WordPress Website Designer

The Perfect Candidate: 

• An innovative problem solver with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• An eye for clean, professional web and graphic design consistent with a bright, big-hearted, fun and well-connected brand.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and organized approach.
• Strong web design skills including working with Elementor and WordPress site design, theming, and plugin configuration.
• Strong command of HTML, CSS and PHP.
• Post-secondary education in IT, web design or digital communications beneficial.
• Hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns and digital analytics.
• Solid understanding of SEO strategy and tools (Google Search Console,  Analytics, Yoast, keyword optimization).
• Familiarity with hosting platforms and DNS troubleshooting.
• Able to work independently and deliver high-quality results on schedule.
• Strong web design skills including working with HTML and WordPress.
• An expert in SEO strategies and website performance optimizations.
• Curious and keen to become proficient in the use of AI tools and functionality for optimizing website performance, content creation and user experiences.
• Extremely strong written and verbal communication skills (English).

Responsibilities Include: 

• Oversee the completion of our website redesign on WordPress — customizing theme, building page templates for Elementor and streamlining our transition.
• Assisting with the optimization of online visibility and ranking through Google Ads and SEO and monitoring ongoing performance with Google Analytics.
• Manage hosting services, troubleshoot DNS issues, and maintain smooth integration between our web and email platforms.
• Troubleshoot integration of WP Job Manager plugin features to ensure a seamless and positive experience for job seekers and applicants as well as optimization of schema to ensure high ranking on Google’s Job Boards.
• Assist with the streamlining, design, coding, integration and testing of the web site related HTML codes and plugins.
• Explore the use of AI tools and functionality to improve and simplify content creation and interactions with employees, clients and applicants.
• Explore the use of AI tools and functionality to optimize posting jobs and achieving improved results on third party job boards.
• Teach company employees how to create, update and manage content efficiently with the set design parameters offering support and guidance as needed.
• Assist with the integration between WordPress forms and the company’s client and candidate CRM database.
• Track and follow-up on technical issues with service providers.
• Implement and maintain data backups, updates,  security standards and disaster recovery operations  to ensure ongoing reliability and performance.
• Regularly conduct tests and perform security, performance and functionality checks.
• Monitor analytics and report on site and marketing outcomes, suggesting improvements.

How To Apply:  

• Simply Create a Profile and upload your resume here (you only have to do this once):  www.whistler-jobs.com/apply
• Please include a link to your most recent website designs or portfolio.

Our career matching and consulting services are confidential and FREE to job seekers – with no strings or commitments required.

Tip for Out-of-Town Applicants:  If you are currently living outside the area, be sure to tell us about your plans to relocate including if you’ve already secured or researched local accommodation and your planned arrival date.  Must be legally permitted to work in Canada to be considered.

We will review all applications and contact candidates who have been selected for further consideration or an interview. Due to time constraints, we may not be able to contact all applicants – but we will try!  If you would like an update on your application, please email us at talent@whistler-jobs.com or call us at 604 905 4194 ext 2.

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