UX Designer - Toronto, ON - Canada - Long Term Contract

Company Description Arthur Grand is an IT services firm specializing in Digital Transformation initiatives for Federal, Commercial, State & local customers. Since 2012, Arthur Grand has been successfully supporting and delivering IT services to our customers in the areas of enterprise modernization and transformation with a core focus on emerging technologies including Cloud Solutions (AWS, Azure), Agile Development, Custom Programming, Full Stack Development, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD, Web Development, Mobile APP Development, Data Visualization, Data Warehousing, Financial/ERP System Implementation and Infrastructure Management. Arthur Grand’s culture of delivery excellence, combined with a commitment to bring the best talent to provide services, has earned our company an unparalleled reputation for delivering transformative results. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company To keep our valued employees, we need to keep them engaged in challenging, interesting work, offer market-relevant benefits, and provide continued opportunities for professional growth. Please send your resume for immediate consideration If you are interested in the above opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team. Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets) Job Description Position: RQ11392 - UX Designer - Senior Location: 40 St. Clair Ave. West, 14 Floor Start Date: 2026-09-17 Closing Date/Time: 2026-08-31, 12:00 p.m. 5 days onsite Must Have: 5+ years of experience leading human-centered UX research and design for complex digital products and services. Demonstrated experience planning and conducting user research activities, including interviews, workshops, surveys, usability testing, and stakeholder consultations, and translating findings into actionable design recommendations that support improved usability, accessibility, and measurable service outcomes. Proven experience leading end-to-end UX design activities from discovery through delivery, including creation of personas, user journeys, service blueprints, information architecture, user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes, etc., that aligned to Ontario Design System https://designsystem.ontario.ca/, and accessibility requirements. Plan and conduct user research and stakeholder engagement activities Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional Agile teams to align user needs Design intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences by applying UX/UI best practices, human-centered design principles Experience working in Agile, Scrum, Lean, or DevOps environments. Experience with Figma. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (or similar tools) and involvement in public sector, government, or large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including application of digital service standards. Experience and Skill Set Requirements UX Research and Design skills - 50% 5+ years of experience leading human-centered UX research and design for complex digital products and services. Demonstrated experience planning and conducting user research activities, including interviews, workshops, surveys, usability testing, and stakeholder consultations, and translating findings into actionable design recommendations that support improved usability, accessibility, and measurable service outcomes. Proven experience leading end-to-end UX design activities from discovery through delivery, including creation of personas, user journeys, service blueprints, information architecture, user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes, etc., that aligned to Ontario Design System https://designsystem.ontario.ca/, and accessibility requirements. Experience establishing and applying UX metrics, performance measures, and continuous validation practices to evaluate and improve digital services Support the solution architecture design, Options Analysis, and Treasure Board business case development. Service Design, Accessibility & Digital Delivery Skills - 20% 3+ years experience in Service Design and Digital Product Delivery. Demonstrated experience applying human-centered and evidence-based design methods to solve complex business and user experience challenges. Hands-on experience developing and iterating wireframes, prototypes, and proof-of-concepts using Figma or equivalent UX design tools. Demonstrated knowledge and experience implementing accessibility standards, including AODA and WCAG requirements. Experience supporting product and service design initiatives through user-centered design methodologies, journey mapping, prototyping, and design validation. Experience contributing to UX strategies, service standards, and digital experience improvements across multiple user groups and business domains. Communication, Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory Skills (15%) Strong analytical, problem-solving, facilitation, and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate complex UX concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven experience leading stakeholder workshops, gathering requirements, building consensus, and managing competing priorities across diverse groups. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice, reporting, and recommendations while collaborating effectively with project teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to achieve project objectives. Agile Delivery and Public Sector Experience (15%) Experience working in Agile, Scrum, Lean, or DevOps environments, managing user stories, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and user acceptance activities. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across the full product lifecycle, from discovery and design to testing, validation, and implementation. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps (or similar tools) and involvement in public sector, government, or large-scale digital transformation initiatives, including application of digital service standards. Thanks Richard Tucker | Account Manager Arthur Grand Technologies Inc 8(A) Certified Business | CMMI (L3) | ISO 9001:2015 Certified | ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Arthur Grand is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Including disability/Vets) Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The UX Designer will lead end-to-end user research and design activities, including creating wireframes, prototypes, and user journeys for complex digital products. They will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams and stakeholders to ensure designs align with accessibility standards and the Ontario Design System.

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in human-centered UX research and design, with proven expertise in Figma and Azure DevOps. A strong background in public sector digital transformation and knowledge of AODA/WCAG accessibility requirements is required.

• UX designPreferred
• FigmaPreferred
• ScrumPreferred
• AgilePreferred

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• UX Research
• UX Design
• Human-centered design
• Figma
• Azure DevOps
• Accessibility
• WCAG
• AODA
• Agile
• Scrum
• Wireframing
• Prototyping
• User journeys
• Information architecture
• Stakeholder engagement
• Digital transformation
• Building Consensus
• DevSecOps
• Full Stack Development
• UI/UX Research
• Design Validation
• Figma (Design Software)
• Sprint Planning
• CI/CD
• Product Delivery
• Human-Centered Design
• Emerging Technologies
• Digital Transformation
• User Research
• Service Standards
• UI/UX Strategy
• Planning
• User Experience (UX) Design
• Agile Methodology
• Amazon Web Services
• Microsoft Azure
• ISO 9000 Series
• Business Case
• Mobile Application Development
• Decision Making
• Capability Maturity Model Integration
• Communication
• Information Technology Consulting
• Data Visualization
• Data Warehousing
• DevOps
• Web Development
• Leadership
• Information Architecture
• Infrastructure Management

• Technology
• Art & Design
• Government & Public Sector
• Consulting
• Software
• Long Term Care Registered Nurse
• User Interface / User Experience (UI / UX) Designer
• Graphic and Multimedia Designers
• Web and Digital Interface Designers

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week