WordPress Developer Co-Op - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

The opportunity

The City of Mississauga is offering an exciting temporary co-op opportunity for students seeking technology jobs in Mississauga. This role provides hands-on experience working in a professional web development environment, offering exposure to WordPress, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs, cloud technologies, accessibility standards, domain management, DNS configuration, SSL certificates, and development workflows. Depending on project needs, exposure to Vue.js may also be provided.

The WordPress Developer Co-op Student will support the development, maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement of the organization's WordPress websites and digital platforms. Working under the guidance of experienced team members, the student will assist with WordPress configuration, content management, troubleshooting, quality assurance, accessibility, and web development activities in a primarily office and computer-based hybrid environment.

Who we're looking for

To be considered for this competition, applicants must meet specific educational and eligibility criteria:

• Currently enrolled in a University or College program related to Computer Science, Software Development, Web Development, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Enrolled in a recognized post-secondary co-op program and eligible to complete a Work Term during January to April, 2027.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada, with proof of enrolment in a related program uploaded when completing the application.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and web development concepts.
• Exposure to WordPress, JavaScript, or PHP is considered an asset.
• Exposure to Vue.js is considered an asset but is not required.
• Exposure to Git, AWS/Azure, APIs, DNS, or SSL is considered an asset.
• Basic awareness of web accessibility or WCAG standards is considered an asset.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Good problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills with strong attention to detail.

Day-to-day

As part of the Enterprise Business Solutions team within the IT Division, the student will assist with a variety of tasks:

• Assist with day-to-day WordPress website maintenance and support.
• Assist with creating and updating WordPress pages, templates, themes, and plugins.
• Support front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Assist with basic PHP and WordPress development tasks.
• Gain experience working with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
• Assist with website testing, troubleshooting, and bug identification.
• Assist with accessibility testing and remediation, including WCAG-related requirements.
• Support WordPress plugin and core update testing.
• Gain exposure to APIs, AWS/Azure, domains, DNS, HTTPS, and SSL certificates.
• May gain exposure to Vue.js depending on project requirements.
• Assist with technical documentation, task tracking, and research.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with development team members.

Compensation and perks

• Hourly rate ranging from 20.64 to 24.53 CAD.
• Standard work week of 35 hours.
• Hybrid workplace model operating out of the Civic Centre.