Web & Multimedia Designer

Innovation, Technology and Communications
*More than one position may be filled*

Competition #184

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.25 hours per week. It will be offered in accordance with conditions identified in the Collective Agreement between the City of Brandon and CUPE Local 69. First consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees. The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Note: Successful applicant must obtain satisfactory results from a criminal background investigation.

Rate of Pay: $32.79 - $43.72 per hour (2026 Rates)

Closing Date: 11:59pm on February 11, 2026.
This competition will include testing and an interview.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Submit your cover letter and resume online at: https://jobbank.brandon.ca/
2. Attach a portfolio with pieces that best showcase your creative talents, such as website design, graphic design, photograph, video, etc.
• If your portfolio is online, please include a link (e.g. personal website, Google Drive, Dropbox, Behance, etc.). Ensure links are viewable without special permission.

PURPOSE OF POSITION
Reporting to the Manager of Innovation, Technology, and Communications, the Web & Multimedia Designer is responsible for creating and maintaining engaging digital experiences that support organizational goals. This role combines front-end web development with creative design and multimedia production to deliver high-quality content across web, social, and video platforms.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Web Development:
• Design, build and maintain responsive, user-friendly web pages and sites.
• Ensure accessibility, performance optimization and adherence to best practices.
• Develop and communicate website usage and security policies and standards to all users.
• Define site architecture and overall site structure for the various websites that the City of Brandon maintains to ensure site accuracy and currency.
• Perform regular content updates / content health checks on City of Brandon websites.
• Identify, recommend, and prioritize new web / software features and applications in conjunction with business leaders and department managers.
• Collaborate with other team members in conceptualizing and developing new software programs, applications and web applications.
• Recommend, schedule, and perform software / web improvements and upgrades.
• Create and recommend policies and procedures for publishing web pages and applications in conjunction with I.T.C. management.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing web applications and sites.
• Monitor and report on website traffic and performance.

Graphic Design and Branding:
• Create graphics for social media, web pages, presentations, digital ads, print materials, etc.
• Assist in developing visual assets such as annual reports, brochures, guides and templates
• Ensure all materials follow brand guidelines, tone and style
• Prepare graphics for various platforms, ensuring correct sizing, formatting and optimization
• Prepare print-ready files and liaise with internal City of Brandon departments when needed

Video & Multimedia Production:
• Create, edit and publish videos/photos for the Department’s web/social media efforts.

Collaboration & Support:
• Liaise with network and other system administrators to assist in resolving problems with software products or in the implementation of new products.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma.
• Post-secondary certification, degree or diploma in web development/design or graphic design from a University, College or Technical School.
• Hold and maintain a Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License.
• Sufficient experience in the information technology field to have demonstrated competence in related tasks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in creative design, supported by a comprehensive portfolio showcasing relevant work such as websites, graphic design projects, photography, videography, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Software Programming (including JavaScript and PHP)
• SharePoint
• Basic photography skills with a strong visual sense
• Social Media Experience
• Experience using Adobe InDesign and Premiere Pro
• Familiarity with the following Software Development Packages: Microsoft Visual Studio (.NET), SharePoint Designer.

WORK CONDITIONS
The Web & Multimedia Designer works independently and as part of a team providing support to a variety of people.
• Wide variety of tasks requiring ability to manage multiple unrelated projects and make independent decisions (daily).
• Self motivated and quality driven to perform independent projects (daily).
• Work in a shared and consultative manner with other employees (daily).

Please contact [email protected] for a complete job description

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. If you are interested in finding out more about the City of Brandon job opportunities as soon as they are posted, please follow us on Facebook or X!