Assistant, Web & Intranet

Position: Assistant, Web & Intranet

Status: Temporary Full-Time 

Department: Communications & Marketing 

Site: The Michener Institute

Salary: $20.71 – $25.89 per hour (commensurate based on experience)

Hours: 35 hours weekly

Vacancies: 1 (New)

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences to enhance the health of individuals and communities in Ontario and beyond, we encourage you to apply for the Assistant, Web & Intranet position with The Michener Institute. 

The Assistant, Web & Intranet is an entry-level role is for an individual who will assist in the day-to-day management of Michener’s web-based platforms. Supporting the Senior Advisor, Web, the Coordinator will ensure Michener’s websites and intranet remain functional, accessible and up to date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting and monitoring of Michener’s websites and intranet.
• Upload and format content (text, images, video) provided by the communications team, ensuring it meets brand standards and web best practices.
• Assist in performing regular audits to ensure all digital content complies with AODA and WCAG standards.
• Conduct ongoing link checks, image optimizations and content audits to ensure information is relevant and up-to-date.
• Assist with WordPress plugin updates, CSS/HTML tweaks and basic troubleshooting of site issues.
• Help pull metrics from Google Analytics to support the Senior Advisor in data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in creating and updating documentation and guides for staff members who contribute content to the site.
• Act as a junior resource on larger marketing initiatives, supporting web-based components of integrated campaigns.

Education and Experience

• Recent graduate of a post-secondary program in Web Development, Digital Media, Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• A strong portfolio or GitHub profile demonstrating a solid grasp of modern web fundamentals.

Technical Skills

• High proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Practical experience with WordPress and an interest in learning SharePoint.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator) for resizing and optimizing web assets.
• A baseline understanding of SEO principles and a strong commitment to AODA/web accessibility.
• Exposure to PHP, MySQL or Bootstrap is considered an asset.

Interpersonal & Soft Skills

• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates a keen eye for precision, identifying technical inconsistencies—such as broken links or misaligned pixels—that others may overlook.
• Eager Learner: Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of evolving web trends and proactively masters new systems and workflows.
• Collaborative: Prioritizes fast, quality delivery and responsive support, ensuring prompt and high-quality solutions to stakeholders’ web needs.
• Organized: Effectively manages high volumes of small tasks and support tickets while remaining focused on broader project deadlines.

Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance documents required upon hire

Why join Michener?

Working at The Michener Institute means that you are building a career alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals and educators in Canada. Michener is integrated with UHN, Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital, and offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at Michener.

• Extended Health Care (including paramedical) coverage
• Dental coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Professional Development funding for courses, conferences, seminars, and textbooks
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gym, etc.)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.