Job Description

Branch: Gas
Affiliation: Management & Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Workplace Flexibility: Yes
Posting End Date: Open until filled

We\'re a Canadian-owned and BC-based energy company taking steps toward a lower-carbon energy future by providing renewable energy, natural gas and electricity to more than 1.2 million customers.

We\'re looking for new talent to join us as we transform BC\'s energy future. Our diverse team of more than 2,600 employees is committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong and grow. Join us and let\'s work together for a better BC.

Position Overview

Weird question, but do you like tests?
If things don\'t work properly, does it bug you?
Do you like working with and leading awesome, creative people?
How about making a major positive impact on the biggest utility in BC?

We want to hear from you! Join the FortisBC family and be part of our Information Systems team.

As the Testing Manager, you will establish and evolve testing best practices and standards. You will develop and execute detailed test plans and strategies for projects and upgrades. You\'ll be doing all of this by leading and coaching a team of QA analysts, striving for perfection, and providing the quality users deserve.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the planning and direction of unit, regression, functional, integration and user acceptance testing.
• Ensure solutions are thoroughly tested before promotion to the production environment.
• Support, manage and expand the use automated testing tools for application testing.
• Provide leadership to staff and contractors using effective management techniques; participate in recruiting activities, make hiring decisions, set performance expectations, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Establish documentation to support onboarding and succession planning.

In year 1, you will:

• Become familiar with test strategies and frameworks including testing tools and technologies.
• Gain a strong understanding of the Information Systems Quality Assurance testing processes.
• Maintain current quality assurance testing practices.
• Expand the use of automated testing for all applications.

In year 2, you will:

• Continue to promote the use of automated testing.
• Identify and document efficiencies in testing processes.
• Promote the use of Quality Assurance testing services throughout Information Systems.
• Mature and document Testing governance, workflows, processes, and job tasks.

What it takes:

• Bachelor\'s Degree or Diploma of Technology in Computer Science or equivalent discipline from a recognized program plus 4 to 7 years of related experience with test management, testing methodologies or automated testing tools, or a combination of equivalent experience and testing certifications (e.g. ITSQB).
• Ability to build strong and collaborative partnerships.
• Passion for coaching and leading individuals.
• Excellent knowledge of testing methodologies and best practices, including automated testing.
• Must be able to travel (valid DL required).

In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the page for additional information.

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