Showcase your technical knowledge and skills in the role of Senior Application Component Developer, with focus on mobile application development, with the Health Services I&IT Cluster, Emergency Health I&IT Solutions and Technology Management Branch.

About Us

The Emergency Health I+IT Solutions & Technology Management Branch (EHSTMB) provides technologies to support 911 ambulance communications and emergency health regulatory and oversight including applications and data needs by developing and supporting real-time data dashboards, Integration platforms, Reporting solutions and Mobile Applications.

Our large and mission critical operations supporting 9-1-1 ambulance communication results in close collaboration with ambulance dispatch operational managers, paramedic services, ORNGE, other first responders and hospital emergency departments to ensure communication technologies are running smoothly and are well integrated to support policies and programs under the Ontario Ambulance Act. EHSTMB plans for and implements new, best-in-class technologies that prioritize 9-1-1 calls and help dispatchers and first responders assure the right resources are assigned to the right place, with the right information, at the right time.

We are seeking a Senior Application Component Developer to design, build, and support iOS and Android mobile applications. The role involves direct engagement in the deployment and ongoing support of both cloud-based and on-premise solutions. This involves hands-on cloud engineering work to ensure systems are correctly installed, configured, and optimized for performance. Develop and support data services that provide real-time insights and facilitate mobile application functionality. This requires a strong understanding of data processing, visualization technologies, and mobile platform integration. Create, deploy, and maintain solutions for reporting, ensuring that data is accurately captured, processed, and presented in a user-friendly manner.

About the job

Bring your expertise in application development, data analytics, and business intelligence. In this role, you will:

• provide senior technical consulting expertise designing, developing and implementing advanced/complex interactive applications in a multi-platform environment for systems that utilize technologies such as .NET, Java and iOS Cross-Platform Mobile App Development

• oversee technical planning and optimization of software development projects, offering expert recommendations to senior leadership

• evaluate and develop new system and hardware performance and ensure major implementation projects meet established deliverables

Note: occasional travel is required throughout the province to provide technical support to stakeholders

What you bring to the team

Technical Skills and Experience

You have:

• demonstrated experience in Cross-Platform Mobile App Development using technologies such as Ionic Framework, Cordova plugins, Flutter, and similar frameworks

• working experience with mobile operating systems such as iOS, Android, and Windows OS

• strong understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles and their application in mobile and web environments

• strong experience in designing and developing APIs, integrating with internal and external systems, and utilizing API management tools such as Swagger, OpenAPI, Postman, and Apigee

• experience using XHTML, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, AngularJS, Bootstrap, XSLT and XML for development

• solid understanding of security concepts including authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signatures, PKI, SSL, and industry-standard protocols such as OAuth, JWT, SAML, OpenID and Mutual TLS

• experience in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), including unit, performance, and load testing

• demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and to design new modules and functionalities that meet client needs

• knowledge of continuous integration (CI), CI/CD pipelines, version control systems such as Git, and DevOps practices

• experience with XHTML, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax, AngularJS, Bootstrap, XSLT, and XML for frontend and backend development

• experience identifying and resolving technical issues, conducting root cause analysis, and developing recommendations and fixes

Project Management Skills

You have:

• skills to lead major, complex IT projects, direct teams of project staff and external consultants, and ensure project deliverables are delivered within specified parameters.

• experience in working on multiple, concurrent projects and multi-year projects.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

You can:

• identify and coordinate the resolution of technical problems and incidents, conduct research, assess client requirements, lead design projects, and develop recommendations

• develop technical design features and alternatives to ensure effective operation of hardware and software platforms and IT security and quality control systems

Communication, Consultation and Interpersonal Skills

You can:

• demonstrate effective communication skills to prepare reports and explain technical solutions to IT and non-technical stakeholders

• work co-operatively with project staff and external stakeholders to discuss application development methods, monitor and manage vendor contacts, and participate on various IT committees

• effectively communicate with all stakeholders to ensure everyone has the same understanding of the status, the progress and the next steps of the initiatives

• be a team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

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:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) offers a competitive compensation package. We support career and leadership development, invest in learning opportunities, and recognize team and individual achievements.

To learn more about the compensation package for this position, please visit the Ontario Public Service Employee Union website (www.opseu.org) for a copy of the current collective agreements.

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for 29 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.

• comprehensive benefits that look after your holistic wellness needs

• base salary that aligns to market trends with scheduled salary progression

• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more.

• a modern, friendly, and accessible physical work environment

Additional information

Address: 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Schedule: 6

Category: Information Technology

Posted on: Monday, November 24, 2025

Note: T-HL-232992/25(2)

How to apply:

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 232992, by Monday, December 8, 2025 11:59 pm EST . Please follow the instructions to submit your application. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code.