BIS Safety Software is a SaaS company on a mission to change how organizations manage safety, learning, and compliance – and the team behind that mission matters just as much as the product. We are expanding our team and are looking to add a thoughtful, detail-oriented Software Tester who is passionate about software quality and enjoys blending both manual and automated testing.

About the role
This role is a key part of our evolution from primarily manual testing toward a more automation-focused QA process . You’ll play a hands‑on role in ensuring the quality of our releases‑owning manual testing for new features while actively contributing to our growing automation framework.

You’ll work closely with developers and the QA team to understand product workflows, uncover edge cases, and help us continuously improve how we test. This is a great prospect for someone who enjoys digging into the details but is also excited to build toward a more scalable, automated future.

onsite role based out of our Sherwood Park, Alberta office.

Responsibilities

Execute manual test cases for new features, releases, and regression cycles

Help drive the transition to automation by converting manual test cases into automated script

Create and maintain clear, structured test plans and test scenarios

Identify, document, and track defects with strong attention to detail

Collaborate closely with developers to reproduce , troubleshoot , and resolve issues

Write and maintain automated tests and update existing scripts as needed

Participate in improving QA processes, testing coverage, and documentation

Prepare and manage test data to support testing activities

Leverage tools and emerging technologies (including AI) to enhance QA workflows

You might be the right fit if you

Are highly detail-oriented and naturally curious when exploring systems





Enjoy both manual testing and building toward automation

Think critically and can identify edge cases others might miss

Are proactive in clarifying requirements and understanding product workflows

Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical team members

Take ownership of your work and follow through to completion

Thrive in a collaborative, fast - changing environment

Are tech - savvy and enjoy learning new tools and frameworks

Approach problems thoughtfully and methodically

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in software testing

Strong foundation in manual testing (test case design, regression, exploratory testing)

Hands‑on experience with test automation (Playwright preferred; Cypress/Selenium acceptable)

Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript for automation scripting

Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail)

Experience with bug tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Redmine)

Comfortable using browser debugging tools and version control (Git)

Exposure to API testing and CI/CD testing workflows

Strong documentation and defect reporting skills

Bonus points if you have

Experience working in a SaaS or software product environment

Experience helping teams transition from manual to automated testing

Exposure to modern QA practices like shift‑left testing

Computer Science or related education (or equivalent experience)

Compensation and Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance and disability insurance

Health spending account

Flexible working hours

On‑the‑job training and growth opportunities

Free on‑site parking

$65,000 - $80,000 a year

Salary ranges are based on experience, reflecting the unique skillset each individual brings to the role.

Job ID #T202603-17CQA

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📌 QA Automation Tester (Alberta)
🏢 BIS Safety Software
📍 Alberta