Do you have a passion for web development and coding? Are you a data-driven problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you excel in project management? We may have the role for you!
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Brand & Content, the Web Designer will use their expertise, passion, and creativity to contribute to the growth of all Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group brands through web development and design. This is a critical role on the brand and content team and a key collaborator across the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Develop, maintain, enhance and optimize the fan experience on all Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group & TD Place websites;
- Design and build webpages, templates, and elements in WordPress, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript & PHP;
- Manage various website development projects for all OSEG teams (Ottawa 67’s and Ottawa REDBLACKS), TD Place events, OSEG Foundation, Ottawa Christmas Market, Lansdowne and partnership activities;
- Create standard forms to capture web visitor details and other key metrics on each site;
- Source, select, and organize information and content for the sites;
- Prepare mock-ups and page content in both English and French;
- Fulfill service requests from internal stakeholders within the organization;
- Work closely with other team members to ensure seamless integration of design and functionality;
- Plan, execute, and manage usability and A/B tests to build on web marketing best practices and design improvement;
- Implement custom themes and user-facing features via Content Management Systems;
- Optimizing website designs for various devices and screen sizes (responsive design);
- Incorporate user experience (UX) principles to improve website usability and navigation;
- Implement interactive features and animations to enhance user engagement;
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and compliance with web standards, usability guidelines and accessibility standards (AODA);
- Monitor website performance and produce clear, actionable reports with recommendations against strategic goals using tools like Hotjar, Crazy Egg, and GA4;
- Assist with both brand and product-related campaigns;
- Coordinate and collaborate with outside agencies, the leagues, and contractors when necessary.
What’s Needed
- Completion of post-secondary education in computer science, programming, or related field;
- 3-5 years of experience in website maintenance; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, with expertise in WordPress CMS;
- Minimum of 2 years of experience using WordPress including developmental knowledge;
- Extensive DNS Management and hosting environment skills (SSL certificates);
- Knowledge of web standards, usability principles, and accessibility standards;
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance and common development issues;
- General experience and familiarity with digital marketing (SEO, SEM, AdWords, Google My Business);
- Familiarity with Google AD Manager, Salesforce Cloud, Google Tag Manager, Content Management Systems (CMS) and blogging;
- Recent experience managing multiple web development projects simultaneously;
- API and other third-party integrations experience;
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign;
- Strong customer service and time management skills;
- Comfortable and confident with being autonomous in planning and execution;
- Proactive, innovative, creative and challenges status-quo;
- Bilingualism (English and French, both spoken and written) is a must.
What’s In It For You
Located at Lansdowne Park, the TD Place is part of the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) of companies, and is the largest and most varied sports and entertainment complex in the city. We operate the Ottawa REDBLACKs and Ottawa 67’s, and host live entertainment events and other professional sports tenants including the Ottawa Blackjacks, Atlético Ottawa, and the new Professional Women’s Hockey League. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - a vision to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.
TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place, as one of Canada's Safest Employers, is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage all of our employees to receive a full dose of available COVID-19 vaccinations and may require full vaccination in support of future health authority recommendations.
We acknowledge the time and effort that is required to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Depending on volume, we may only be able to respond to those who demonstrate within their application that they meet the requirements of the role.
Interested? Please visit: https://www.tdplace.ca/careers/ for more information.
