Systems Testing/QA Specialist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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- 10+ years of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts across large-scale systems
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Ref: RQ11727 Contract – 5 Months (Extension Possible) Hybrid – Toronto (87 Sir William Hearst Ave.)
Posted Date: 2026-10-29
Location: Hybrid – Toronto (87 Sir William Hearst Ave.)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-03-31 *
Rate: $77/hour
Overview
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support the Labour and Transportation Cluster. The successful consultant will work across multiple business initiatives, providing quality assurance leadership including test strategy, test planning, and end-to-end test execution. This role operates within a hybrid environment and requires hands-on experience with cloud technologies, Agile/DevOps methodologies, and Ontario government ministry applications.
Key Responsibilities
This is a hybrid position based at 87 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario. No security clearance is required. The consultant will collaborate with program area stakeholders, IT leads, and project teams across Labour and Transportation Cluster initiatives. The role operates within Agile and DevOps delivery frameworks.
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Ref: RQ11727 Contract – 5 Months (Extension Possible) Hybrid – Toronto (87 Sir William Hearst Ave.)
Posted Date: 2026-10-29
Location: Hybrid – Toronto (87 Sir William Hearst Ave.)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-03-31 *
Rate: $77/hour
Overview
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support the Labour and Transportation Cluster. The successful consultant will work across multiple business initiatives, providing quality assurance leadership including test strategy, test planning, and end-to-end test execution. This role operates within a hybrid environment and requires hands-on experience with cloud technologies, Agile/DevOps methodologies, and Ontario government ministry applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice on testing strategy, test plans, and the selection of appropriate testing tools for large-scale systems
- Plan and organize testing efforts for GUI and non-GUI environments, including systems integration testing, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
- Develop, review, and execute test plans, test scripts, and test cases across all project phases
- Conduct AODA Compliance Audits and Remediation using tools such as AXE and WAVE
- Execute functional, non-functional, integration, load, and performance tests across various system components
- Support and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) activities in collaboration with business and IT stakeholders
- Create and manage test data for technical and business functional validation across multiple testing phases
- Identify, document, and drive resolution of defects and issues throughout the testing lifecycle
- Work with testing leads and IT leads to align QA activities with project timelines and SDLC phases
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices within the testing process
- Utilize test management and version control tools such as Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM 12.5
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met across all Ministry applications
- 10+ years of experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts across large-scale systems
- Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps methodologies
- Experience with Cloud technology, specifically Microsoft Azure
- Experience with Siebel (RLSO – Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI, and other Ministry applications
- Extensive experience with test management tools on one or more platforms, including Azure DevOps and Microfocus ALM 12.5
- Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audits and Remediation
- Experience creating, reviewing, and executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases
- Experience with AODA compliance audit tools including AXE and WAVE
- Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including testing processes within Agile and DevOps frameworks
- Knowledge and experience with at least one programming language
- Experience with ReadyAPI, Web Services, API, OPA, and Java technologies
- Experience with IMS, DB2, SQL, Oracle databases, and UNIX
- Experience with the .NET platform
- Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services
- Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) and Legacy Mainframe Systems
- Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
- Knowledge and understanding of testing methods in an object-oriented environment
- Experience coding automated test scripts and producing automated test case suites
- Experience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) applications
- Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices
- Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
This is a hybrid position based at 87 Sir William Hearst Ave., Toronto, Ontario. No security clearance is required. The consultant will collaborate with program area stakeholders, IT leads, and project teams across Labour and Transportation Cluster initiatives. The role operates within Agile and DevOps delivery frameworks.
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- Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.
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Responsibilities
Lead quality assurance across multiple initiatives by advising on test strategies, planning testing activities, and developing and executing test plans, scripts, and cases. Conduct accessibility, functional, integration, load, and performance testing; manage test data and defects; and coordinate UAT and QA activities with business and IT teams.
Requirements
Requires 10 or more years of experience planning and implementing testing for large-scale systems, with experience in Waterfall, Agile, DevOps, and Microsoft Azure. Candidates must have experience with Ontario ministry applications including Siebel, test management tools such as Azure DevOps or Micro Focus ALM 12.5, and AODA audits using AXE and WAVE.
Skills
- Systems Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Test Strategy
- Test Planning
- Test Case Development
- Functional Testing
- Integration Testing
- Performance Testing
- User Acceptance Testing
- AODA Compliance Audits
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure DevOps
- Micro Focus ALM
- Agile
- DevOps
- Siebel
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Categories
- Technology
- Software
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Systems Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Test Strategy
- Test Planning
- Test Plans
- Test Scripts
- Test Cases
- Waterfall
- Agile
- DevOps
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure DevOps
- Micro Focus ALM 12.5
- Siebel
- Registration Licensing System of Ontario
- ESDI
- AODA
- AXE
- WAVE
- User Acceptance Testing
- Systems Integration Testing
- Load Testing
- Performance Testing
- ReadyAPI
- Web Services
- API
- Java
- DB2
- SQL