We are seeking a highly specialized Senior Business Analyst with a focus on Procurement Writing for a 5-month engagement in Toronto. This role is unique in its requirement for both technical procurement expertise and user-centered content design. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and refining complex Request for Bids (RFB) packages while ensuring all public-facing digital content meets the province’s high standards for clarity, accessibility, and inclusion.
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Duration: 5-month contract
Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)
Rate: $525.36-$561.43/hr
Advantages
High-Visibility Impact: Your writing will directly influence the province's flagship website and the successful procurement of major vendor services.
Strategic Breadth: Bridge the gap between legal/procurement requirements and user-centered digital design.
Professional Mentorship: Provide knowledge transfer, coaching, and facilitation to internal client resources.
Dynamic Environment: Work in the heart of Toronto within an agile, multidisciplinary team focused on modernizing government services.
Responsibilities
Procurement & Strategy
RFB Development: Lead the review and continued development of initial RFB draft packages, incorporating multidisciplinary team feedback in a timely manner.
Strategic Drafting: Coach and facilitate the development of scope statements and business requirements to ensure procurement opportunities are clearly identified with certain timing and objectives.
Fairness & Compliance: Ensure all deliverables align with the Independent Fairness Commissioner’s guidance to maintain a transparent, fair, and open procurement process.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential obstacles to vendor participation and provide recommendations to mitigate risks throughout the evaluation and contract award phases.
Contract Support: Assist in contract award activities, including the preparation of the Form of Agreement (FOA) and providing expert advice on the Statement of Work (SOW).
Content Design & User Experience
User-Centered Content: Research, plan, and write web content for Ontario.ca, ensuring it is easy to understand, inclusive, and follows plain-language standards.
Service Design Cycle: Document strategy throughout the design cycle to produce digital content that helps users find information efficiently.
Standard Adherence: Follow the Digital Service Standard and the Simpler, Faster, Better Services Act to deliver high-quality online experiences.
Analytics & Iteration: Analyze user research findings and analytics to continuously improve digital services and content effectiveness.
Qualifications
Advanced Writing: 8+ years of experience in clear, concise drafting—specifically simplifying complex technical or legal information into plain language.
Procurement Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Public Sector procurement processes (OPS) and a strong understanding of contract law terms and conditions.
Digital Standards: Proven experience with AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards and the Ontario Digital Service Standard.
Agile Collaboration: Proficiency in working within multidisciplinary teams using tools like Miro, Figma, Mural, or Jamboard.
Technical BA Skills: Experience with journey mapping, user stories, information architecture, wireframing, and persona development.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple sensitive projects simultaneously with impeccable attention to detail and political acuity.
Summary
If you are a seasoned writer who can navigate the rigors of public sector procurement while advocating for the end-user's digital experience, we encourage you to apply today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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We are seeking a highly specialized Senior Business Analyst with a focus on Procurement Writing for a 5-month engagement in Toronto. This role is unique in its requirement for both technical procurement expertise and user-centered content design. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and refining complex Request for Bids (RFB) packages while ensuring all public-facing digital content meets the province’s high standards for clarity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Duration: 5-month contract
Location: Toronto, ON (Onsite)
Rate: $525.36-$561.43/hr
Advantages
High-Visibility Impact: Your writing will directly influence the province's flagship website and the successful procurement of major vendor services.
Strategic Breadth: Bridge the gap between legal/procurement requirements and user-centered digital design.
Professional Mentorship: Provide knowledge transfer, coaching, and facilitation to internal client resources.
Dynamic Environment: Work in the heart of Toronto within an agile, multidisciplinary team focused on modernizing government services.
Responsibilities
Procurement & Strategy
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RFB Development: Lead the review and continued development of initial RFB draft packages, incorporating multidisciplinary team feedback in a timely manner.
Strategic Drafting: Coach and facilitate the development of scope statements and business requirements to ensure procurement opportunities are clearly identified with certain timing and objectives.
Fairness & Compliance: Ensure all deliverables align with the Independent Fairness Commissioner’s guidance to maintain a transparent, fair, and open procurement process.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential obstacles to vendor participation and provide recommendations to mitigate risks throughout the evaluation and contract award phases.
Contract Support: Assist in contract award activities, including the preparation of the Form of Agreement (FOA) and providing expert advice on the Statement of Work (SOW).
Content Design & User Experience
User-Centered Content: Research, plan, and write web content for Ontario.ca, ensuring it is easy to understand, inclusive, and follows plain-language standards.
Service Design Cycle: Document strategy throughout the design cycle to produce digital content that helps users find information efficiently.
Standard Adherence: Follow the Digital Service Standard and the Simpler, Faster, Better Services Act to deliver high-quality online experiences.
Analytics & Iteration: Analyze user research findings and analytics to continuously improve digital services and content effectiveness.
Qualifications
Advanced Writing: 8+ years of experience in clear, concise drafting—specifically simplifying complex technical or legal information into plain language.
Procurement Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Public Sector procurement processes (OPS) and a strong understanding of contract law terms and conditions.
Digital Standards: Proven experience with AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility standards and the Ontario Digital Service Standard.
Agile Collaboration: Proficiency in working within multidisciplinary teams using tools like Miro, Figma, Mural, or Jamboard.
Technical BA Skills: Experience with journey mapping, user stories, information architecture, wireframing, and persona development.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple sensitive projects simultaneously with impeccable attention to detail and political acuity.
Summary
If you are a seasoned writer who can navigate the rigors of public sector procurement while advocating for the end-user's digital experience, we encourage you to apply today!
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.
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