Legal Aid Ontario employees are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients.As an integral partner in the Justice system, working at Legal Aid Ontario is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help people who need it the most; to ensure each client receives the access to justice afforded to them under the law.If you are looking for a new challenge in your already meaningful career with a team dedicated to justice, and innovation in a flexible and supportive work environment consider this opportunity below.Primary functionSeeking a skilled and experienced PeopleSoft professionals to join our Information Technology team in a role that encompasses security administration, business analysis, development, and application support. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability, security, and efficiency of our PeopleSoft applications, ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our systems. This role involves collaboration with various departments to develop, implement, and manage security policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and compliance requirementsThis role combines expertise in PeopleSoft security administration, application development, and functional/business analysis to deliver high-quality solutions that align with organizational goals and compliance requirements.Secondary Location: n/aReporting to: Manager, Application Development & Data ScienceKey accountabilitiesDesign, configure, and maintain security roles and permission lists within PeopleSoft.Manage user access requests, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.Perform user provisioning and de-provisioning.Provide reports and documentation to support internal and external audits.Collaborate with IT, HR, Finance and other business units to ensure security requirements are integrated into system designs and processes.Communicate security policies and procedures to end-users and stakeholders.Test and apply PeopleSoft patches, upgrades, and fixes with a focus on security features.Ensure compatibility of security settings with new system updates.Develop and implement plans to mitigate identified risks.Investigate and resolve PeopleSoft security-related issues.Provide technical support to end-users experiencing access or security issues.Maintain comprehensive documentation of security configurations, procedures, and protocols.Develop and update security policies to align with organizational needs and industry standards.Analyze, design, develop, configure, test, and support PeopleSoft applications.Support upgrades, new module implementations,



and troubleshoot production issuesTranslate business requirements into technical documentation and system enhancementsPerforms additional technical and system administrator tasks related to this role as requiredRequired Skills & ExperienceUniversity Degree in an information technology, computer science discipline or related working experience.5 years+ experience with PeopleSoft as a security analyst, system analyst, administrator, or developer.In-depth understanding of PeopleSoft architecture, security models, roles, and permission lists.Experience configuring and managing PeopleSoft user profiles, role-based access control (RBAC), and permission lists.Experience with tools like PeopleSoft Application Designer (Classic and Fluid), Data Mover, and Integration Broker.Experience conducting security audits and ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory policies.Experience in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security risks.Knowledge of incident response frameworks and best practices.Experience with identity and access management (IAM) tools, single sign-on (SSO), and multifactor authentication (MFA).Familiarity with encryption, SSL/TLS protocols, and data masking techniques.Basic understanding of programming languages like Java, PeopleCode, or scripting (e.G., Python, PowerShell).Ability to create scripts for automation or custom security enhancements.Ability to identify security vulnerabilities and devise effective solutions.Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset for troubleshooting issues.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document policies and interact with technical and non-technical teams.Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, IT, and other business units.Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new PeopleSoft updates, tools, and organizational needs.Experience with PeopleSoft upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.Experience working on projects related to system upgrades, migrations, or security enhancements.Applied agile software development skills.Excellent written and verbal communications skills.Ability to periodically work during non-core business hours.Ability to work within a team, along with ability to work on multiple and concurrent assignments.Must have intermediate knowledge of the following Microsoft programs, Word, Excel,



PowerPoint.Client FocusAdaptability and FlexibilityPersonal Motivation and AccountabilityFocus on Quality and Best PracticeProblem Solving and JudgmentOrganizational AwarenessTeamwork and CollaborationOn-siteWhat do we offer?At Legal Aid Ontario, we are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to enhance employees’ professional and personal well-being, reflecting our values of equity, inclusion, diversity and belonging.Your health and wellnessOur Health And Wellness Program IncludesDental, health and life insuranceShort-Term Disability and accidental death & dismemberment insurancePermanent employees are eligible for long-term disability insuranceAn employee assistance program (EAP) that offers skilled, confidential counselling services to employees and members of their immediate families. The EAP operates programs that address common life issues such as childcare, smoking, financial difficulty, and more.Your work-life balance17 vacation days at hire,Sick daysDiscretionary days3 paid days for religious or cultural observancesStatutory holidays and The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Remembrance Day and Easter MondayYour careerLAO supports your career development by offering professional development and networking through several programs, including training to support a positive culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB), and lunch and learns to build client service skillsInformal Employee Networks for staff with shared identities to connect, support each other and build professional networksLaw Society of Ontario (LSO) accredited training to support learning and career development for all employeesEDIB-focused trainingMentorship programs, including an Indigenous-focused mentorship programYour futureEmployees are eligible to enroll in the defined benefit OPSEU Pension Plan which provides financial security during retirement.How to apply?Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email.Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal record check.This position is collectively represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and the successful incumbent will be governed by the provisions of a collective agreement and subject to union dues.Please note that all applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume or to the one used to set up their Candidate Profile if applying on Njoyn. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.First time applying to LAO? You will need to create a profile AND then apply for the position. Already have a Njoyn

📌 Programmer Analyst (Toronto)
🏢 Legal Aid Ontario
📍 Toronto