Are you interested in joining a dedicated team delivering innovative solutions? This is an amazing opportunity for a Developer in the Labour and Transportation I&IT Cluster (LTC).
Within LTC, this role will undertake development activities in support of a large portfolio of software solutions spanning the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD).
In this role, you will join project teams in the design, development and implementation of cost-effective information technology solutions and services, as well as provide technical input to project plans related to IT solutions.
About us:The Labour and Transportation I&IT Cluster (LTC) provides leadership in the planning and deployment of information technology for the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. The cluster enables the delivery of I&IT programs and services, support the generation of new business opportunities, and builds on key elements of the Government I&IT infrastructure.
Within LTC, the Digital Solutions Branch works directly with end users and stakeholders to launch both public and employee-facing digital transformation technology solutions. We leverage modern technology and methodologies including Cloud, Agile/Scrum and Balanced Delivery Teams.
We are re-thinking how we deliver services through modernization initiatives and how we access and deliver critical services remotely. We are aiming to enable a future-ready OPS workforce through technology-focused enterprise-wide strategies.
Our delivery teams excel at modern processes including:
• Agile/Scrum
• Azure Cloud hosting and services
• Feature Team-based development
• Microservices Architectures
• Azure DevOps for managing work and automating delivery pipelines
• A very hardworking and balanced team of Product Managers, User Experience Designers, Developers, Quality Assurance and Test Automation specialists, rounded out with robust client Product Ownership
• The full support of a highly engaged client and ministry executive team
Our teams operate as “Balanced Teams” in an Agile delivery, fully equipped with the resources, subject-matter expertise and tools to be successful. A balanced team is comprised of people with the functional expertise vital to complete a project from end to end.
Balanced teams:
• Are multi-functional and found in organizations seeking an alternative to traditional hierarchical structures
• Usually include people across different levels within the organization that possess a diverse set of skills
• Have the potential to respond quickly to changing conditions and unforeseen circumstances
• May allow for faster delivery (e.g. improved time-to-market for solutions)
Why work for the Ontario Public Service?The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. We offer challenging work and competitive pay and benefits.
Please note: The successful candidate will have the option of working from the following office locations when on-site:
• 159 Sir William Hearst Avenue, Toronto
• 301 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
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.
About the job
Working with a team of talented individuals, you will design and implement projects and initiatives for cloud-based systems and components primarily using leading cloud technologies such as Azure.
You will work to deliver IT solutions to tangible, real-world problems and implement systems that deliver services core to all of government. Things to expect in this role:
• Constructing solutions/applications including code development, configuration, testing and implementation
• Providing development services in all activities pertaining to the ideation, estimation, design, development, testing and implementation of IT applications/products across the Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live product lifecycle
• Delivering software solutions as part of a lean, Agile methodology
• Following an Agile development approach to code creation and refactoring
• Working alongside a cross-functional team composed of Developers, Quality Assurance, UX Designers, Product Managers, Product Owners, and Project Managers.
• As part of code development activities, developing unit tests, automated tests (e.g. coded UI, performance, and others), running automated tests, analyzing test results, logging application defects
• Supporting the deployment of application code to DEV/QA/UAT environments via automation and Continuous Integration\Continuous Delivery (CI\CD) pipelines.
What you bring to the team
Technical Knowledge and Skills
You are skilled and experienced in building enterprise systems and components, services and products using best practices
• You have experience with cloud services (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS)
• You have experience with using cloud platforms like Azure, AWS or Google Cloud Platform
• You have technical skills in using technologies and tools such as Visual Studio, VS Code, Azure DevOps, Azure Portal
• You have the ability to work with the .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC, Angular, C#, SQL, JavaScript Front-End Frameworks, HTML, CSS and Git-based source control
• You have experience and skills in Full-Stack development, including API development
• You have experience with Agile development, working within an automated CI\CD pipeline, and working as part of an Agile development team
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• You have proven reasoning and problem-solving to identify and assess, problems impacting software solutions
• You have demonstrated analytical skills to assess technical development problems and construct computerized solutions
• You have researching skills to resolve complex programming and design issues
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• You have excellent interpersonal and client-relationship skills to work with colleagues and client staff in a cross-functional delivery team
• You have conflict resolution, negotiation and influence skills to develop and recommend systems development solutions
• You have proven communications and listening skills to participate in technical discussions with vendors, customers and staff