UI/UX Designer - YourHealthNS, Information Management & Technology

 Req ID: 204199
Location: Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEII 
Department: IMIT YHNS STRAT - Digital Front Door
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 18-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

This role will develop innovative design solutions that enhance user experience. 

User-Centered Design 

Design intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces for web and mobile applications, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and user needs. 

Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to gather insights and inform design decisions. 

Prototyping and Development Support 

Develop wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that effectively communicate design concepts and support business objectives. 

Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless integration of designs into production, addressing any technical constraints. 

Optimization and Accessibility 

Optimize interfaces for responsiveness, performance, and accessibility, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and best practices. 

Continuously refine designs based on user feedback, analytics, and evolving project requirements. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

Present and justify design concepts to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to iterate and improve solutions. 

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs align with overall project goals and timelines. 

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science, or another related program required
• 1-3 years’ professional experience in UI/UX design on both web and mobile platforms required
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.  
• Basic knowledge of front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) an asset
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics or PageSense for user data analysis an asset
• Understanding the role of microcopy in improving user interactions and clarity an asset
• Strong understanding of UX principles, interaction design, and information architecture
• Experience with responsive design and accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
• Ability to translate analytics and user feedback into actionable design improvements
• Advanced knowledge of creating designs optimized for multiple devices and screen sizes
• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Excellent communication skills; able to speak, listen and write in a clear, confident, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques 
• Effective time management and decision-making ability to set priorities based on deadlines (both internal and external); demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision 
• Highly resourceful and adaptable with the ability to problem-solve 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Organization and planning skills, including developing a work schedule, monitoring progress towards goals, and tracking details, data, information, and activities 
• Adaptability to changing technologies and project requirements 
• Leadership qualities with a focus on mentoring and knowledge sharing 

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long-assignment, Full-time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly 
• Approximately 24 months (assignment length is subject to change)

Compensation and Benefits

$38.36 - $47.95 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. 

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.