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The Land and Resources I&IT Cluster (LRC) is one of eight clusters in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) formed to provide groups of ministry partners with all their information technology needs. LRC partners with the Ministries of: Indigenous Affairs; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Environment, Conservation and Parks; Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry; and Energy.
LRC works with program areas in each of the ministries to understand their business needs and develop technology solutions that enable business transformation and digital public service goals and objectives. Technology solutions range from new business applications and digital services to office productivity tools, from information management expertise to telecommunications support.
The LRC works closely with other clusters and the Office of the Corporate Chief Information Officer (OCCIO) within the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery to enable shared technology solutions (development tools) and common infrastructure for the benefit of all ministries.
About the Branch
The Digital Solutions Branch (DSB) collaborates with cluster partner ministries to co-design, deliver and support digital solutions, providing leadership in emerging technologies and innovative delivery techniques to enable modern government services.
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
We are re-thinking how we deliver services through various initiatives, modernization initiatives and how we access and deliver critical services remotely. We are striving to enable a future-ready OPS workforce through technology-focused enterprise-wide strategies.
The OPS supports career and leadership development, invests in learning opportunities, recognizes team and individual achievements, and supports flexible work arrangements.
Note: The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following office locations:
• 40 St Clair Avenue West, Toronto
• 70 Foster Drive, Sault Ste Marie
• 1 Stone Road West, Guelph
• 300 Water Street, Peterborough
Want more Information?
Visit the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry website for additional information about our ministry.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Solutions Designer looking for a new challenge and interested in working in an environment, where there is a commitment to being the OPS leader in digital services, innovation and excellence? If so, consider these exciting opportunities with the Land and Resources I&IT Cluster.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Senior Solutions Designer, you will:• Provide technical expertise and lead delivery of advanced and complex digital services in all phases including planning, design, implementation and maintenance in a multi-platform environment.
• Design and implement cloud native solutions that are cost-effective, high-performing, reliable and simple to use in various cloud environments to accelerate business and cluster's digital transformation.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to high-performing teams of technical and business professionals in fast-pace work environment with agile approaches to deliver multiple mission critical applications on budget and on time.
• Perform research on emerging technologies, conduct proof of concept (POCs), and make recommendations for adoption of new technologies, best practices, and toolsets etc. to ensure organizational flexibility and competitive advantage for delivering cost effective state-of-the art digital solutions.
• Contribute to technical roadmaps for enterprise-level product visions by identifying priorities and opportunities for alignment while managing technical debt.
• Provide strategic advice to management and I&IT architects to ensure that architectures and solution design approaches and blueprints are supportable.
How do I qualify?
Technical Skills and Expertise
You have:• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of end-to-end solution including design, development, deployment, and integration for large and complex enterprise-wide solutions in various clouds such as Azure and/or AWS
• Experience in design and developing APIs and microservices, as well as integration with other applications.
• Experience in designing and developing cloud native applications using, but not limited to, Java Scripts/Angular/React, JSON, Java, Springboot, MEAN stack, HTML/SASS, .NET, and others
• Proven knowledge of databases such as Oracle, Azure SQL, PostgresSQL and NoSQL database, and skills in data driven design/development and related technologies
• Experience with code version control systems (e.g. Git), DevOps practices, cloud delivery / deployment models, virtualization, and container solutions (e.g. docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience in cloud migration of moving SOA/J2EE apps to microservice apps, which would be a great plus
• Experience in analyzing systems requirements, architecting, designing and implementing IT solutions that conform to IT standards and best practices
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:
• You have proven analytical skill in solving difficult issues in a complex environment.• You have conceptual, analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving skills to develop technical design features and alternatives and ensure the effective operation of hardware and software platforms, IT security, and quality control systems.
Technical Leadership and Project Management Skills:
• You have technical leadership and project management skills to lead agile IT projects, develop and assess cost estimates, advise and lead teams of project staff and external consultants, and ensure project deliverables are met within specific parameters.• You have experience in undertaking and leading parts of complex projects of different sizes, ensuring alignment to project plans and best practice, and incorporating user-centered design and agile methodologies.
