UX Researcher 0318-1616

Join to apply for the UX Researcher 0318-1616 role at Foilcon 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the UX Researcher 0318-1616 role at Foilcon HM Note: This hybrid contract role is three (3) days in office. Candidates resume must include first and last name. Description The purpose of this request is to acquire a resource to work alongside existing Leads, User Experience Design (UX) and Customer Experience (CX) to identify and document existing DesignOps and ResearchOps processes and templates, as well as identify any process gaps that exist. Ontario Health are in the early stages of establishing a DesignOps function and have a need to formalize and document repeatable CX/UX processes to increase the speed and efficiency with which the teams can operate on Pb4P and future initiatives. Must Haves 6+ years' hands-on experience with User experience (UX) and Customer Experience (CX) research methodologies and activities, including interviews, personas, surveys, customer journeys, usability testing and feedback loops Proven experience with DesignOps (Design Operations) and related processes management and optimization Good understanding of User experience (UX) design process Extensive experience with research planning and participant recruitment In-depth knowledge of survey development and management Experience in task flow analysis, generating user flows Strong documentation skills Excellent communications skills and ability to advocate for/champion CX/UX processes Must be able to effectively facilitate remote workshops / design thinking sessions Ability to multitask and work within a fast-paced environment Experienced in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator Experienced in Microsoft O365, including Word and Powerpoint Good knowledge of digital collaboration tools (Miro/Mural/Figjam or similar) Responsibilities Work closely with Customer Experience (CX) and User Experience (UX) Senior Managers and Leads to collect data, analyze existing workflows, processes and templates, and identify opportunities and gaps Work with key partners (Privacy, Security, Legal, Product) to determine what is required to obtain one-time approvals for repeatable CX/UX processes Formalize and document efficient, repeatable research and design processes for CX and UX teams Plan and facilitate team and partner feedback sessions to ideate on ideal solutions and determine the clarity and effectiveness of proposed processes and templates Iterate on documentation and templates to obtain any necessary approvals Provide regular feedback to the Senior Manager, Experience Design (UX) on progress and blockers Communicate with Customer Experience teams and partners to socialize approved processes and templates Perform other duties as assigned by management Desired Skills A professional accreditation or certification in User Experience (UX) UX research - 8+ years' experience planning and conducting research for web sites and applications (ex: comparative analysis, interviews, usability testing, focus groups and surveys), performing thematic analysis, and preparing insights reports Participant Recruitment - Relevant experience in planning and recruiting for user research studies, such as usability testing and interviews, including managing screeners , agreements and honorariums Process optimization – Expertise in documenting and streamlining workflows Problem-solving - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to devise simple, efficient solutions Collaboration and Organization - A team player with a reputation for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and maintaining client relationships Decision-Making - Proficient at strategic decision-making skills related to design and research operations Research tools - Good understanding of the limitations and appropriate use of research tools and software Whiteboarding Tools - Experience with digital whiteboarding and collaboration tools such as Mural, Miro and/or Figjam Experience working in a health care setting and/or with digital health solutions Experience working in the public sector Required Experience / Evaluation Criteria Experience with UX research for complex web sites and applications across a range of platforms and devices.: 10 Points Experience planning and conducting user research activities, including participant recruitment, analysing feedback and presenting findings.: 20 Points Experience creating user flows, wireframes (concepts), prototypes and mock-ups.: 20 Points Experience working in DesignOps function, identifying efficiencies in design and research operations and implementing repeatable and scalable processes.: 30 Points Experience with championing customer and user experience processes across organizations.: 10 Points Proficiency in relevant tools and software, such as Photoshop and/or Illustrator, Mural, Figjam and/or Miro (or similar whiteboarding tools) and TreeJack, UserTesting and/or UXPin (or similar research tools).: 5 Points Experience working with WCAG and/or AODA compliant web sites and applications.: 5 Points Total Capabilities Criteria: 100 Points Deliverables Include but are not limited to: Create CX and UX research process documentation, including: Overarching CX/UX Research Process High-level CX Research Process High-level UX Research Process Usability Testing process User Survey process User interview process User feedback process AODA testing process Brand alignment and design system selection process flow Process delta (outstanding processes to be documented) Document new (or revise existing) templates for repeatable activities, including: UX Research Plan CX Evaluation Plan Problem Statement and Opportunity Outline Target Audience Identification Experience Vision CX/UX Scope of Work and RACI Matrix Insights Report User Archetypes and Personas Journey Maps User Feedback Analysis AODA Test Report Regular status reports to Senior Manager, Experience Design Knowledge Transfer Details The Candidate will ensure full knowledge transfer is provided to the Ontario Health team before end of engagement. The Candidate must provide documentation related to CX and UX Design and Research Operations, processes and templates, including all source files, as part of knowledge transfer protocol. Documents will be reviewed by leads and signed off by manager. The Candidate should provide knowledge transfer to a full-time Lead, User Experience Design resource, at a least two weeks prior to end of engagement. A complete walkthrough of accomplished work, including all DesignOps and ResearchOps processes and templates, to the team will be required before end of agreement. All research documentation, templates and design assets are considered OH material and will be transferred to OH archives. Must Haves 4+ years' experience analyzing and documenting design ops processes Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Foilcon by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “User Experience Researcher” roles. Toronto, Ontario, Canada CA$52.00-CA$52.00 2 weeks ago #J-18808-Ljbffr