Web Application Developer (Markham)

Gifted People Services is a registered non-profit organization that provides training, support, resources, therapy and respite services to families with children with special needs. We empower these families with knowledge and advocacy skills, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest. We are looking for Web Application Developer to help us build a customer-management system for your clients and their families. This position is an excellent prospect for anyone interested in careers such as web design in the not-for profit sector. If you are a bold self-motivated person with excellent office skills and are looking to accept a challenge helping at a charitable organization while gaining experience, this is the position for you! To be eligible, youth must: - Candidates must be at least the minimum legal working age in Ontario and eligible under the applicable youth employment program requirements. - be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and, - have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. Key Responsibilities: - Development: Write clean, productive, and maintainable code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, server-side) for web applications. - Design Integration: Work with UI/UX designers to implement user-friendly interfaces and ensure cross-browser/mobile responsiveness. - API & Database: Integrate with back-end services, databases, and third-party APIs. - Testing & Debugging: Test, troubleshoot, and fix issues to ensure optimal performance and user experience. - Maintenance: Maintain, expand, and scale existing websites and applications. - Collaboration: Communicate with stakeholders, designers, and other developers to define requirements and deliver projects. - Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation. - Stay Current: Keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends. Essential Skills & Qualifications - A University or Community College student currently studying business, computer science, web design or related majors. - Proficiency in front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (Python, Java, PHP, Ruby) technologies. - Experience with web frameworks and development tools. - Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, web standards, and security. - Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. - Ability to work independently or as part of a small team of staff and volunteers - Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities to meet deadlines under continuously changing specifications Candidates may submit your application to [email protected] . Please write down the position in the subject line of your email. We thank all applicants, but only those under consideration will be contacted. Pay: From $17.60 per hour Application question(s) - Do you currently reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)? - Do you speak Mandarin? - What is your current work authorization status in Canada? Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pa7dz