UX Designer

Sign in to apply for this position Sign In to Apply Ref: RQ11618 Contract – 6 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto Posted Date: 2026-10-22

Location:
Onsite – Toronto Public Sector

Experience:
Required – OPS / Public Sector Contract End Date: 2027-05-06
* Rate: $63/hour Overview The Government Services Integration Cluster, under the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, is seeking a Junior UX Designer to join their team on a fully onsite basis. In this role, the successful consultant will design intuitive, user-centered digital interfaces for a variety of government products and services. You will lead UX research initiatives, facilitate design workshops, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality user experiences across web and mobile platforms.

Key Responsibilities
• Create effective, user-friendly, and visually appealing interfaces for web and mobile applications
• Design the overall functionality of digital products to ensure a great user experience, iterating based on user-testing feedback
• Design user interfaces for various projects including digital displays, publications, and other creative materials
• Define and lead UX projects, design workshops, and alignment sessions with stakeholders and business users
• Conceive and conduct end-to-end user research, including recruiting, interviews, and surveys, through to synthesis
• Translate research findings into sitemaps, user flows, customer journey maps, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes
• Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, and prototypes optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces
• Identify design problems and devise elegant, scalable solutions
• Make strategic design and user experience decisions related to core and new features and functions
• Gather user feedback to configure and improve existing interfaces
• Collaborate effectively with developers, QA specialists, and business stakeholders to achieve project goals Must-Have Requirements
• Relevant experience creating GUI designs based on user interaction and performance
• Experience as a UX Designer, Interactive Designer, UI Designer, or similar role, designing for web and mobile applications
• Demonstrated 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 recruiting through to synthesis
• Proficiency with design and prototyping tools, including Figma and Canva
• Thorough understanding of the limitations and appropriate use of web development technologies
• Ability to work with the Ontario Design System
• Knowledge of the Digital Service Standard Nice-to-Have Skills
• Knowledge of accessibility testing methodologies
• Proficiency in designing with accessibility in mind and meeting WCAG 2.1 AA requirements
• Experience with complex design challenges, particularly involving legacy systems and nuanced stakeholder or approval relationships
• Prior experience working in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector Work Environment This is a fully onsite role, with 5 days per week required at the client's location. The position operates within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment working alongside developers, QA specialists, and business stakeholders. No security clearance is required for this engagement. Previous Job Job Listings Next Job
• Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.