The University of Waterloo Library seeks a creative and collegial developer for
the position of Library Information Technology Specialist/Developer to join our
digital initiatives team. The Digital Initiatives (DI) department is a small,
highly collaborative, user-focused team that prioritizes learning and
professional development. The team supports proprietary and open-source
software, both locally hosted and cloud-based, to enable research, open access,
scholarly communication, and digital scholarship projects.
A position that is suitable for hybrid work and reporting to the Head, Digital
Initiatives, the developer will work on library software development activities
to support the research, teaching and learning activities of the University of
Waterloo.
Focus for this position will include supporting the development and maintenance
of web applications via our institutional CMS (Drupal based) and digital
scholarship software, projects, and repositories (eg. DSpace, Omeka, OJS,
Islandora) within a Linux environment. Working collaboratively, the software
development activities may encompass the software development lifecycle,
including initial investigation, configuration and setup, design, testing,
updates and ongoing support, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The successful
candidate will have excellent knowledge of web-development technologies and
frameworks (eg. Javascript, CSS, HTML5); scripting languages such as Python;
and relational and NoSQL databases.
The Library Information Technology Specialist/Developer liaises and
collaborates with library staff, faculty, and researchers across departments to
analyze needs and recommend technological solutions. The position and DI
department work closely with Library Technology and Facilities Services (LTFS)
and campus Information Systems and Technology (IST) to successfully launch
projects and ensure ongoing support and maintenance. The position may also
collaborate with IT professionals across other academic institutions. The
successful candidate will work well with groups, including subject experts who
are not IT professionals.
The University of Waterloo library is the campus's partner in learning,
research and innovation. It has two main campus locations plus three satellite
locations to meet the diverse needs of our community. The University was built
for change and the Library’s agility allows us to continuously transform
approaches to creating, discovering, using, sharing and preserving information.
We equip researchers and students with critical research skills – while
committing to open and equitable access to information – to empower our campus
community to improve our world as active citizens, creative problem solvers and
agile leaders. Our work is done with a strong commitment to equity, diversity
and inclusion (EDI).
The Library supports many campus priorities including student wellness,
sustainability, and the development of Indigenous initiatives, recognizing the
responsibility of truth and reconciliation as outlined in the 94 Calls To
Action.
The University of Waterloo Library is a member of the Ontario Council of
University Libraries (OCUL), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries
(CARL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Coalition for
Networked Information (CNI). The Library is transitioning towards enhanced
collaboration on a shared library platform through the OCUL Collaborative
Futures project.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in a computing discipline together with relevant
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated proficiency with two or more current web programming languages
Development or administrative experience with a web content-management system
Demonstrated proficiency applying best practices to technical projects
Demonstrated understanding of web accessibility guidelines and their practical
use
Creativity and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
A strong commitment to high quality customer service
Demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with all staff in a respectful
and sensitive manner
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently without direct
supervision and to work well in a team-based environment
Experience with team collaboration tools, version control systems, and
application deployment
Demonstrated experience with Linux server platforms, related software, and
basic system administration utilities
Assets:
Experience with PHP, Java, XML, XSLT, Python is an asset
Experience with Solr is an asset
Experience with APIs is an asset
Experience with one or more relational database management systems is an asset
Experience with Drupal, WordPress, or similar open-source content management
system is an asset
Familiarity with the Fedora Commons repository system and access layers (e.g.,
Islandora, Hydra) is an asset
Familiarity with Open Source digital scholarship publishing platforms (eg.
Omeka, DSpace, OJS) is an asset
Experience in an academic setting is an asset
Compensation:
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience
qualifications within the USG 9-11 salary level. Hiring range: $63,738 -
$94,726 based on 2022/23 salary scales.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare
and tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, and
health and wellness supports. For full details see:
https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/support-employees
We welcome interested candidates to connect directly with Krista Godfrey, Head,
Digital Initiatives, to learn more about this exciting position. Krista may be
reached at +1-519-888-4567 ext. 40014 or by email at k3godf...@uwaterloo.ca
Deadline for applications: For assured consideration, applications should be
received by August 26, 2022.
Job openings are posted until the position has been filled. Due to the number
of applications received, only applicants who are selected for an interview
will be contacted.
For more about this job and to apply: To apply go to external opportunities at
Careers at Waterloo.
The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action
framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live
and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and
Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand
Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side
of the Grand River.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its
students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an
integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all
employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values
of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from
candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including
applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black,
racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with
disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace
accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrh...@uwaterloo.ca
or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
About the University of Waterloo
Waterloo has spawned thousands of commercial and social enterprises, is home to
the world's largest co-operative education program and boasts a uniquely
entrepreneurial culture that encourages experimentation and risk-taking. The
result is an outstanding learning and research experience for more than 36,000
undergraduate and graduate students in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada — the anchor
of Canada’s innovation corridor.
University of Waterloo — Canada’s top innovation university — is a research
powerhouse and the engine of one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems.
Offering world-class scholarship and research, combined with unparalleled
experience-based education, Waterloo builds a better future for Canada and the
world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant
to the needs of today and tomorrow. For more information about Waterloo, please
visit the University of Waterloo website.
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