Front-End Web Developer
Toronto, Canada
Full-Time
Remote/Flexible Work
Let’s reimagine access to Canadian education, together.
Boreal Education is an EdTech company that empowers Canadian post-secondary institutions to grow and develop distance, hybrid and online education programs. Lifelong learning is becoming increasingly necessary for professionals to match the pace of automation and digitization in the workplace. Universities and Colleges must adapt to this changing profile of learners by focusing on flexible, employer-driven and digital-first programming.
To achieve this mission, we’re looking for a Front-End Web Developer to join the Boreal team. This person will be developing the applications, websites and courses for our first programs, laying our foundation for our students’ success and our company growth.
We’re leading the Canadian post-secondary sector to create and market online programs that put the learner at the centre and transform communities along the way. This role helps us accomplish that collective mission.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Front-End Web Developer, you will be responsible for creating engaging and user-friendly websites, courses and applications that showcase the quality of the programs we support. You will leverage your experience building well-designed responsive websites and collaborate with the rest of the Boreal team on course build and other web applications.
You will make an impact by:
- Writing and implementing responsive, efficient, and well-documented code using HTML 5, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Partnering with Instructional Designers to develop custom coded web elements into online course materials
- Partnering with Marketing team to build easy-to-use and high performing websites, microsites and landing pages in Drupal and WordPress from mockups.
- Ensuring all accessibility standards are met, as set out by our University Partners.
- Communicating project milestones to marketing, course development and partner teams.
- Conducting regular updates, including troubleshooting and bug fixes across multiple integrations.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven work experience as a Front-End Web Developer or similar role
- Proficiency in HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery and familiarity with content management systems, such as WordPress or Drupal
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a curiosity for new technologies.
- Degree in computer science, industry certifications or equivalent experience
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Flexible Work
We are a remote-first company based in Toronto, meaning we trust that you do your best work at home. We meet up in the GTA for social events and three times per year for team-wide offsites. We believe this flexible approach gives team members the best of both worlds: time to focus on your role while also ensuring in-person collaboration and community building.
Benefits
At Boreal, we are committed to providing you with what you need to succeed in your role. All employees receive:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Tuition reimbursement and partner education program
- Employer-paid benefits package
- Comprehensive training and onboarding with future learning and growth opportunities
- Paid mental health days
Application Support
We offer inclusive support throughout the recruitment process. If you have accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.
As a start-up, we are always looking for passionate, curious and growth-minded team members who bring diverse perspectives and experiences to accomplish our shared mission. Even if you don’t meet all the qualifications, we would suggest you still apply.