Senior Front End Designer with Security Clearance

The Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Technology & Innovation is leading the charge in transforming public service delivery. Through its Digital Design and Delivery Division (3D), we’re reimagining how millions of Albertans access services — with a strong focus on user needs, accessibility, and modern design practices. We’re looking for up to three Senior Front End Designers to join our agile, multi-disciplinary teams supporting high-impact digital initiatives across government ministries. Tasks Job Description

As a Senior Front End Designer, you will:

Design modern, intuitive, and accessible public digital services Translate research insights into wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and full UI designs Develop and maintain scalable component libraries and design systems Conduct usability and accessibility testing (WCAG 2.1+) Collaborate in agile teams with developers, researchers, service designers, and product owners Present design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor junior designers and contribute to team design standards and governance Requirements Requirements

Mandatory:

Legal eligibility to work in Canada Security clearance completed (Criminal Record Check required; Enhanced or RCMP Top Secret may be required based on project) Portfolio submission (PDF/document only – no external links) Completion of GoA mandatory training (POPA, ATIA, Cybersecurity, Respect in the Workplace, etc.)

Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years of experience in front-end or UI design Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience Proficiency in Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, HTML/CSS Strong communication, stakeholder management, and agile collaboration experience

Assets:

Experience designing for government or enterprise-scale platforms Familiarity with Government of Alberta Digital Standards and design systems Usability research and design system governance experience