Responsibilities:

• Create comprehensive QA test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to ensure thorough testing coverage.
  
• Support QA leads with all aspects of QA testing and reconciliation, ensuring effective and timely completion of all required QA/testing activities.
  
• Participate in change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruptions under the guidance of senior staff.
  
• Perform detailed execution of test cases and test scenarios according to the test plan.
  
• Contribute to functional testing and Accessibility Compliance testing to meet diverse user needs.
  
• Prepare test data and perform data testing and reconciliation to verify system accuracy.
  
• Adhere to established QA processes, best practices, and templates to maintain consistency and quality.
  
• Responsible for problem identification, creating, and updating defect reports to track issues and resolutions.
  
• Identify gaps in requirements or implementation by performing detailed, thorough testing of system changes.
  
• Document test results and provide constructive feedback to Ministry staff and stakeholders under the guidance of senior staff.
  
• Prepare and send test summaries and daily status reports to keep the team and management informed of progress and issues.
  
• Share knowledge with other team members under the guidance of QA lead through knowledge transfer sessions and detailed documentation.
  
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings and collaborate closely with the QA team and other project teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
  
• Develop deep knowledge of the system to understand the impact of changes and provide valuable insights under the guidance of senior staff.
  
• Ensure that all business rules, data field specifications, and other validations are implemented according to requirements.
  
• Confirm the correct application and system flow to maintain a seamless user experience.
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Application Development team and other cross functional teams to solve project and customer issues.
  
• Ensure adherence to government software development standards, including the System Development Life Cycle and Project Management Life Cycle.
  
• Complete work and achieve milestones within the assigned deadlines.
  
• Notify the Cluster/Ministry project Manager/leads in writing of any issues or other material concerns related to the assignment deliverables as soon as they become aware of them.
  
• Submit deliverables for the Cluster/Ministry approval as they are completed. Comply with the
  
• Ontario Government and the Cluster/Ministry security procedures and practices.
  

Experience and Skill Set Requirements:

Must Haves:

• 5-7 years of experience in assisting with test planning, test cases, and expected test results for complex business systems under the guidance of QA lead.
  
• 5-7 years of experience in executing test cases and scenarios for large, complex systems.
  
• Proficiency in testing tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
  
• Familiarity with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.
  

Skill Set Requirements:

QA Skills:

• 5-7 years of experience in executing testing-related activities and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems with support from QA lead.
  
• 5-7 years of experience in assisting with test planning, test cases, and expected test results for complex business systems under the guidance of QA lead.
  
• 5-7 years of experience in conducting data analysis, cleansing, conversion, and reconciliation on large, complex systems with oversight from Senior team members.
  
• 5-7 years of experience in executing test cases and scenarios for large, complex systems.
  
• Demonstrating excellent coordination and organizational skills to manage QA activities within tight timelines and conflicting priorities.
  
• Experience in Accessibility testing aligned with AODA standards.
  

Technical Skills:

• Good working knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
  
• Experience with web-based 3-tier software platforms and understanding of their architecture.
  
• Proficiency in testing tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Microfocus Product Suite).
  
• Competent knowledge of Oracle database tools, including basic data handling and querying.
  
• Proficient in desktop tools (Visio, MS Office, MS Project, MS Outlook).
  
• Experience in testing custom implementations and COTS implementations, including familiarity with IBM J-Rules Engine.
  
• Working knowledge of web-based application development processes and tools.
  
• Familiarity with Accessibility testing tools like WAVES, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.
  

General skills:

• Experience in effective coordination with multiple teams representing various business and technology areas.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
• Good analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, applying critical thinking to resolve issues.
  

Public Sector Experience:

• Some experience in the Public Sector, either as a vendor representative or under contract with a government ministry or agency.