Position TitleUser Experience DesignerJob StatusRegular Full-TimeAbout UsHome to vast parkland and attractions including Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon and Capilano Suspension Bridge, the District of North Vancouver is inspired by nature, and enriched by people. Designated one of BC’s Top Employers for five years, the District offers exciting professional development opportunities and a competitive total compensation package including a nine day fortnight and hybrid work options. This is an exciting time to join the District, as we embark on a range of initiatives to transform digital service delivery, customer experience, and our approach to climate action. Known for being a flexible, family-friendly employer with an inclusive workplace culture, the District of North Vancouver is an exceptional place to work. If you are civic-minded and interested in making an impact on people and businesses on the beautiful North Shore, consider working for the District of North Vancouver.Position Overview
We’re on a mission to transform the way we provide services, share information, and engage with our residents and local businesses online, and need a curious, creative, and innovative regular full-time UX Designer to join the small but mighty team of talented digital professionals working to bring our vision to life.
As the District’s user experience professional, you will have the opportunity to play a leading role in defining, guiding, and communicating our end-to-end process for designing simple, intuitive digital tools and services.
Working collaboratively within our cross-functional agile team, and alongside our engaged product owners and stakeholders, you will drive our UX efforts across the entire lifecycle of our products, from user research to ideation, prototyping, and testing.
Specifically, you will:
You will have an inspiring portfolio, and the ability to clearly articulate your work processes and methods, decision-making strategies and collaborative design practices. In addition you will have: a deep understanding and broad knowledge of UX best practices for web applications; strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams; ability to work in a blended team of onsite and remote team members, in a fast-paced environment; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; high level of initiative, creativity and flexibility; and skills to use industry standard software (e.g. Figma).
Qualifications
As the successful candidate you will have completed a two-year program in user-centred research and design at a recognized post-secondary Institute, plus sound related experience working as a user experience designer; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 3 years of proven UX design experience, including experience across desktop, mobile and web applications.
Details
Salary: The pay range for this unionized position is between $37.92 and $44.78 per hour (2021 rates) based on a 35-hour work week.
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The District of North Vancouver is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. If you have what we’re looking for and have a passion to serve people and the community, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting a healthy and safe workplace, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with on-line at https://careers.dnv.org by August 27, 2023 to be considered.
We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of North Vancouver and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
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CompensationThe pay range for this unionized position is between $37.92 and $44.78 per hour (2021 rates) based on a 35 hour work week.
