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Date Posted: 08/13/2026
Req ID: 49819
Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University Advancement
Department: Advancement Communications and Marketing
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00040908
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

About us:

The Division of University Advancement (DUA) aims to sustain and enhance the University of Toronto's academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact, by engaging alumni and private sector constituents meaningfully in the mission of the University, building mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time.

DUA at the University of Toronto is engaged in a transformative agenda deeply rooted in the University's vision for growth and innovation. We are focused on growing fundraising efforts; enhancing the effectiveness and satisfaction of alumni engagement and programs; building advancement talent capacity within and across divisions; creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.

Your opportunity:

Within DUA, Advancement Communications and Marketing (ACM) provides strategic planning, creative development and production support for central and divisional fundraising and alumni relations activities. Under the general supervision of the Director of Infrastructure, Advancement Systems, the Front End Web Developer is responsible for assisting in developing, maintaining and deploying digital platforms, related systems and email communications in support of the alumni and donor engagement activities.

The role is at the forefront of web development projects, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of front-end technologies like JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js, CSS, Bootstrap and HTML. In addition, the role assists in developing and maintaining proprietary web applications using Laravel and MySQL at the backend. This role works with other web developers, designers to ensure that platforms are built in accordance with accessibility, branding and safety standards.

The Front-End Web Developer supports the ongoing management and maintenance of existing digital properties including the University's donate platform and website ecosystem. They support other web developers with training, documentation and review of code to ensure accuracy, consistency and standards are met. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining websites
• Configuring website hosting platforms
• Troubleshooting and resolving website performance issues
• Designing, testing, and modifying programming code
• Analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
• Evaluating programming code to ensure it has validity, compatibility, and that it meets appropriate standards
• Generating reports on the status, operation and software maintenance
• Conducting needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, web development or related field, formal training in web development or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years in a website development and technical support role for a large organization.
• Experience coding custom themes from scratch in WordPress using Gutenberg Blocks.
• Experience with building landing pages, microsites and configuring APIs on Luminate Online.
• Experience and understanding of database systems such as MySQL and the ability to design schemas for small applications.
• Experience with Git or similar source control.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience in the design and development to WCAG 2.0 Level 2 standard as per AODA Communications and Information Standards.
• Experience in pulling reports for Google Analytics and setting up dashboards on the Looker Studio.
• Proficient in developing web applications with a deep grasp of PHP.
• Demonstrated experience in Unit testing using Laravel as well as manual/Automated testing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of front-end technologies, including JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js, CSS, Bootstrap, and HTML.
• Fluent in PHP, WordPress.
• Well-versed in utilizing MVC-based frameworks like Laravel at backend and Vue.js at front-end.
• Well versed with REST based API's and knowledge of Luminate Online's donation API.
• Thorough understanding of web-based client/server technologies in a LAMP environment.
• Database design knowledge and construction skills using MySQL, Schema creation in Laravel.
• Deep knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Looker Studio.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Cooperative
• Diligent
• Multi-tasker
• Problem solver

Closing Date: 08/21/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW 
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing 
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. 
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)
Recruiter: Fiona Chan

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.