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Senior Systems Testing QA Specialist
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4-5years
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1 September 2026 (Yesterday)
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29 November 2026
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Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Client: Health Services Cluster Government of Ontario
Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement
Contract: September 15 2026 March 31 2027
Extension: Up to one additional term subject to available contract days/funding
Location: Toronto / Kingston Ontario
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Hours: 7.25 hours per day Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM excluding lunch
Security Clearance: No clearance required
Allocation: 100%
Position Overview
Our client the Health Services Cluster within the Government of Ontario is seeking Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialists to support complex application testing initiatives.
The successful candidates will be responsible for planning coordinating executing and reporting on comprehensive testing activities across web applications reports databases and integrated systems. The role requires strong expertise in system testing test automation test data creation defect management SQL/database validation and healthcare data standards.
Candidates must be comfortable working onsite and collaborating closely with Project Managers Testing Leads IT Leads developers Business Analysts project teams and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies test plans test cases test scripts and test data.
- Plan organize and implement testing activities for large and complex systems.
- Perform functional integration system regression non-functional performance load and stress testing.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts and automated test cases.
- Create complex test plans and coordinate defects throughout the complete testing lifecycle.
- Provide input into project-level test strategy and testing scope.
- Assist in defining testing scope during project iterations.
- Establish appropriate entry and exit criteria for system testing activities.
- Plan and lead peer reviews of test plans test cases and other testing artefacts.
- Create and manage a variety of test data using tools such as SOAP UI Swagger and Postman.
- Execute API and integration testing and validate application behaviour under different conditions.
- Perform database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment.
- Validate data integrity consistency and accuracy across applications and databases.
- Perform data migration and transformation testing where required.
- Create document prioritize and manage software defects based on priority and severity.
- Enter track and coordinate defects using industry-standard defect management tools such as Azure DevOps JIRA ALM Bugzilla TestRail or Zephyr.
- Participate in and/or lead regular defect review processes.
- Report test results testing progress test coverage quality metrics and outstanding defects.
- Review test results produced by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) including test data preparation and test execution.
- Work closely with developers to reproduce investigate and resolve application issues.
- Collaborate with Business Analysts Project Managers developers Testing Leads and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and testing expectations.
- Support Agile ceremonies including sprint planning daily stand-ups and retrospectives.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
- Conduct performance testing using tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner including analysis of performance bottlenecks and scalability.
- Support accessibility testing and demonstrate knowledge of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and related standards.
- Maintain detailed testing documentation and provide input to user manuals and release notes.
- Ensure testing activities follow applicable quality assurance standards methodologies and regulatory requirements.
- Support troubleshooting issue analysis scope management and overall quality objectives throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
Mandatory Technical & QA Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate the following:
1. System Testing & Test Automation MUST HAVE
- Demonstrated system testing expertise through:
- Development of automated test scripts
- Creation and execution of complex test plans
- Coordination and management of defects throughout the testing lifecycle
- Experience following a clearly defined test strategy.
- Experience creating and executing test plans and maintaining test cases.
- Experience with functional integration and regression testing of web application components and reports.
- Experience creating test entry and exit criteria.
- Experience coding automated test scripts and developing automated test cases.
- Knowledge and experience with automated testing tools and version control systems.
2. Test Data & API Testing MUST HAVE
- Expertise in creating a variety of test data using automated/API testing tools including one or more of:
- SOAP UI
- Swagger
- Postman
- Experience using automated test tools to support functional and regression testing during project iterations.
- Experience preparing test data for UAT and other testing activities.
- Experience developing and managing robust test data strategies.
3. Defect Management MUST HAVE
- Experience creating and managing project defects based on priority and severity.
- Experience entering tracking and coordinating defects through the complete testing lifecycle.
- Experience participating in or leading defect review meetings/processes.
- Experience reporting testing results and defect status to project stakeholders.
- Familiarity with tools such as:
- Azure DevOps
- JIRA
- ALM
- Bugzilla
- TestRail
- Zephyr
4. Database / SQL Testing MUST HAVE
- Experience performing database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment.
- Demonstrated ability to write SQL queries for backend/data validation.
- Experience validating data integrity consistency and accuracy.
- Experience with data migration and transformation testing is an asset.
5. Healthcare Data Standards MUST HAVE / HIGH PRIORITY
- Knowledge of healthcare data exchange standards particularly Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR).
6. Testing Methodologies
Experience with:
- Functional testing
- System testing
- Integration testing
- Regression testing
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Non-functional testing
- Load testing
- Performance testing
- Stress testing
- API testing
- Data validation/testing
- Automated testing
Preferred Automation & Performance Tools
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
- Selenium
- Cypress
- Postman
- SOAP UI
- Swagger
- OpenText UFT / Micro Focus UFT
- TestComplete
- JMeter
- LoadRunner
- Azure DevOps
- JIRA
- ALM
- TestRail
- Zephyr
Experience with scripting languages such as Python JavaScript or Bash for automation test data preparation or test environment activities is an asset.
Methodologies & SDLC
Candidates should have strong knowledge of:
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
- Agile
- Scrum
- Waterfall
- Structured testing methodologies
- Quality assurance principles practices and processes
- Object-oriented testing environments
- Application development implementation and maintenance processes
Accessibility
- Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable accessibility regulations and standards.
General / Professional Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a project team.
- Demonstrated ability to review complex testing artefacts and provide constructive feedback.
- Proven ability to work efficiently in a structured project environment.
Additional Assets
The following would be considered advantageous:
- Experience with at least one programming language.
- Experience using information retrieval packages.
- Experience testing in object-oriented environments.
- Knowledge of Information Management principles policies and practices.
- Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems.
- Experience developing automated test suites.
- Experience testing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications.
- Experience within government or large enterprise environments.
- Healthcare-sector testing experience.
Required Skills:
Qualifications Registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). Minimum 1 year of experience conducting client assessments. Minimum 1 year of experience performing home and environmental assessments. Experience assessing mobility equipment patient lifts/hoists and safe patient transfers. Strong assessment clinical reasoning and documentation skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Valid Ontario drivers licence and reliable transportation preferred. Professional liability insurance (or ability to obtain coverage if required). Compensation Project-based / per-assessment compensation. Expected range: Approximately $120$200 per assessment depending on assignment complexity travel requirements and reporting expectations. Compensation will be discussed based on experience and assignment details. To Apply Please submit: Your resume. Current city of residence. Areas within Ontario you are willing to cover. Your availability for project-based assignments. Your expected compensation per assessment. Confirmation of your COTO registration. Required Certifications / Licenses Registered Occupational Therapist (OT Reg. (Ont.)) in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) (Mandatory) Professional Liability Insurance (or ability to obtain it before assignments begin) Valid Ontario Drivers Licence (Class G) (Preferred due to community/home visits) CPR & First Aid Certification
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy (minimum qualification if eligible for registration in Ontario)Masters degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT/MScOT) (Preferred; this is the current standard for new graduates in Canada)
