Quality Assurance Analyst (Anticipatory)

Special posting considerations:

What you need to know

• The intention of this process is to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff indeterminate or term positions at NSERC and SSHRC. 
  
• This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
  
• Priority may be given to candidates willing to work in the National Capital Region (NCR)
  
• Note this position is currently on a full-time telework agreement which could be subject to change. 
  

Who we are

At the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society. 

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at SSHRC or NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do 

As a Quality Assurance Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Plan, design, and execute test cases for web-based and client/server applications 
• Analyze requirements to identify testing needs and potential defects 
• Document and track defects, and work with agile teams to support timely resolution 
• Promote quality assurance standards and best practices throughout the development lifecycle 
• Support user acceptance testing and production releases

What you need to succeed

Education

• Post-secondary degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or
• An acceptable combination of education, training, and relevant experience
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience developing and executing test plans and test cases for web-based and/or client/server systems
• Experience in interpreting user or business requirements and translating them into effective test scenarios
• Experience performing QA activities within an Agile software development lifecycle
• Experience using Azure Devops – An Asset
• Experience using automated testing tools – An Asset

Competencies

• Apply QA methodologies to design, execute, and document effective test cases
• Analyze requirements and test results to identify defects, risks, and gaps
• Communicate testing outcomes, issues, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Organize and prioritize testing activities to meet timelines and quality standards

Conditions of employment 

• Willingness to work occasional overtime
• Willingness to maintain and update technical skills

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.