Help design technology solutions that support Ontarians!Are you passionate about solving complex technology challenges and designing enterprise solutions that make a difference?
Join GovTechON, home to more than 4,000 technology professionals who partner with ministries across the Government of Ontario to deliver modern, secure and reliable digital services. As a Senior Solutions Designer, you will lead the design of enterprise business and technology solutions that support critical public services, drive digital transformation and help shape the future of government technology. Working with business leaders, architects and project teams, you will deliver innovative, secure and scalable solutions that improve services for Ontarians.
About the job
As part of the team, you will:
• lead the design and development of enterprise business and infrastructure solutions that align with business objectives and architectural standards
• analyze business and technical requirements and develop end-to-end solution designs
• evaluate technology options and recommend innovative, cost-effective solutions
• collaborate with business partners, project teams, architects, vendors and stakeholders throughout the solution lifecycle
• provide technical leadership, advice and mentorship to project teams and stakeholders
• develop and review solution architecture, technical specifications and design documentation
• support the implementation, integration and continuous improvement of technology solutions
• ensure solutions adhere to security, operational, performance and enterprise architecture requirements
Multiple opportunities and technical streams
We are hiring for three I&IT Senior Solutions Designer opportunities through a single recruitment process. While all three positions focus on delivering innovative technology solutions and supporting digital transformation initiatives, each opportunity is aligned to a distinct technical stream (see below for more details). As part of the application process, you will be asked to identify the stream(s) for which you would like to be considered. You may select one, two, or all three streams based on your skills, experience, and areas of expertise. Separate eligibility lists will be established and maintained for each stream.
To support the assessment of your application, please provide clear examples demonstrating how your experience, knowledge, and skills align with the qualifications and technical requirements of your selected stream(s). As this is a single recruitment process, candidates are only required to submit one application and should ensure it reflects their qualifications for all stream(s) selected.
Available opportunities and technical streams
The three opportunities available through this recruitment process are:
Stream 1: Network and Infrastructure12-month temporary position, located at 222 Jarvis Street, TorontoDesign and support the networks and infrastructure that power critical government services. We're looking for professionals with expertise in enterprise networking, infrastructure architecture, and network security.
Stream 2: CRM, Business Applications & Enterprise SolutionsPermanent position, located at 777 Bay Street, TorontoLead the design and delivery of customer-focused business applications and CRM solutions.
Stream 3: Cloud Architecture, Integration & Data12-month temporary position, located at 5700 Yonge Street, TorontoHelp shape the future of government technology by designing secure, scalable, enterprise-grade cloud solutions.
For detailed technical requirements and qualifications associated with each stream, please review the Technical Expertise section below.
Join our information session
To learn more about these opportunities, the different technical streams, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on
Thursday, August 27 from 12:30 PM – 1:30PM. Please register. Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.
What you bring to the team
Technical expertise
Stream 1: Network and InfrastructureYou have experience with:
• designing and supporting highly available enterprise network environments
• business-to-business IPsec tunneling (VPN)
• installing, configuring and operating Cisco (ACI/EVPN/NexusOS/Firepower), Palo Alto, Arista, Check Point, Juniper, Fortinet and F5 technologies
• network monitoring, operations, performance optimization and troubleshooting
• enterprise network infrastructure technologies including SD-WAN, WAN and LAN
• IP routing and Layer 2 (L2) technologies in data centre environments using Cisco devices
• procurement and sizing of networking devices
• EPL and MPLS technologies
• multi-cloud integration (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• network security design, implementation and integration
• virtual networking
Stream 2: CRM, Business Applications & Enterprise SolutionsYou have experience with:
• Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Siebel, or similar CRM platforms
• business and systems analysis, solution design, development, testing and implementation
• low-code/no-code platforms and UX methodologies
• Agile, Waterfall, Iterative, Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live delivery approaches
• Oracle databases, data architecture, and data management
• Power BI, ETL, OBIEE, and enterprise reporting solutions
• Azure DevOps, cloud technologies, web services, integration technologies and enterprise application development
Stream 3: Cloud Architecture, Integration & DataYou have experience with:
• designing large-scale cloud solutions in Azure and/or AWS environments
• leading and managing proofs of concept (POCs) and technology evaluations
• developing logical and physical design artifacts for cloud solutions
• Azure services including compute, storage, databases, networking and security
• cloud architecture, security and compliance best practices
• API design and enterprise integration solutions
• Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, Event Hub, Stream Analytics and related Azure services
• container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
• real-time data processing, analytics and Power BI dashboards
• DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, ARM Templates) and operational monitoring
Analytical and problem-solving skills
You can:
• analyze business and technical requirements and develop effective solution recommendations
• assess risks, impacts and dependencies associated with technology solutions and implementations
• investigate complex issues, evaluate alternatives and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions
• prepare technical specifications, design documentation and supporting recommendations
Communication and relationship management skills
You can:
• provide technical advice and strategic recommendations to clients, partners and stakeholders
• build effective relationships and collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences
• communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner
• facilitate discussions, influence decision-making and build consensus among stakeholders
Project delivery and leadership skills
You have:
• experience leading or contributing to the design, development, implementation and support of enterprise technology solutions
• knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, DevOps or similar approaches
• experience leading technical initiatives, proof-of-concept activities or solution implementation projects
• experience providing technical leadership, guidance and mentorship to project teams and stakeholders
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:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 30 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
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
The permanent role comes with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• a range of vacation and leave options
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counseling services
• Inclusive Counselling Services, which provides confidential mental health support from professionals belonging to diverse communities
The temporary positions may have opportunities to opt in for some benefits.