Job Description

Description

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).

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for the development of test plans, test scripts and test cases and executing these against the various components.

The tester will work 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.

General Skills

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 Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools and data query tools to aid in the development of test cases

Knowledge and experience in the use of automated test 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 testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business functional validation

Experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.

Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle

Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills

A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

Desirable Skills

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)

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NOTE

Extension/Amendment Attestation:

Extension(s) only allowed using unused days/funds left on contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW.

Assignment Type

: This position is listed as Onsite; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.

Experience Requirements

Technical Skills





Experience with configuring systems and testing environments


Demonstrated experience with delivering

testing/QA requirements using different development methodologies, such as

waterfall and agile


Experience with testing in-house development

solutions and COTS


Experience with software integration, scripting

and automated testing.


Experience with desktop application and mobile

applications
Experience

with testing high availability applications and Real Time Data feeds
Experience

with telephony and radio technologies such as IP based telephony, Avaya, P25,

Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD application) an asset


40%




QA Skills



10+ years of

experience in developing test strategies, test plans, test scenarios, test

cases and troubleshooting technical issues
Experience

with performing different types of testing, including unit testing, business

function testing, business acceptance testing, production acceptance testing,

integration testing, performance testing, regression testing, load testing,

security testing, etc.
Experience

with the use of automated testing tools
Eggplant,

Selenium experience an asset
Experience

with version control systems and defect management tools such as Confluence,

JIRA or TestRail


40%




Communications and Analytical

Skills



Able to work

on multiple assignment concurrently
Proven and

demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical skills
Strong verbal

and written communication skills.
Strong

Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong

consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders.
A demonstrated team player with a proven

track record for meeting deadlines


20%





Supplier Comments

Closing Date - 2026-01-15, 9:30 a.m.



Maximum Number of Submissions - 1 (one)

Assignment Type: Onsite

This position is listed as "Onsite"; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location.




MUST HAVES:


Demonstrated experience with delivering testing/QA requirements using different development methodologies, such as waterfall and agile


Experience with testing in-house development solutions and COTS


?Experience with performing different types of testing, including unit testing, business function testing, business acceptance testing, production acceptance testing, integration testing, performance testing, regression testing, load testing, security testing, etc.