Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Job Details

ELIGIBILITY: Only candidates currently residing in Ontario will be considered. Applications from outside Ontario will not be reviewed or responded to. This is a strict onsite/hybrid role.

Closing Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: 125 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario M3M 0B4, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Start Date: 2026-09-08

End Date: 2027-03-31

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Type: Contract

Job ID: 11451

Project Overview

The opportunity supports the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) Maintenance & Support initiative, providing quality assurance and testing services for ongoing system maintenance and support activities.

Key Responsibilities

Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
Responsible for the development of test plans, test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components.
Works with the testing lead and IT lead of each project as well as the project team members in the analysis, design, development, implementation and ongoing support of the required systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

Must be able to work onsite in Toronto
10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
Extensive experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DevOps methodologies
Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
Extensive experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE
Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
Knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Knowledge and experience in the use of data query tools to aid in the development of test cases
Knowledge and experience in the use of Test Management tools and version control systems on one or more platforms
Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
Experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologies
Experience creating test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation
Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle
Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

NICE TO HAVE

Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Testing - 55%

10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
Extensive experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation
Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps
Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues

Technical Skills - 40%

Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DevOps methodologies
Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
Extensive experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE
Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications
Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems
Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services
Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies
Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX
Experience with .NET platform

Soft Skills - 5%

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
Proven track record for building strong working relationships.

Key Skills & Competencies

Systems Testing, QA, Test planning, Test scripts, Test cases, Test management tools, Azure DevOps, Microfocus ALM, AODA Compliance, AXE, WAVE, Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Cloud, Siebel, RLSO, ESDI, LCS, Legacy Mainframe, Payment Gateway, MPG/EPS, TSO/SPF, ReadyAPI, Web Services, API, OPA, Java, IMS, DB2, SQL, Oracle, UNIX, .NET, Functional testing, Non-functional testing, Systems integration testing, User acceptance testing, UAT, Test data, Automated testing tools, SDLC, GUI testing, Non-GUI testing, Stress testing, Load testing, Performance testing, Version control systems, Data query tools, COTS, Object-oriented testing, Programming

Applications for this position will be accepted until Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m..

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