Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior - RQ11690

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement – RQ11690

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support the Justice Technology Services – Digital Design Branch in building a modern digital information system and integrating it with other internal and external applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in quality assurance, defect tracking, test planning, functional and unit testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), testing documentation, issue tracking tools, automated testing tools, and systems development life cycle processes.

Role Snapshot

• Job Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist – Senior
• Req. Number: RQ11690
• Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
• Work Location: 21 College Street, Toronto, Ontario
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Estimated Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Estimated End Date: October 5, 2027
• Business Days: 244
• Extension: 362 days
• Hours: 7.25 hours per day
• Security Level: CRJMC
  
  

Must Have

Quality Assurance Skills

• 7+ years of demonstrated experience in defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change requests and to communicate the status of these to all project participants.
• Demonstrated experience in developing test plans, test scripts, and test data; documenting software defects and tracking resolutions.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing and leading initial UAT sessions.
• Good analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and also perform as part of a team.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with technologies such as SharePoint, .NET Web, Web Services, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
• Demonstrated experience documenting and tracking testing and issue tracking systems such as JIRA, Azure DevOps Boards, and Asana.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms.
  
  

Description

Scope

The Justice Technology Services – Digital Design Branch requires one (1) Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist with 5+ years of experience for building a modern digital information system and its integration with other internal and external applications.

Assignment Deliverables

The Justice Technology Services – Digital Design Branch requires one (1) Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist with 5+ years of experience for building a modern digital information system and its integration with other internal and external applications.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Prepare appropriate level test cases for functional / unit testing.
• Perform functional / unit testing and document results.
• Assist other parties’ groups with their related testing activities (UAT).
  
  

Experience And Skill Set Requirements

Criteria 1: QA Skills – 40 Points

• Demonstrated experience in defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change requests and to communicate status of these to all project participants.
  
  

Criteria 2: Technical Skills – 30 Points

• Demonstrated experience documenting and tracking testing and issue tracking systems such as JIRA, Azure DevOps Boards, and Asana.
  
  

Criteria 3: Business Skills – 25 Points

• Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are complete.
  
  

Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience – 5 Points

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations.
  
  

How To Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and your profile matches the requirements, please send the following mandatory documents to hrsmss@smsoftconsulting.com by Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2:00 PM EST:

• Updated Resume in Word format – Mandatory
• References – Mandatory
• Expected Hourly Rate – Mandatory
• Visa Status – Mandatory
• LinkedIn ID – Mandatory
  
  

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Note

• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• This position requires working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding breaks, Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified.
• The VOR Master Service Agreement expires on April 5, 2027, and includes a six (6)-month survival clause, allowing the Statement of Work (SOW) to continue, if operationally required, until October 5, 2027.
• Extension(s) are only allowed using unused days and/or funds remaining on the contract.
• No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.
• JTS may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2027, in accordance with the survival clause.
• The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.
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