Join the Ontario Public Service for a Great Career!

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by a passion for creating a stronger Ontario. If you share this ambition, we are fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees have the tools and opportunities you need to be fulfilled and inspired to move Ontario forward.

Government Information Technology Ontario (GovTechON) is home to professionals who work in partnership with ministries across the OPS to develop, deploy and maintain technology to deliver enhanced services and business outcomes for Ontarians.

GovTechON maintains a large portfolio of complex, enterprise-grade technologies, at a scale reflecting Ontario's position as Canada's largest province, serving a population of 15 million and a public service of over 60,00. We strive to:

• Deliver transformative technology solutions that have a measurable impact for Ontarians
• Deliver value-for-money on the technology infrastructure that powers all of government
• Ensure the privacy, security and integrity of critical government information, operations, networks and systems
• Grow the technical talent needed to support government transformation initiatives

What can I expect to do in this role?

The following positions are available as part of this competition. Click on the links to learn more and to apply today!
1. Cyber Security Incident Handler: Job ID: 220809
2. I&IT Architect: Job ID: 220813
3. GIS Specialist: Job ID: 220807
4. Lead Quality Assurance Automation Engineer: Job ID: 220808
5. Senior User Experience Designer: Job ID: 220810
6. I&IT Lead Technology Specialist: Job ID: 220812
7. Talent Pool: Lead Developer: Job ID: 220817
8. Lead Developer: Job ID: 222947

Information session

To learn more about these roles, the ministry, and the recruitment process, we welcome you to attend our information session on November 14 at 1:00 PM. This session will be held on MS Teams. Download the MS Teams app now to ensure you can join on event day.

Attendance is optional and will not influence the screening and selection process.

Why join the OPS

Work among talented and diverse employees driven by a common purpose to do meaningful work in service of Ontario. We offer:
• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs
• 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
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs

How do I qualify?

How to Apply

For more information on job-specific details, including salary, position duties and requirements, please click on one of the links above or visit OPS Careers and enter the applicable Job ID number in the search field. Please follow the instructions within the job advertisement to submit your application.

Note: You can apply from a cell phone however, if you experience any technical difficulties during the process, contact us for assistance.

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.

Additional Information:

Address:

• English Temporary, duration up to 18 months, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario
• English Permanent, Any City, Anywhere in Ontario

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Understanding the job ad - definitions
Schedule:

N/A

Category:

Information Technology

Posted on:

Monday, October 28, 2024

Note:

• The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities within the next eighteen months following the closing date of the job ad posting.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

How to apply:

1. You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
2. Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
3. Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
4. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

Send application to:

For more information on job-specific details, including salary, position duties and requirements, and to apply to the position(s) please click on one of the links above or visit OPS Careers and enter the applicable Job ID number in the search field. Please follow the instructions within the job advertisement to submit your application.

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, November 18, 2024 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

Note: The only website where you can apply on-line for positions with the Ontario Public Service is http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca