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Web Content Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Web Content Specialist
Department/Unit Science - Dean's Office
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S207-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Term
Duration of Contract (if applicable) 1 year
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1
Salary $52,516 -$70,146 per annum
Classification ADM-04
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Science is a research-intensive faculty that thrives on inclusive research excellence, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Communications Officer, The Web Content Specialist is responsible for leading the redevelopment of the Faculty of Science website to the Touch UI content management system as part of the dal.ca Web Renewal Project, advising/following web user experience (UX), information architecture (IA) and search engine optimization (SEO) best practices. In addition to working on the main Faculty website, the web specialist will also support the redevelopment of the School for Resource and Environmental Studies (SRES) website.
Key Responsibilities
  • Determine content needs while ensuring alignment with updated Dalhousie brand guidelines and Communications, Marketing and Creative Services requirements prior to migration to AEM Touch UI.
  • Identify target audiences, users, goals, and content and make recommendations on how to best use the website to advance strategic priorities.
  • Develop original content for the web, including writing copy and sourcing images and graphics. Propose creative ways to attract, engage, and inform stakeholders on the website.
  • Ensure the website meets best practices for user experience, information architecture, and search engine optimization.
  • Provide leadership to departments on the preparation and layout of content for the new sites. Advise and direct using diplomacy and discretion to ensure best practices and guidelines are followed, and strategic priorities addressed.
  • Build, update and migrate pages and websites to Touch UI for the Faculty, Campus, and other related sub-sites within dal.ca. This includes ensuring content is current, inclusive, and accessible.
Note
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.
Required Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g. Public Relations, Marketing or Communications) plus approximately three years’ related experience (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
  • Experience in creating and maintaining websites (AEM, CQ, or other Content Management Systems CMS) including experience with web accessibility standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write for diverse audiences and experience writing web content.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently under tight timelines and on projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proven decision-making skills with the capacity to solve problems efficiently.
Assets
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Google analytics experience.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 07/02/2024
Close Date 07/09/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/16981

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter