VACANCY: Webmaster

The Winnipeg FIR is hiring! If you have experience with the web, Winnipeg may be looking for someone like you!

The Winnipeg FIR is currently seeking a webmaster. This job will mainly involve regular maintenance of the Winnipeg FIR website, as well as making upgrades when necessary. See further below for more details.

Reports to: FIR Chief, Deputy FIR Chief

Responsible For: Managing the Winnipeg FIR’s Web Services, as well as (but not limited to) the following:

  • Maintaining an online presence on the network and in the Winnipeg Discord, VATCAN TeamSpeak and forum
  • Developing, managing and overseeing the Winnipeg Discord, website and data services
  • Responding quickly to website and data system needs
  • Developing and implementing policies and procedures for the operation and maintenance of the FIR web and data systems
  • Frequently checking and responding to emails in a timely matter
  • Selecting assistants as required
  • Any other duties as directed by the FIR Chief, Deputy FIR Chief or Chief Instructor.

Minimum Requirements:

The successful applicant should meet the following minimum standards:

  • Be an active member of the network in good standing
  • Be a member of the Winnipeg FIR, or willing to transfer upon selection. Hold an S2 rating or higher
  • Must be proficient with but not limited to; PHP, HTML, MySQL, CSS, etc.

Skills Assets:

  • Possession of a high degree of commitment and motivation
  • Familiarity with APIs for other applications (Google, Twitter, etc.)
  • Leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience

Applications should be submitted to the Winnipeg FIR Chief: Adam Brookman via email at [email protected]. Please include the following in your application:

  • Name, email address and CID
  • Examples of previous work (ex. GitHub)
  • Summary of previous experience with PHP, MySQL, or other related projects
  • Examples of any leadership, managerial, or supervisory experience (if applicable)

All applications must be sent to [email protected]. Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing any relevant staffing experience in VATSIM. Real World experience is applicable, and any information shared with the application, at the request of the applicant, will be held in confidence. Applications will be received until a suitable candidate is found. Suitable applications with the above qualifications will receive a response for an interview.