Canada Summer Jobs 2023

We are hiring an Analyst, Marketing who will be responsible for auditing, developing, maintaining and reporting on AssistList’s online advertising and web analytics platforms.

Key responsibilities include developing ad campaigns, managing SEO, identifying trends from web analytics reporting, and working collaboratively alongside the AssistList Digital Marketing, Design, and Web Development team members, Managers and Directors.

Daily activities also include:

• Develop a strong SEO strategy including page level optimization, back link building and keyword strategy 

• Use Google Ads and Google Tag Manager to launch campaigns, increase rankings and drive organic traffic

• Work with the Web Development team to maintain and manage the site tagging methodology to ensure accurate and complete measurement

• Analyze data from Google Analytics, Hotjar and other website and social media reporting tools, create reporting, identify trends, and provide actionable feedback based on data

Required experience & skills:

• Experience with SEO, Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and HotJar

• Experience with collaboration tools such as Google Drive and Slack

We are hiring a Product Manager to oversee the design, implementation and launch of AssistList initiatives.

Key responsibilities include leading team members from the AssistList Design, Software Development, Marketing and Community Development teams in delivering new AssistList.ca website features.

Daily activities may also include:

• Collaborate with project team to shape requirements into a well thought out project plan, including acceptance criteria

• Execute project planning and task delegation/tracking, and deliver integrated projects across strategy, design research, and product design

• Lead collaborative sessions and facilitate discussion with cross-functional project team members, including planning meetings, weekly check-ins, daily standups, design reviews, and retrospectives

• Report progress to Managers and Directors, and communicate updates to the broader organization

• Identify, communicate, and resolve risks and issues

Required experience & skills:

• Experience with project management for web applications, involving UI/UX Design

• Familiarity with Software Development approaches (Ruby on Rails & ReactJS experience is an asset)

• Experience with Agile methodologies

• Experience working with common project management and design tools (Asana, Jira, Figma, et al)

• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills

We are hiring a Software Developer who will be responsible for developing new features for the AssistList web application.

Key responsibilities include web development, testing and deployment, and working collaboratively alongside the AssistList Software Development team members, Manager and Director to help identify new development priorities, and opportunities for growth.

To apply, you must be a confident coder with the ability to work independently.

Daily activities also include:

• Full stack web development and testing for web application built in Ruby on Rails and ReactJS

• Updating PostgreSQL database

• Version control using Git

• Deployment to and maintenance of the web application on Test, Staging and Production cloud environments such as Heroku and Amazon Web Services

• Support and troubleshooting for any 3rd party integrations 

• Unit, integration and front-end testing for desktop and mobile browsers, including writing automated tests

• Documentation of code and processes 

Required Experience & Skills:

Software Development Experience

• • • At least 1-2 years web development experience with a portfolio of work that demonstrates breadth of understanding and skills

    • Strong fundamental knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    • Solid understanding of CSS specificity

    • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Node.js, React.js and React hooks

    • Knowledge of React Redux and writing end points a strong asset

    • Familiarity with UI libraries specifically Semantic UI React

    • Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or PostgreSQL databases is an asset

    • Experience with Docker is an asset

    • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Version Control with Git using Bitbucket, working in a team with several branches and test environments

    • Knowledge of Figma or other design and prototyping tools

    • Understanding of the Model View Controller design system

    • Cross platform mobile app development

    • Excellent knowledge of the software development product cycle

    • Unit, integration and front-end testing for desktop and mobile browsers, including writing automated tests

    • Familiarity with collaboration and task tracking tools (eg. Trello, Notion, and Miro)

Software Development Skills

• • • Passion and love for web development including new tools and technologies

    • Strong time management to accurately estimate deadlines for projects

    • Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications

    • Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to other technical and non-technical team members

    • Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data

    • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills

    • Strong work ethic with high energy and enthusiasm

    • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with a team

We are hiring a Web Designer who will be responsible for designing new features and improving existing elements of the AssistList web application.

Key responsibilities include web design and testing, user research, determining design specifications for development and producing wireframes and mockups by working collaboratively alongside the AssistList Design team members, Manager and Director. You will have opportunities to receive mentorship and receive guidance to ensure they can integrate into the current design workflow.

To apply, you must have a UX/UI design focused portfolio.

Daily activities includes:

• Design intuitive, accessible, and functional experiences that delight our users

• Partner with other disciplines (developers, occupational therapists, marketing, community development) across the organization to design user experience for products and features

• Gain empathy for our users and use research and analytics to inform design solutions

• Contribute to strategic decision-making with the design and development team, and ensure solutions meet organizational goals while championing good user experience

• Conduct user research in the form of interviews, surveys, competitive/comparative analysis, heuristics, and quantitative analytics analysis that will help define the roadmap and drive the creation of high-quality user experiences

• Own the design process from end to end: identify significant problems, take designs from early concepts to prototyping, to high fidelity mockups and oversee production and testing

• Take direction from and connect with team leads to advocate for design solutions that are in line with organizational goals

Required Experience & Skills:

• Experience creating interactive digital experiences for websites and/or apps

• Use of tools such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Adobe XD or other design software application

• Attention to detail and understanding of what makes a good interactive experience

• Open to collaboration and ability to incorporate constructive feedback

• Ability to present design ideas to team in a professional manner

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Experience with responsive design

• Understanding of accessibility standards for web

• Excellent interpersonal communication and proofreading skills

• Experience creating high fidelity interactive prototypes

• Understanding of HTML/CSS/JS and/or ReactJS