About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

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Unit Overview
The Office of Indigenous Initiatives is responsible for championing and/or supporting through advice and counsel Indigenous initiatives across a broad range of areas including student affairs, academic programs, workforce planning, space planning, policy and implementation, and training and development etc... Through collaborative and community-engaged processes, the Office will facilitate partnerships that increase Indigenous voices and presence across all levels of work, study and research at Western.

Office of Indigenous Initiatives Priority areas

• Institutional Indigenous strategic planning
• Indigenous communications
• Indigenous community engagement and advisories
• Indigenous space planning and management
• Indigenous access and recruitment strategies
• Indigenous curriculum and training development
• Indigenous faculty and staff recruitment and retention strategy

Responsibilities

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Indigenous Engagement at Western University, the Web Projects Coordinator will support the successful implementation of a new institutional website template by coordinating the transition of existing websites. This includes rebuilding webpages, collecting and refining content, and working closely with stakeholders within the OII.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with experience in digital content, website structure, and accessibility standards. This temporary, full-time position plays a key role in enhancing the Indigenous Initiatives web presence and ensuring consistent, high-quality user experience across all related web properties. Please note, it is expected that this role will be filled by reappointment.

Key Responsibilities

Website Rebuild & Migration

• Rebuilds webpages in the new website template using the designated content management system (CMS)
• Reviews and updates existing content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with current priorities
• Ensures all content adheres to web accessibility standards (AODA/WCAG) and usability principles
• Coordinates the migration of web content from outdated pages and websites to the new template structure
• Conducts quality assurance checks to ensure all links, images, and embedded elements are functional and correctly formatted
• Maintains consistency with the Western brand guidelines, tone, and digital style

Content Coordination

• Collaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to gather content and source missing information
• Advises stakeholders on best practices for structuring and presenting web content
• Supports content optimization for search engines (SEO) and overall readability
• Tracks progress of content migration tasks and contributes to project reporting and workflow documentation

Digital Communications & Strategy Support

• Participates in regular team meetings to align priorities and resolve content or technical challenges
• Provides recommendations on content structure, site architecture, or layout improvements during the rebuild
• Contributes to the continuous improvement of web content strategy, based on user experience and analytics insights
• Stays current with digital communications trends, particularly in accessibility, design, and user engagement

Qualifications

Education

Post-secondary education in communications, digital media, web development, or a related field

Experience

1–3 years of experience working with websites, digital content, or CMS platforms (Drupal, WordPress, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to rebuild pages in CMS, troubleshoot formatting issues, and conduct quality assurance check (links, images, embedded content)
• Excellent written communication and editorial skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Creative problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment
• Possesses a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Builds positive relationships with departments and balances different perspectives while maintaining standards
• Ability to learn new systems, templates, or digital tools quickly as the rebuild progresses
• Experience working in a higher education, public sector, or large institutional environment is an asset
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS, web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and SEO best practices considered an asset
• Knowledge of Canadian web accessibility standards (AODA, WCAG 2.1)

Equity & Inclusion Statement

Western University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Background Checks

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they maybe requested prior to any offer of employment.

Affirmation Policy

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 - Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, please note this role is expected to be filled by reappointment.