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Job title: Tester – IT
Company: Canadian Blood Services
Job description: Job category: Information technology
Job posting ID: 1106
Employment status: Regular full-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.00
Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $72,800 to $86,000
Application deadline: 2021-09-08
Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.
Join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.
About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-Time Tester to join our dynamic External Customer Experience team in Ottawa. The work of a Tester is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Lifeline. In this role, you will be an intermediate member of the IT team, the Tester works on mission critical applications designed to create excellent digital experiences for Canadian Blood Services’ community and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Working with product leadership to create, review, update and execute test plans associated to various applications and technologies at CBS; documenting details of scripts, results and issues identified
- Designing and implementing test models for software releases, including security updates, business enhancements and platform upgrades
- Developing and coordinating test schedules
- Participating in test planning, test configurations, technical problem resolution, and reporting of progress during the test cycle
- Documenting clearly written test plans designed to test compliance with requirements as well as ensure stability and data integrity
- Documenting issues identified in testing and providing details to development teams for resolution
- Leveraging test automation where possible and maintaining the automation platform to reduce the overall delivery time on product releases
- Researching and developing new test techniques and strategies; recommending alternatives to improve verification time and/or test coverage and to maximize effectiveness
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary level education (e.g. college, technical institute, or university) in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Computer/Software Engineering
- 5 years exposure working in verification/test roles within IT environments
- Certification in Software testing such as CAST, ISTQB, CSTE or other is an asset
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered an asset
Required skills:
- Mature general understanding of IT systems
- Ability and desire to learn and enhance software testing skills
- Systematic approach to identifying problems and documenting issues
- Collaborative approach to working with teams and stakeholders
- Strong documentation skills (e.g. test strategy, plan, script, summary)
- Good communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Proven ability to breakdown a product into its test components e.g. User Interface (UI) versus back-end versus system integration
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary range of $72,800 to $86,000
- 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Annual Performance Award up to 6%
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits
- Choice of defined contribution or defined benefits pension plan
- Employee discounts, wellness programs and more
- Flexible remote working schedule
Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.
Expected salary: $72800 – 86000 per year
Location: Ottawa, ON
Job date: Wed, 25 Aug 2021 22:46:17 GMT
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