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Competition No. - S10032420
Posting Date - Jul 13, 2007
Closing Date - Jul 31, 2007
Position Type - Full Time - Operating Funded
Salary range - $3,961.53 to $5,053.53 per month
Grade - 10
Hours - 35 per wk

This position has a comprehensive benefits program.
This position ends March 31, 2009, with the possibility of extension.

Duties

* Reporting to the Manager, Collections/Digitization Program, the Web Applications Developer is an integral part of the collections management digitization team that provides development and support for the University of Alberta Museums’ information technology initiatives
* Develops and maintains searchable web interfaces, web portals and custom applications for the University of Alberta Museums' collections database
* Monitors and supports the University of Alberta Museums' web site
* Develops and supports custom scripts to automate certain functions of the digital collections management process
* Creates and maintains databases
* Ensures that all completed projects are world-wide web standards compliant
* Maintains other departmental custom web applications as required
* Collects and monitors web stats
* Other related duties as required

Qualifications

* BSc in Computing Science or equivalent combined with knowledge of advanced web programming and application development
* Excellent working knowledge of ASP.NET, VB.NET, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, Oracle 8i or higher, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and higher, and Microsoft Access
* Knowledge of HTTP protocols and experience with XML
* Working knowledge of web accessibility and usability standards
* Experience with SQL Plus, Visual Studio.NET, and SQL Enterprise Manager developer tools
* Knowledge and experience with Flash, Adobe Photoshop, C#, AJAX and Java would be an asset
* Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational and time management skills
* Meticulous attention to detail
* Outstanding interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to client service and a professional and positive approach
* Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with others

Applications may be forwarded to:

Mail -

Chantelle De Martin, Museums and Collections Services
University of Alberta
Ring House 1
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1

Fax - (780) 492-6185

** Please ensure to reference Competition No. S10032420 when forwarding applications. **

Please Note:
Applicants being considered will generally be contacted within 3-4 weeks of the deadline date. Those not contacted are thanked for their interest and encouraged to apply for future positions advertised by the University.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

The records arising from this competition will be managed in accordance with provisions of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP).