Description:
Project Overview
The Government of Alberta (GoA) has embarked on transforming the work of government to deliver simpler, more efficient, and better services for the citizens of Alberta, thereby ensuring that the needs of Albertans are effectively met in the digital age. The Province has a strategic role within government to drive efficiencies, innovation and modernization. The Digital Design and Delivery Division (DDD) is the Province’s new centre for digital delivery. It was established to maximize capability and confidence in modern digital practice by ensuring service quality and value through standards and controls. This includes utilizing human-centred design approaches together with agile methodology and modern data practices.
DDD is currently working with Ministries across the GoA, establishing working relationships with partner Ministries throughout this engagement.
The Province is looking for one (1) DevOps Specialist – OpenShift Lead to work with DDD on service innovation, program review, and digital transformation projects across the GoA. The DevOps Specialist will work as part a support team for the implementation and support of OpenShift clusters both in the cloud and on-premise. This role will support platform operations and infrastructure initiatives across multiple ministries and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors. In addition, the individual will also support various tools like the Inedo BuildMaster product in an effort to modernize and upgrade existing deployment practices amongst legacy teams. This individual will be expected to lead projects and initiatives that will benefit project teams in being able to deliver solutions to clients faster and more efficiently through automation and containerization.
Scope of Services
The DevOps Specialist will be required on a full-time basis, working across two (2) to three (3) projects. Time, location and frequency of work will vary depending on the needs of the particular project. At the end of each term, it is expected that the DevOps Specialist may work a maximum of 1,960 hours, unless otherwise agreed upon with the Province. However, DevOps Specialist may be required to work fewer or more hours depending on the nature and needs of their work, as directed by the Province.

Services and project deliverables should evolve as the work progresses, in response to emerging user and business needs, as well as design and technical opportunities. However, the following must be delivered (iteratively) over the course of the project:

• Lead and manage OpenShift platform operations (on-prem and cloud).
• Architect and execute large-scale infrastructure projects (e.g., cluster rebuilds, expansions).
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure platform reliability and scalability.
• Develop automation tools and CI/CD pipelines to support platform and application teams.
• Monitor and optimize cluster health, performance, and capacity across environments.
• Implement security best practices, including RBAC, encryption, and regular patching.
• Automate cluster provisioning, scaling, and updates using tools like Ansible, Helm, and Terraform.
• Implement backup strategies, disaster recovery plans, and ensure high availability.
• Diagnose and resolve cluster and application issues in a timely manner.
• Create scripts and dashboards to improve observability and operational efficiency.
• Provide Level 1 support and contribute to incident response and production readiness.
• Define and promote DevOps best practices across delivery teams.
• Support cloud operations and infrastructure initiatives across various teams.
• Provide support for BuildMaster upgrades and maintenance.
• Provide support for other container based DevOps solutions (ex. GitHub ARC)

The Province and the Contractor shall determine changes to Services and Materials as required. The Province and the Contractor will determine changes to Services and Materials through the Artifacts.
Location of Work
The DevOps Specialist will primarily work remotely; however, may be required to attend meetings or work sessions in Edmonton on reasonable notice from the Province. At the time of providing such notice, the Province will advise of the expected duration of any such meetings or work sessions. However, time to travel and any associated expenses to and from Edmonton will be at no cost to the Province.
The Province reserves the right to alter this work arrangement on reasonable notice to the DevOps Specialist. The Supplier and the DevOps Specialist will be consulted about the alteration in work arrangement; however, the Province retains ultimate discretion as to the appropriate work arrangement.
Some travel within Alberta may be required to conduct field research and user interviews. The Province will make arrangements for travel for field research and user interview purposes where possible at no cost to the province.
Facilities
The DevOps Specialist shall be responsible for providing all of their equipment, including computers, software, printers, supplies, desks and chairs. However, the Province shall ensure that the DevOps Specialist have the necessary access and credentials to the GoA system.
In the event that the DevOps Specialist is directed to work in-person, the Province shall provide the requisite office space, furniture and office supplies. However, the DevOps Specialist shall continue to be responsible for providing computers and software and the Province shall continue to ensure that the DevOps Specialist have the necessary access and credentials to the GoA system.
The virtual meeting tool for the Province is Microsoft Teams. Zoom may sometimes be used when needed, however, Zoom accounts are not provided by the Province.
Criminal Records Checks
Upon request by the Province, the DevOps Specialist shall, at no cost to the Province, provide a current criminal record check. The DevOps Specialist may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the criminal record is unacceptable.
Should the DevOps Specialist be assigned to a team working for Justice, prior to performing Services, the DevOps Specialist must provide the Province with an Enhanced Security Clearance. The DevOps Specialist may be rejected if, in the opinion of the Province, the Enhanced Security Clearance or equivalent is unacceptable. The Province does not receive any information specific to the reason an Enhanced Security Clearance may be rejected. Participating law enforcement agencies only identify if an applicant’s clearance is not accepted.
The DevOps Specialist should be aware that over the course of the SOW, the DevOps Specialist may be required to complete higher-level security clearances, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret Clearance. Please ensure applicants are eligible to apply if required by the ministry.
Acceptance by the Province of the DevOps Specialist requires written approval from the Province following acceptable security clearances.
Incumbency
There is an incumbent for the current position requested. However, for this and all other opportunities, the Province seeks the best person to fill the role.
Evaluation
The evaluation criteria will be distributed within the following categories. Subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP), the evaluation of Responses shall be confidential, and not released to any party.
1. Requirements - 40%
2. Interview - 50%
3. Pricing - 10%
Anticipated Interview Dates: Interviews are estimated to be held between September 22 – September 26.
Mandatory Training Courses
Once hired the resource will be required to complete all mandatory training which includes but is not limited to FOIP, Security/Cybersecurity, Information Management, and Respect in the Workplace. There may also be other mandatory and/or optional training.

ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN THE RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.

EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.

Please refer the Job description for details