City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa

Website Administrator

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa  •  $65k - $93k/yr  •  Ottawa, CA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Requisition ID: 22872 
Department: Transit Services Dept. 
Service: Transit Customer Syst & Planning Service 
Branch: Transit Technology & Innovation Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 2 years 
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: ATU 1760 
Salary Information: $65,279.76 - $92,588.86  annually (2023 rates of pay)
Location: Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent  
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Transit Services - OC Transpo 
Application Close: 03/07/2026

Customer Information Systems is responsible for the development and operation of transit customer information systems with and emphasis on usability, accessibility, and innovation as core concepts to improve the customer experience and transit services in the City of Ottawa.


Working in a mixed project and operational environment with strict production and operational deadlines, you are responsible for assisting in the development and configuration of websites and apps, as well as daily monitoring and management of OC Transpo apps and websites. Duties can involve (but are not limited to) creating or pulling system reports, implementing minor changes through via configuration files, system dashboards, or content management system, testing and validation of app changes and builds, drafting change specifications, and consulting on project or system changes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of 3 year post-secondary program in a web content development, multi-media design or digital communication.

Minimum of 5 years of experience working primarily with web content development, application development, content management and multi-media design including experience with programming, data querying and SQL reporting.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of Ottawa’s public transit system
  • Knowledge of content management system (CMS) and Expression Engine
  • Knowledge of web accessibility standards
  • Knowledge of responsive design principles using tools such as Bootstrap
  • Knowledge of version control software such as SVN
  • Knowledge of web-development languages, including CSS, HTML 5, PHP, Javascript, JQuery, AJAX, JSON, SQL
  • Knowledge of graphic design software such as Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Knowledge of relational databases such as MySql
  • Knowledge of effective interface-design and screen layout principles.
  • Knowledge of social media and alert registration software including RSS feeds
  • Knowledge of APIs including Google Maps API
  • Knowledge of best web writing practices
  • Knowledge of graphical design
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Able to work independently, with minimum supervision, and collaboratively with a team
  • Possess strong organizational skills and able to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, pressures and deadlines
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Possess superior language and graphics communication skills suitable for maintaining a high-profile public website
  • Able to plan and manage a high volume of data changes, as they apply to various Transit Information systems
  • Able to work with GIS data and maps
  • Able to work with complex custom Transit software applications outlined above
  • Possess a strong customer communication orientation
  • Flexible and adaptable to deal with shifting priorities
  • Good critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
  • Creative person
  • Pursues advances in technology and ways to improve Information dissemination
  • Possess a work record of good attendance and job performance

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
  • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
  • Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca

City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa

About City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa

The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.

Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.

La Ville d’Ottawa offre un large éventail de choix de carrières. Les membres du personnel de la Ville travaillent dans plus de 110 secteurs d’activité pour offrir un excellent service aux résidents, aux entreprises et aux visiteurs d’Ottawa.

Que vous vouliez travailler dans les technologies de l’information, les loisirs, la comptabilité, le génie, le service à la clientèle, la gestion de projet, les corps de métier, les services d’urgence, les soins de santé ou ailleurs, vous trouverez ce que vous cherchez à la Ville. Consultez ottawa.ca/emplois pour voir toutes les possibilités d’emploi.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Ottawa, CA
Year Founded
1855
Website
ottawa.ca
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