[Sigia-l] JOB: User Experience Designer and Project Manager in British Columbia

[Dave Tanchak]

The British Columbia Institute of Technology's Information Technology
Services Department is looking for a temporary, full-time User
Experience Designer and Project Manager (Senior Systems Analyst), Web
Services. This position may be extended due to return of incumbent,
and/or, posted in the future as a regular full time position. Working
with stakeholders around BCIT, you will lead website and application
initiatives consistent with the principles of interaction design and
information architecture.

The User Experience Designer and Project Manager will identify,
document and implement site strategy and design specifications for
BCIT web environments. Working in a project team, you will develop new
websites and assist in maintaining existing websites. You will create
strategic documentation to guide the development of the user
experience for BCIT information spaces, and co-ordinate resources
within the Web Services team. In addition, you will provide input to
the presentation layer and provide hands-on development support (HTML,
CSS) as required.
Required Qualifications

* Minimum two-year diploma in Computer Systems / Web Development or
bachelor's degree in science or business
* Minimum six years of current, practical experience, of which at
least two demonstrate experience in user experience design, preferably
in an educational setting
* Demonstrated ability with requirements definition, site mapping,
client interaction, web usability design, interaction design and
information architecture
* Proficiency in visual design and screen layout
* Proficiency in authoring and editing (X)HTML and CSS documents
without the assistance of web editors, including an understanding of
their constraints with regard to user experience
* Excellent communication, facilitation and consultative support
skills; proven ability to support clients both in person and by phone
* Experience with web content management systems workflow
* In-depth experience with Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Visio,
and Adobe Acrobat Professional
* Ability to articulate design solutions and sell stakeholders on
design recommendations
* Ability to develop schedules, action plans, and implementation
guidelines for web projects.

Experience in the following would also be an asset

* Marqui CMS
* AJAX
* Editing content for the web
* Usability testing

Attributes

* Strong attention to detail, customer focused, ability to learn and
adapt quickly and with ease.
* A highly enthusiastic and effective oral/written communicator with
excellent English verbal and written communications skills. A team
leader; enjoys working with people.
* Well-organized, methodical approach.
* Keen interest in Internet technology and an ability to make it easy-to-use.
* Good sense of humour and an ability to prevent absurdity from
affecting a commitment to results.
* Energetic, motivated self-starter with the ability to learn quickly,
fierce desire to meet deadlines.


TERM OF APPOINTMENT: ASAP until September 28, 2007
SALARY RANGE: $55,199 to $73,249 per annum (Placement based on
education and experience)
COMPETITION NUMBER: 07ST523

BCIT offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package and a
diverse, enthusiastic workplace. BCIT is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Dave Tanchak
Manager, Web Services
British Columbia Institute of Technology
p: 604.456.8141  m: 604.318.6639
www.bcit.ca