Web Administrator

POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Term (1 Year Contract)

LOCATION:  Remote or Hybrid Ottawa

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:  Fluency in English is required; any knowledge of French, at any level, is an asset.

SALARY: $55,000 – $58,000 annual

BENEFITS: 3 weeks of vacation, plus an office closure between Christmas and New Year, and up to 10 sick days per year. Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, matching RRSP program after probationary period

POSTING DATE:  April 17, 2026

DEADLINE: May 18, 2026

START DATE: TBD

About the Organization

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (www.cpaws.org) is a national charitable organization with 13 chapters across Canada, with nearly 100 staff and hundreds of volunteers who have helped to protect over half a million square kilometers of Canada’s public land, freshwaters and ocean  since 1963.

Our conservation vision is to permanently protect at least half of Canada’s public land, freshwater and ocean within in a framework of reconciliation – for the benefit of both wildlife and humans.

CPAWS is based on the unceded and unsurrendered lands of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, and works in both unceded and treaty lands of First Nations, Métis and Inuit throughout the country known as Canada.

CPAWS is committed to operating in a way that upholds justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI). We are also working to ensure our office is an inclusive and safe place for people from diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

CPAWS National Office is hiring a Website Administrator reporting to the National Web Developer and Designer. The successful candidate will play a key role by providing tactical web updates and support to the Communications team and is responsible for web page development and marketing email deployment. This role will work closely with various CPAWS teams and chapters to advance our mission, increase visibility, and drive engagement with our organization’s initiatives and programs.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a website administrator with 2+ years of experience. We’re looking for a digitally savvy person who is versatile and eager to explore new technologies, the web, information systems, and design.

An innovative person who enjoys learning and experimenting with new tools will do well in this role. Being organized, detail-oriented and motivated by system improvement and optimization is key, as we’re seeking someone who can improve workflows and digital experiences.

Having a collaborative mindset, working closely with others to achieve common goals and staying responsive with various teams amid ongoing work is something we value.

We appreciate each employee’s creativity and innovation and offer a collegial work environment, professional development opportunities, and a generous benefits package.

This is a full-time, one year term position with the possibility of renewal. After the 90-day probational period, the successful candidate will be eligible to participate in CPAWS’ comprehensive group benefits insurance plan and group registered retirement savings plan, in accordance with CPAWS HR Policy.

Responsibilities

1)     Website Administration and Support (70%):

a.      Develop, maintain and implement websites, microsites, advocacy pages, donation forms, emails templates and other digital platforms.

b.      Implement templates for advocacy, fundraising pages and emails into Wordpress and CRM systems such as Engaging Networks.

c.      Publish new content and update digital platforms to reflect the organization's latest news, campaigns, and initiatives.

d.      Track and report on web traffic (primarily through Google Analytics) and email performance, to measure impact.

2)     Quality Control (10%):

a.      Optimize UI and designs for web use.

b.      Conduct tests and analyze data to monitor quality, security, user interface experiences and to identify areas for improvement.

3)     Technical Support & Collaboration (20%):

a.      Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program staff, development, and chapters to ensure seamless project delivery.

Accountability and Authority

The National Website Administrator will work remotely or from Ottawa, and report to the National Web Developer and Designer.  They will work closely with the other teams at our National Office, while supporting CPAWS chapter staff and members of the National Board of Trustees across the country.

All staff are accountable through the staff structure to the National Executive Director for the planning and delivery of programs and services for which they are responsible. The National Executive Director is responsible for staff management and development, and the effectiveness of programs and services within the priorities and budgets approved by the Board.

The Human Resources Policy guides the National Executive Director in the day-to-day management of the organization. All CPAWS staff will ensure they have read, understand and adhere to the policy manual.

Qualifications & Expectations

Essential Assets

•                  Experience in UX / UI design 

•                 Experience with CRM systems and database management and a good understanding of web hosting and DNS management 

•                  Strong knowledge of web development and integration (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) 

•                  Experience maintaining and updating CMS platforms such as WordPress 

•                  Experience with web performance monitoring platforms like Google Analytics

•                  Experience with digital marketing, email marketing and related tools and platforms

•                  Ability to quickly learn new digital tools 

Nice to Have

•                  Bilingual (French / English) 

•                  Experience managing digital communications for an organization 

•                  Knowledge of data analysis and digital marketing metrics 

•                  Experience with graphic design and layout tools such as Illustrator,Photoshop  or Canva

•                  Experience with Microsoft 365 

•                  Interest in other types of digital technology 

•                  Experience in WordPress development

•                  Familiarity with more advanced web practices and technologies (e.g. libraries, frameworks, APIs, etc.)

Application Submission and Hiring Process

CPAWS is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to equitable representation and diversity of perspectives and ideas. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Please contact us if you should require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process at 

Please apply through this link: https://cpws.bamboohr.com/careers/43 . Please ensure to send your letter and resume saved into a single PDF with the file name: “LAST NAME_Web Administrator” by May 18, 2026.

We thank all candidates for their interest in the position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, as we are looking to fill this position quickly. We expect to have two round of interviews and that interviews will last up to one hour. They may take place in person, or over Zoom, dependent on the needs of the candidate. We commit to contacting all candidates who we interview within two weeks of the interview date.