Web Developer Application - TechnicalitiesPlus

Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team for this 18 month maternity leave replacement role—with the possibility of it growing into a permanent position.
You can read a full description of the position here.

We’re a small, values-driven, fully remote web development company seeking a new teammate who brings fresh perspective, strong technical skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our company culture is shaped by our commitment to learning, ownership, candor, and supporting each other. We’re interested in hearing from candidates from diverse backgrounds who share these values.

Please answer the following questions honestly and thoughtfully. There are short answer items, multiple choice, and rating scale questions. The questionnaire should take about 30 minutes. Please note, the deadline for applications is November 24th at 9am ET.

Your responses help us learn about your experience, values, and approach—not just your skills. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

Web Dev Application

1. What interests you most about joining our team for this role?

2. Do you have any experience working remotely? What do you see as the benefits and challenges of working remotely?

3. Tell us about a time when you made a mistake. How did you respond, and what happened next?

4. Which of the following is most important for remote team communication?

Sending detailed emails every day to document everything.

Maintaining clarity, consistency, and visibility across channels.

Relying only on written updates to avoid meetings.

Regular video calls or check-ins to stay aligned.

Keeping communication to a minimum to avoid distractions.

Silence is best — less noise means more focus.

5. If you're stuck on a task while working remotely, what should you do?

Wait for your manager to notice and offer help.

Keep working at it alone until you figure it out, no matter how long it takes.

Summarize the issue, what you've tried, and reach out to your team for input.

Say nothing and hope it resolves itself.

6. When you disagree with a teammate, you typically:

Avoid the conversation to keep the peace.

Push your viewpoint until it's accepted.

Seek to understand their perspective and find common ground.

Escalate the issue to a manager.

7. Describe a time you had to quickly learn a new technology or process. What approach did you take?

8. What is a best practice for staying productive as a remote team member?

Work in long, uninterrupted blocks without checking in.

Keep your calendar and status updated, and communicate progress regularly.

Respond only when asked, to avoid distractions.

Focus solely on your tasks and avoid team conversations.

9. You notice someone frequently interrupts others on remote calls. What’s the best, respectful approach?

Privately message them during the call to ask them to stop.

Raise the issue in the next team meeting to make sure everyone hears it.

Speak with them privately after the call, sharing what you’ve observed and inviting reflection.

Say nothing — it’s not your place to intervene.

10. What does building an inclusive, diverse team mean to you?

11. If you noticed unconscious bias affecting a decision, what would you do?

Say nothing — it’s not your place to challenge the decision.

Privately raise your concern with the decision-maker, framing it constructively.

Call it out publicly during the meeting to ensure accountability.

Document your concern and escalate it to HR.

12. You’re working remotely and your internet connection drops during a team video call. What’s the best thing to do?

Wait until someone notices and follows up with you.

Restart your router and rejoin silently when possible.

Troubleshoot quickly, then notify the team via chat or email about the issue.

Log off and assume the meeting will continue without you.

13. Please rate your current skill level for each of the following technologies from no experience (0) to advanced (5):

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We appreciate your time and your thoughtful responses. All information you provide will be kept confidential and used solely for the purposes of assessing your fit for this role and our team. If you have questions about the process or your application, please feel free to reach out to us through the contact form on our website: https://www.technicalities.ca/contact/.

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