates will be evaluated on: Interface design, implementation and testing.

Designing websites for multiple languages and audiences.

Information architecture.

Creating content through blogs, presentations, animations, graphics, videos and social media.

Application of web and security standards and best practices.

Criteria 3 Systems Analysis: 25 Points Candidates will be evaluated on: Accessibility testing and WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher. AODA knowledge and related regulations/standards.

Knowledge of OPS business planning and websites.

Azure Dev

Ops and Agile project management experience.

Communication skills.

Ability to make solution recommendations.

Ability to document and explain technical solutions.

Training technical and business users.

Knowledge Transfer Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to transfer knowledge throughout the project lifecycle.

Knowledge transfer will include: Architecture sitemaps.

Prototypes.

Wireframes.

Usability approaches.

Templates.

Graphics.

Style guides.

Website build books/specifications.

Maintenance documentation.

Website maintenance processes.

Project-specific presentations.

Reports.

Status decks.

Knowledge will be transferred to: Project Manager.

Project team members.

Technical/business stakeholders as required.

Knowledge transfer will occur through: 1:1 meetings.

Team meetings.

Project documentation.

Share

Point/Teams sites.

Presentations and project deliverables.

Ideal Candidate Profile Requirements Mandatory Requirements Candidates must meet all of the following mandatory requirements: Minimum 4 years of professional experience.

Demonstrated experience in the analysis, development, design, testing and implementation of enterprise websites.

Hands-on experience with standard web programming environments, including: HTML5 CSS3 Java

Script PHP Java

Script web frameworks such as NodeJS, React, Vue and/or Angular Experience with open-source technologies and initiatives, including: Linux Word

Press Word

Press Plugins Drupal Lucene-based search engines such as Solr and/or Elasticsearch Git Apache Experience with interface design, implementation and testing.

Experience designing and creating websites for multiple languages and audiences.

Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines, specifically WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher.

Important: Candidates who do not clearly demonstrate the mandatory requirements above should not be submitted.

Technical Skills & Experience Strong candidates should demonstrate experience with: Web Development HTML5 CSS3 Java

Script PHP XML NodeJS React Vue Angular MDBootstrap Word

Press & Open Source Word

Press CMS Word

Press Plugins Drupal Linux Apache Git Solr Elasticsearch Other open-source CMS and web technologies Cloud & Infrastructure Azure Web Services Word





Press as a Service Database as a Service Azure-based website implementation Azure environments Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Azure Microsoft Entra ID Easy Auth Windows Server Internet Information Services (IIS) Web hosting software and configurations LAMP stack and common variations Responsive Web Design Responsive website design and implementation.

Cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

Designing websites for different screen sizes and platforms.

User-focused web experiences.

Accessibility Accessibility testing. WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher. AODA and related regulations and standards.

Accessible web content and documents.

Government accessibility requirements. UX/UI & Design Experience Experience with interactive design principles and tools such as: Figma Sketch InVision Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Zeplin Omni

Graffle Candidates should also possess: User experience design skills.

Interface design, implementation and testing experience.

Usability testing methodology knowledge.

Ability to maintain consistency across style, fonts, images and tone.

Ability to translate wireframes and prototypes into functional web solutions.

Information Architecture & Content Experience with: Information architecture for websites.

Metadata templates.

Content strategy and content creation.

Content mapping.

Website and content inventories.

Migration of existing content to new templates.

Blogs and presentations.

Animations.

Web graphics.

Videos.

Social media content.

Websites serving multiple languages and audiences.

Application & Web Architecture Knowledge and experience with current web technologies, open-source platforms and cloud architectures, including: Word

Press and other open-source CMS solutions.

Search engines such as Solr and Elasticsearch.

Web development frameworks and APIs. PHP.

Java.

Java

Script.

Angular.

Node.js.

MySQL.

MongoDB.

Drupal.

Twig.

Elasticsearch.

Security and recovery procedures.

Code management and deployment practices.

Installation and testing frameworks.

Integrated, multi-service systems.

Technical specifications and architectural documentation.

Candidates should be able to: Assess system performance and capacity.

Make architectural recommendations to improve performance.

Develop technical documentation and architectural artefacts.

Apply industry web and security standards and best practices. AI / Contemporary Development Tools Experience leveraging AI coding tools, particularly Git

Hub Copilot, to accelerate software development and coding deliverables.

Government / OPS Experience Preferred experience includes: Knowledge of Government of Ontario web standards.

Ontario Design System. OPS governance and legislative framework.

Understanding of business planning and websites within the OPS.

Experience working with government web standards and accessibility requirements.

Experience converting variable source document formats into accessible content.

Experience editing web content.

Agile & Collaboration Experience using Agile project management platforms, particularly Azure Dev

Ops.

Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to participate effectively in technical and business discussions.

Ability to make solution recommendations.

Ability to document and explain technical work.

Ability to provide training to technical and business users.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to communicate and gain buy-in from both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to introduce and implement improved processes and approaches.

Evaluation Criteria Criteria 1 Technical Skills: 40 Points Candidates will be evaluated on: Hands-on HTML5, CSS3, Java

Script and PHP experience.

Java

Script frameworks including NodeJS, React, Vue and/or Angular.

Linux, Word

Press, Word

Press Plugins, Drupal, Solr, Elasticsearch, Git and Apache.

Experience implementing RBAC in Azure, including Entra ID and Easy Auth.

Interactive design principles and tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

Experience implementing websites on Azure, including Word

Press as a Service and Database as a Service.

Responsive website design implementation.

Knowledge and practical use of Git

Hub Copilot.

Criteria 2 Functional Knowledge: 35 Points Candidates will be evaluated on: Interface design, implementation and testing.

Designing websites for multiple languages and audiences.

Information architecture.

Creating content through blogs, presentations, animations, graphics, videos and social media.

Application of web and security standards and best practices.

Criteria 3 Systems Analysis: 25 Points Candidates will be evaluated on: Accessibility testing and WCAG 2.1 Level AA or higher. AODA knowledge and related regulations/standards.

Knowledge of OPS business planning and websites.

Azure Dev

Ops and Agile project management experience.

Communication skills.

Ability to make solution recommendations.

Ability to document and explain technical solutions.

Training technical and business users.

Knowledge Transfer Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to transfer knowledge throughout the project lifecycle.

Knowledge transfer will include: Architecture sitemaps.

Prototypes.

Wireframes.

Usability approaches.

Templates.

Graphics.

Style guides.

Website build books/specifications.

Maintenance documentation.

Website maintenance processes.

Project-specific presentations.

Reports.

Status decks.

Knowledge will be transferred to: Project Manager.

Project team members.

Technical/business stakeholders as required.

Knowledge transfer will occur through: 1:1 meetings.

Team meetings.

Project documentation.

Share

Point/Teams sites.

Presentations and project deliverables.

Ideal Candidate Profile

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