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Lead Systems Developer Tester

Job ID:

235794

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Division:

GovTechON - Health Services I&IT Cluster / Payment & Registration I&IT Solutions Branch

City:

Kingston, Toronto

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary - up to 12 months with possibility of extension

Job code:

Systems Officer 4

Salary:

$1, $1,933.38 Per week*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Shape the Future of Ontario's Digital Health Systems

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of Ontario's digital transformation in healthcare. As a Lead Systems Developer Tester within the Payment and Registration I&IT Solutions Branch (PRSB), you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical IT systems that support the registration of eligible Ontarians for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

About Us:

The Payment and Registration I&IT Solutions Branch (PRSB), part of the Health Services I&IT Cluster (HSC), is responsible for the development, maintenance, enhancement, and modernization of core I&IT solutions that support the OHIP program. These mission- and business-critical systems include registering eligible Ontarians for OHIP and associated health insurance-related programs, medical claims payments to service providers, and integrating with systems operated by external stakeholders. The HSC is also accountable for designing, testing, and improving I&IT business solutions for the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Long-Term Care, and the Cluster itself.

About the job

As part of our team, you will:

• lead testing teams on small to medium-sized I&IT projects and contribute to larger initiatives
• serve as an expert member in testing cost-effective information technology solutions and services
• coordinate testing activities with solution vendors and ministry stakeholders
• apply your technical and systems expertise to troubleshoot and resolve client issues
• acquire knowledge of the OHIP Program and its system integrations to assess client requirements, advise stakeholders, and review technical work/deliverables
• drive modernization efforts, including IBM DataPower, Mainframe technologies, and OHIP system optimization
• support critical systems such as the Medical Claims - Electronic Data Transfer (MC–EDT), and Health Card Validation

Information Session:

To learn more about this role, the ministry, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on November 12 at 2:30 PM. This session will be held on Microsoft Teams. Download the Microsoft Teams app now to ensure you can join on event day.

Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.

What you bring to the team
Technical knowledge and skills:

You have knowledge and experience in:

• mainframe, client/server, n-tier, and cloud environments, including batch and online transaction processing applications, Internet/Intranet applications, and corresponding testing software
• I&IT technologies (e.g, software, data, applications, middleware, and security), tools, techniques, and methods such as systems analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, installation, operations, capacity planning, performance and security management, and DevOps pipelines
• all phases of testing across various platforms (mainframe, client/server, n-tier, microservices, Internet/Intranet, and Cloud native applications), including representative programming languages and tools (e.g., COBOL, JCL, Cognos, Java, HTML, XML)
• relational database technologies and retrieval using SQL and other query languages
• standard debugging, test automation, and testing techniques at different levels (unit, integration, system, UAT), including automated and performance testing
• industry-standard SDLC methodologies (e.g., DevOps, Agile, CI/CD, Rapid Application Development, Waterfall and Iterative) and other techniques (such as Service-Oriented Architecture, Software as a Service and other architecture and design patterns)

Communication and interpersonal skills:

You can:

• design, develop and/or oversee development of comprehensive system testing documentation, implement enhanced systems, and recommend improvements to existing test procedures
• review and develop project plans, design proposed test strategies for review, and oversee the testing of programs, systems, and user and operational documentation
• engage stakeholders in discussions about I&IT program/service delivery needs, requirements, goals, objectives, and priorities

Analytical and research skills:

You can:

• assess business requirements and design test strategies for mainframe, client/server, n-tier, and cloud-native I&IT solutions that are cost-effective and improve program and service delivery
• determine all relevant technical requirements, resources, and cost estimates for testing business solutions, applications, or significant components
• lead testing activities by researching, planning, analyzing, and evaluating current and alternative technologies to ensure technical, operational, and service requirements are met
• schedule, monitor, and evaluate testing activities
• provide timely, well-researched, and innovative testing recommendations

Leadership and project management skills:

You can:

• lead small to medium-sized teams and develop or maintain project plans, schedules, cost and resource estimates, and staffing requirements
• develop and recommend the implementation of HSC-developed business solutions that meet quality standards
• train and support business clients and support staff following the implementation of new or modified solutions

Other essential knowledge and skills:

You have the ability to:

• understand and interpret client business environment and relevant legislation, such as Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• acquire knowledge of I&IT procurement practices, standards, policies, and directives

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

a comprehensive compensation and benefits package

• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, November 27, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 49 Place D'Armes, Kingston, East Region or 222 Jarvis St, Toronto, Toronto Region or 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
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How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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