About the Company

Indigenous Climate Action (ICA) is an Indigenous-led climate justice organization that works to build Indigenous climate leadership through community-based education, relationship building, and movement support. Our work centres Indigenous rights, sovereignty, land-based knowledge systems, and climate justice across Turtle Island.

ICA is seeking a skilled web designer and developer to redesign and develop our organizational website. The new website will serve as ICA’s primary digital platform for storytelling, education, campaigns, research, fundraising, and community engagement.

The redesigned platform should reflect ICA’s organizational values, strengthen accessibility and usability, and support long-term growth and sustainability. As a web designer and developer at ICA, you will play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission and goals.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a web development partner capable of delivering a redesigned and accessible organizational website, improved site architecture and user experience, a flexible and maintainable content management system, migration and retention of existing content and resources, technical documentation and staff training, and ongoing maintenance and support options post-launch.

Conduct meetings with ICA staff and key stakeholders to understand project requirements and objectives
Review existing website structure and digital assets to identify areas for improvement
Assess audience needs and user journeys to inform site architecture and design decisions
Provide recommendations for site architecture and platform improvements to enhance accessibility and usability
Develop a responsive website design that is accessible across desktop and mobile devices
Integrate ICA branding and visual identity into the website design
Implement SEO and performance optimization techniques to improve website visibility and engagement
Ensure accessibility compliance and implement security best practices
Develop a content management system that is flexible and maintainable
Migrate and retain existing content from Squarespace, including blog posts, reports, and organizational resources

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have

5+ years of experience in web design and development, with a focus on accessibility and usability
Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with experience in responsive web design
Experience with content management systems, such as WordPress or Drupal
Knowledge of SEO principles and performance optimization techniques
Strong understanding of accessibility principles and WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Experience with website migration and content retention
Strong communication and project management skills, with experience working with stakeholders and team members

Nice-to-Have

Experience working with Indigenous-led organizations or communities
Knowledge of land-based knowledge systems and climate justice principles
Experience with website analytics and performance monitoring tools
Knowledge of security best practices and website security implementation
Certificate in web development, design, or a related field

Technical Skills

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS or Azure experience
Cloud-based content management systems

We use cloud-based infrastructure to support our website and digital assets, and experience with cloud-based systems is an asset.

Databases

MySQL or MongoDB experience
Database management and optimization

We use databases to store and manage our website content and user data, and experience with database management is necessary.

CI/CD

Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
Automated testing and deployment scripts

We use CI/CD tools to streamline our development and deployment process, and experience with these tools is an asset.

What We Offer

ICA offers a competitive annual salary ranging from 90000 to 140000, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

Remote flexibility and opportunity to work from anywhere
Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
Generous paid time off and vacation policy
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization
Professional development and training opportunities
Equipment stipend and access to the latest technology and tools

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, and we welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about our mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the remote work setup like?

We offer a flexible remote work arrangement, with the opportunity to work from anywhere. We use digital collaboration tools to stay connected and communicate with team members.

What is the hiring process and timeline?

We will review applications and conduct interviews with selected candidates. We anticipate the hiring process to take approximately 2-3 weeks, with a start date as soon as possible.

What is the team size and tech stack like?

Our team is small but growing, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We use a range of technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and content management systems like WordPress or Drupal.