Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Work Location: 777 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario – Onsite Estimated Start Date: September 28, 2026

Estimated End Date: August 30, 2027

Business Days: 216.00

Extension: Probable after the initial mandate

Hours: 7.25 hours per day

Security Level: No Clearance Required

Role Overview

We are seeking an Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialist with proven experience in manual testing, data reconciliation, test strategy development, accessibility testing, and quality assurance for large, complex, business-critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data, and expected results , along with hands-on expertise in functional, integration, regression, system, UAT, performance, and data validation testing. Experience with JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure DevOps, Micro Focus/OpenText UFT, Selenium, Postman, Oracle, and accessibility testing tools is highly valuable.

Experience testing complex systems involving frequently changing data, business rules, and images , as well as AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA compliance , is required.

Key Responsibilities

- Quality Assurance & Test Strategy – 45%
- Lead and execute manual testing and data reconciliation activities for large, complex, business-critical systems.
- Develop comprehensive test strategies, test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data, and expected test results.
- Plan and organize testing efforts across large systems in both GUI and non-GUI environments.
- Execute functional, integration, system, regression, acceptance, and specialized testing.
- Support and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
- Develop testing strategies for systems involving complex data, business rules, and images with high annual change rates.
- Perform data analysis, cleansing, conversion, migration, transformation, and reconciliation testing.
- Validate data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across system components and databases.
- Validate that applications behave as expected under different conditions.
- Execute test scenarios and test cases for large and complex systems.
- Coordinate QA activities within tight timelines and manage conflicting priorities.
- Conduct accessibility testing aligned with AODA and WCAG 2.0 AA standards.
- Provide advice regarding testing strategy, test plans, testing tools, and resources required.
- Ensure testing processes comply with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Technical Testing & Automation – 35%
- Test web-based 3-tier application platforms and complex business solutions.
- Test workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
- Perform testing of both custom-developed and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) implementations.
- Work with tools including JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure DevOps, ALM, and Micro Focus Product Suite.
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using tools such as Micro Focus/OpenText UFT, Selenium, TestComplete, Postman, and similar technologies.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
- Conduct performance, stress, and load testing using tools such as JMeter and LoadRunner.
- Analyze performance bottlenecks and assess system scalability.




- Perform backend and database testing using Oracle database tools and SQL queries.
- Develop queries to validate data and perform backend reconciliation.
- Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman.
- Work with accessibility testing tools including WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.
- Perform basic security testing and collaborate with security specialists on more advanced security assessments.
- Support testing across application development, implementation, deployment, and maintenance phases.
- Collaboration & SDLC Support – 15%
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, IT leads, testing leads, and other project stakeholders.
- Work with project teams throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
- Coordinate multiple teams representing different business and technology areas.
- Clarify requirements and ensure application quality and test coverage.
- Participate in design and testing walkthrough sessions.
- Maintain detailed documentation of test results, test coverage, defects, and quality metrics.
- Provide input for user manuals, release notes, and system documentation.
- Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, presentation, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Maintain a strong track record of meeting deadlines.
- Public Sector Experience – 5%
- Experience working in the Public Sector, either as a vendor representative or under contract to a government ministry or agency.
- Public sector experience involving large business systems is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with public sector information management principles, policies, methodologies, and practices is an asset.

Required Skills & Experience Skill / Experience Priority Manual Testing of Large Complex Business Systems Required Data Reconciliation / Data Validation Required Test Plans, Test Cases & Expected Results Required Test Strategy Development Required Functional, Integration, System & Regression Testing Required UAT / Acceptance Testing Required Accessibility Testing – AODA / WCAG 2.0 AA Required Web-Based 3-Tier Applications Required JIRA / Bugzilla / Azure DevOps Required/Strongly Desired Micro Focus Product Suite Strongly Desired Oracle Database / SQL Required Automated Testing Tools Desired Selenium / Cypress / Postman Desired OpenText UFT / TestComplete Desired JMeter / LoadRunner Desired CI/CD Testing Integration Desired API Testing Desired Test Data Management & Strategy Required Data Migration / Transformation Testing Desired Agile / Scrum / Waterfall Desired Accessibility Tools – WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, Compliance Sheriff Desired Basic Security Testing Desired COTS Application Testing Desired IBM J-Rules Engine Desired Public Sector Experience Nice to Have General Professional Skills





- Strong knowledge of software quality assurance principles, practices, tools, and structured methodologies.
- Experience planning, organizing, and implementing testing activities.
- Knowledge of structured application development, implementation, and maintenance methodologies.
- Experience using CASE tools and data query tools to develop and execute test cases.
- Experience using automated testing tools and version control systems.
- Strong understanding of functional and non-functional testing.
- Strong understanding of the SDLC and software testing life cycle.
- Ability to create clear, comprehensive, and effective test cases.
- Ability to develop and manage robust test data strategies.
- Strong database querying and backend testing capabilities.
- Knowledge of object-oriented testing methodologies.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and technology areas.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, perseverance, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Solid team player with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Must-Have
- Proven experience leading and executing manual testing and data reconciliation for large, complex, business-critical systems.
- Strong experience developing test plans, test cases, test scripts, and expected results.
- Experience developing test strategies for complex systems involving rapidly changing data, rules, and images.
- Experience with AODA/WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility testing.
- Experience testing web-based 3-tier applications.
- Strong working knowledge of workflow, portfolio management, and rule-driven business solutions.
- Experience with testing and defect management tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure DevOps, and Micro Focus Product Suite.
- Experience testing both custom and COTS implementations, including IBM J-Rules Engine.
- Strong Oracle database and SQL knowledge.

Nice-to-Have
- Public sector experience.
- Large business systems experience.
- Experience with Selenium, Cypress, Postman, OpenText UFT, or TestComplete.
- Experience with JMeter or LoadRunner.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience with accessibility tools such as WAVE, JAWS, NVDA, and Compliance Sheriff.
- Knowledge of security testing.
- Experience with automated test scripting and CI/CD integration.
- Experience with public sector information management principles and practices.

How to Apply If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please send the following documents to [email protected] by Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST :

- Updated Resume in Word format – Mandatory
- References – Mandatory
- Expected Hourly Rate – Mandatory
- Visa Status – Mandatory
- LinkedIn ID – Mandatory

Please note: Without the mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate. If this opportunity is not suitable for you, please forward it to qualified Intermediate Systems Testing/QA Specialists with strong experience in manual testing, data reconciliation, test strategy, test planning, accessibility/AODA testing, web-based 3-tier applications, defect management, Oracle/SQL, and QA tools such as JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure DevOps, and Micro Focus Product Suite.

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