RQ11617 – UX Designer – Junior

S M Software Solutions Inc; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 50 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a Junior UX Designer to create intuitive web and mobile experiences, conduct user research, and collaborate with stakeholders to align with the Ontario Design System and Digital Service Standard.

This onsite role in Toronto requires proficiency in Figma and Canvas, ability to lead UX projects, run workshops, and deliver wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys for diverse projects.

Qualificações

• Experience designing GUI for web and mobile based on user interaction.
• Experience as a UX/UI designer for web and mobile applications.
• Ability to lead UX projects, design workshops, and stakeholder alignment sessions.
• Experience managing end-to-end user research from recruitment to synthesis.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools, including Figma and Canvas.
• Ability to work with the Ontario Design System and Digital Service Standard.

Responsabilidades

• Create effective, user-friendly interfaces and iterate based on testing.
• Design the overall functionality to ensure a great user experience.
• Develop interfaces for diverse projects such as digital displays and publications.
• Take a user-centered approach and rapidly test and iterate designs.
• Conduct user research, interviews, and surveys, translating findings into artifacts.

Conhecimentos

Figma

Canvas

User research

Wireframing

Prototyping

UI/UX design

Stakeholder collaboration

Ferramentas

Figma

Canvas

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11617

We are seeking a Junior UX Designer with experience in user experience (UX) design, user interface (UI) design, interactive design, user research, wireframing, prototyping, and designing web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Figma, Canvas, and similar design tools, with the ability to conduct user research, facilitate design workshops, collaborate with stakeholders, and create intuitive, accessible, user-friendly digital experiences. The successful candidate will support end-to-end UX projects, apply user-centered design principles, and ensure alignment with the Ontario Design System and Digital Service Standard.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: RQ11617 – UX Designer – Junior
• Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
• Work Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 Days per Week
• Estimated Start Date: October 27, 2026
• Estimated End Date: May 6, 2027
• Business Days: 135.00
• Extension: Probable after the initial mandate
• Hours: 7.25 hours per day
• Security Level: No Clearance Required

Must Have

• Relevant experience creating graphical user interface (GUI) designs based on user interaction and performance.
• Experience as a UX Designer, Interactive Designer, UI Designer, or in a similar role designing web and mobile applications.
• Ability to define and lead UX projects, design workshops, and alignment sessions with stakeholders and business users.
• Experience managing end-to-end user research, from participant recruitment to synthesis.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools.
• Experience with Figma, Canvas, and similar tools.
• Ability to work with the Ontario Design System.
• Knowledge of the Digital Service Standard.

Nice to Have

• Ontario Public Service (OPS) or public sector experience.

Description

Responsibilities

• Create effective, user-friendly, and visually appealing interfaces.
• Design the overall functionality of products to ensure a great user experience and iterate on designs in accordance with user-testing results.
• Design user interfaces for various projects, such as digital displays, publications, media, and other creative materials as required.
• Take a user-centered design approach and rapidly test and iterate on designs.
• Conceive and conduct user research, interviews, and surveys, translating findings into sitemaps, user flows, customer journey maps, wireframes, mock‑ups, and prototypes.

General Skills

• Relevant experience creating graphical user interface (GUI) designs based on user interaction and performance.
• Experience as a UX Designer, Interactive Designer, UI Designer, or in a similar role designing web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools.
• Thorough understanding of the limitations and appropriate use of web development technologies.
• Experience designing online programs with an emphasis on the emotional aspects of human experience.
• Experience conceiving and conducting user research, interviews, and surveys, and translating findings into sitemaps, user flows, user journey maps, wireframes, mock‑ups, and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.
• Experience designing the overall functionality of products to ensure a great user experience and iterating on designs in accordance with user-testing results.
• Experience designing and delivering wireframes, user stories, user flows, user journeys, mock‑ups, and prototypes optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
• Experience facilitating the client’s product vision by researching, conceiving, sketching, prototyping, and user‑testing experiences for digital products optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
• Experience identifying design problems and devising elegant solutions.
• Experience making strategic design and user‑experience decisions related to core and new functions and features.
• Experience gathering user feedback to configure existing interfaces.
• A team player with a track record of meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and demonstrating client relationship management experience.

Experience And Skill Set Requirements

• General Skills — 55%
• Thorough understanding of the limitations and appropriate use of web development technologies.
• Experience designing online programs with an emphasis on the emotional aspects of human experience.
• Experience conceiving and conducting user research, interviews, and surveys, and translating findings into sitemaps, user flows, user journey maps, wireframes, mock‑ups, and prototypes that lead to intuitive user experiences.
• Experience designing the overall functionality of products to ensure a great user experience and iterating on designs in accordance with user-testing results.
• Experience designing and delivering wireframes, user stories, user flows, user journeys, mock‑ups, and prototypes optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
• Experience facilitating the client’s product vision by researching, conceiving, sketching, prototyping, and user‑testing experiences for digital products optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
• Experience identifying design problems and devising elegant solutions.
• Experience making strategic design and user‑experience decisions related to core and new functions and features.
• Experience gathering user feedback to configure existing interfaces.
• A team player with a track record of meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and demonstrating client relationship management experience.
• Experience with Figma, Canvas, and similar tools.
• Communications Skills — 30%
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation, including reports, reviews, and assessments.
• Skilled in conveying design concepts and development processes in a clear, understandable manner to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA specialists, and business stakeholders, to achieve common project goals.
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively within a team and engaging with individuals at different levels.
• Desirable Skills — 10%
• Knowledge of accessibility testing.
• Ability to work with the Ontario Design System.
• Knowledge of the Digital Service Standard.
• Experience with complex design challenges, especially those involving legacy systems and nuanced stakeholder and approval relationships.
• Proficiency in designing with accessibility in mind and meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA requirements.
• Prior Public Service/OPS Experience — 5%
• Prior Ontario Public Service (OPS) or public sector experience.

Additional Information

• Work Arrangement: Onsite – 5 days per week.
• Email is the best way to reach us.