Job Description

About the company:
The Duncan Academy (TDA) is a private, co-educational high school located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 2005 and provides an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) program tailored for both international and local students. The Academy delivers a personalized and flexible academic experience with a range of courses designed to support student success and future pathways, including post-secondary preparation. TDA emphasizes a stimulating learning environment, supportive services, and flexible scheduling to help students achieve their educational goals.
The Duncan Academy is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Web Developer to design, develop, and maintain its institutional website and related digital platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance, security, and user experience while supporting the Academy’s recruitment, communication, and administrative objectives.

Job Description:
• 1 Vacancy
• Job type: Permanent, Full-time
• 30 hours/week
• Salary: $ 39.5 / hour
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Work location: 730 Cochrane Dr #1, Markham, ON L3R 8E1
• Benefit: 4% vacation pay
Vacation of 2 weeks per year

Job Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, update, test, and maintain the Academy’s official website, as well as dedicated websites for affiliated organizations and their related activities, serving both educational and promotional purposes
• Develop, manage, and maintain databases to securely store and handle student, client, and faculty data
• Lead front-end development and development-driven visual implementation, ensuring cohesive, engaging, and user-friendly experiences across all websites
• Apply strong aesthetic judgment and UI/UX principles to translate functional and technical requirements into effective visual layouts and interactive experiences
• Create and implement web animations and interactive elements to enhance usability and engagement for students and visitors
• Independently design, adapt, and produce required web assets (including visual elements, graphics, and basic illustrations) as part of the front-end development workflow
• Write, modify, integrate, and test web-based software code
• Analyze technical requirements and user needs in collaboration with academic, administrative, marketing, and admissions teams
• Ensure website compatibility, usability, performance, and responsiveness across browsers, devices, and platforms
• Monitor website performance, uptime, and loading speed, and implement optimization solutions
• Perform regular system updates, backups, and content revisions
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical, functional, and usability issues
• Implement web security best practices and maintain data protection standards
• Assist with web architecture planning and site structure design
• Maintain technical documentation and system records
• Provide technical support and CMS guidance to internal staff as needed

Job requirements:
• Language: English
• Education: A college diploma in Web Development, Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field
• Work Experience: at least 1 year of related work experience
• Skills and knowledge preferred:
1) Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, and backend frameworks
2) Experience with CMS platforms (WordPress or similar)
3) Understanding of UX/UI principles and front-end visual implementation within the development context
4) Familiarity with web security standards and SEO best practices
5) Demonstrated ability to create, refine, and manage web assets; background in art, design, or visual media is a strong asset
6) Ability to independently handle both web development tasks and front-end visual execution without dedicated web designer assistance
7) Ability to learn and adapt to new frameworks and technologies in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to Supervise: 1 to 2people
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: attention to detail, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and time management.
• Personal Suitability: accurate, organized, effective interpersonal skills, team player, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Please submit your resume with your cover letter to: [email protected]

Required languages: English

Education level: college diploma in Web Development, Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field

Required skills: at least 1 year of related work experience

Closest intersection: HWY 7 and E Valhalla Dr.