Help build the future of digital public services!Join a team that's transforming how Ontarians interact with government services. As a Developer, you'll bring your programming expertise and collaborative mindset to projects that matter - designing and delivering accessible, user-focused digital solutions. You'll work in an agile environment where your technical skills, strategic thinking, and ability to communicate across teams will help shape services that are modern, efficient, and impactful.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• lead the design, development, and implementation of digital products using agile methodologies and modern software practices
• collaborate with internal teams, technical committees, and ministry partners to assess needs, define requirements, and identify optimal solutions
• conduct feasibility studies, develop proof of concepts, and create project plans to support product innovation and improvement
• coordinate pilot site development, manage technical resources, and provide leadership to cross-functional product teams
• support the redesign and enhancement of existing digital services, ensuring usability, accessibility, and compliance with enterprise standards
• monitor project progress, manage risks, and deliver high-quality digital solutions on time and within budget
Information Session:To learn more about these roles, 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 software development skills
You have expertise in:
• leading software development projects using Agile practices, including iterative delivery, sprint planning, and continuous improvement
• applying DevOps principles, including distributed code management, automated testing, and continuous integration/deployment pipelines
• utilizing cloud infrastructure and deployment methodologies to build scalable, secure, and resilient digital services
• developing and maintaining web applications using modern frameworks, open-source tools, and emerging web technologies
• ensuring compliance with international and OPS-specific web standards, usability principles, and accessibility requirements (e.g., AODA)
• managing hosting environments, implementing enhancements, and ensuring performance, security, and uptime of digital platforms
Strategic problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
You can:
• conduct feasibility studies and build proof of concepts to validate ideas
• analyze complex technical and business requirements to identify optimal solutions
• develop business cases and recommend system development strategies
• evaluate risks and propose alternatives when timelines or budgets are at risk
• apply systems analysis to assess technology needs and service delivery impacts
Project and resource management skills
You can:
• lead and manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
• coordinate technical resources and provide leadership to cross-functional teams
• develop detailed product activity plans, schedules, and implementation roadmaps
• monitor and report on project status, risks, and deliverables to ensure transparency and accountability
• recommend vendor proposals and support procurement-related decision-making processes
• ensure the timely delivery of high-quality digital products and enhancements that meet stakeholder needs
Communication and facilitation skills
You can:
• facilitate consensus-building among diverse stakeholders and technical teams to align on shared goals and solutions
• provide consultative guidance tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences
• prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and briefings to senior leadership and decision-makers
• collaborate effectively with internal teams, digital staff, and client ministries to support cross-functional initiatives
• translate complex technical concepts into accessible, actionable insights
• build strong, collegial relationships across departments and disciplines to foster collaboration and trust
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 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