29 Aug
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TVO Media Education Group
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Winnipeg
29 Aug
TVO Media Education Group
Winnipeg
User Experience Designer (Contract until March 2027)Job Category : Product DevelopmentRequisition Number : USERE002190Posted:May 20, 2026Employment Type:Full-time Contract | UnionDivision:Digital and InnovationReports To:Manager, Product ExperienceSalary Range:$68,251.09 - $74,120.61TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.LocationsToronto, ON, CANDescriptionPosition Title:User Experience Designer (Contract until March 2027)Employment Type:Full time Contract | UnionDivision:Digital and InnovationReports To:Manager, Product ExperienceSalary Range:$68,251.09 - $74,120.61Reason for Vacancy:Existing VacancyTVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.A Culture of Inclusion and BelongingWe welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision, we have adopted five core values; we embrace change, we value bold thinking, we thrive with diverse voices, we are better together, and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression and empowers learning, which we know is a key component to our success.Who We AreTVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands, TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn,
we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairscontent; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winningdigital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum.TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.The OpportunityThis is a truly exciting time to be at TVO!You will work across TVO’s digital learning, current affairs and documentary offerings. Reporting to the Manager of Product Experience, you will be responsible for user experience design to enhance existing TVO experiences big and small — and to create new ones.The UX designer will be responsible for creating a user journey through our products. Working cross-functionally with product, marketing, content and development teams the UX designer helps bring solutions to life with detailed wireframes and interaction designs. These solutions will be based on a deep understanding of user needs and behaviours, best practices and organizational goals.How you will make an impactCollaborate with teams to understand their user experience goals, especially as it relates to usability and engagementCreate site maps, wireframes, labeling systems, navigation systems, search systems, mock ups and other artifacts in your area of expertiseDesign the user experience of assigned portions of TVO digital products to the prescribed style guideBrainstorm and develop storyboards and create layouts of creative visual contentParticipate in user research activities, including, interviews, surveys,
prototype testing and data analysisWrite technical summaries, creative documents and other reports in your area of expertiseCollaboration with Product Managers, Web and Mobile Developers and QA Analysts to deliver the planned user experienceCreate and maintain specifications and documentationAdapt to and learn new practices, techniques and technologiesWork cross-functionally with other TVO departments to ensure accessibility compliance and best practicesHelp to establish and adhere to user experience standards and practices as they relate to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Stay abreast of trends in information design including conducting research into current and emerging techniques, standards and practicesWhat you will bring to TVOUniversity degree required with 1-3 years of experience as a UX designerUnderstanding of usability principlesProven analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environmentExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsKeen attention to detailHighly self-motivated and directedVery strong customer service orientationAbility to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly languageAbility to conduct research into emerging technologiesDemonstrates TVO's values of Excellence & Innovation, Ownership, Collaboration, Trust and RespectAccommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.G., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to
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📌 User Experience Designer - $68,251.1 - $74,120.6 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 TVO Media Education Group
📍 Winnipeg