Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist – Senior
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Client:
Justice Technology Services (JTS), Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Location:
21 College Street, Toronto, ON Work Arrangement:
100% Onsite Start Date:
November 2, 2026 End Date:
October 5, 2027 Duration:
244 business days + potential extension of up to 362 days Hours:
7.25 hours/day, Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding breaks Security Requirement:
CRJMC Openings:
1 Maximum Submissions:
1 candidate Submission Deadline:
September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM Position Overview
Justice Technology Services - Digital Design Branch is seeking a Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist with 5+ years of overall experience to support the development of a modern digital information system and its integration with internal and external applications. Key Responsibilities
Develop appropriate
test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data
for functional and system testing.
Prepare and execute
functional testing and unit testing
and accurately document test results.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track
software defects and change requests
through resolution.
Use collaborative defect and issue-tracking tools to communicate defect status and resolution progress to project participants.
Support and coordinate
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
activities.
Lead initial UAT sessions
and assist business and technical stakeholders throughout the UAT process.
Work closely with clients, developers, project managers, business analysts, and other technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and completion of change requests.
Maintain comprehensive testing and issue-tracking documentation.
Participate in all applicable phases of the
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) .
Assist other project groups with their testing activities and provide QA expertise as required.
Participate in project meetings, status discussions, and defect/change management activities.
Work independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Provide
knowledge transfer
to the Project Manager and team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Transfer knowledge through
1:1 meetings, team meetings, and documentation on SharePoint .
Provide knowledge transfer covering
codes and documentation of all types assigned to the role . Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications & Technical Skills
1 - Quality Assurance & Defect Management - Mandatory
Candidates must demonstrate: 7+ years of experience in defect tracking
using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change requests.
Experience communicating
defect, change request, and resolution status
to all relevant project participants.
Demonstrated experience developing: Test plans
Test cases
Test scripts
Test data
Experience documenting
software defects
and tracking defects through resolution.
Demonstrated experience with
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) .
Experience
leading initial UAT sessions .
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
2 - Technical Skills - Mandatory
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies is required: SharePoint
.NET Web
Web Services
HTML
JavaScript
Candidates must also demonstrate: Experience using
automated testing tools .
Experience with
version control systems
on one or more platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience across
all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) .
Experience documenting and tracking testing activities and issues using tools such as: JIRA
Azure DevOps Boards
Asana
Business & Stakeholder Skills
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience: Working directly with
clients and technical teams .
Coordinating with developers, business stakeholders, project managers, and other project participants.
Ensuring effective
defect resolution
and completion of
change requests .
Communicating testing status, issues, risks, and resolutions clearly.
Supporting UAT stakeholders and facilitating initial UAT activities.
Working collaboratively in a complex project environment while independently managing assigned QA responsibilities.
Public Sector Experience
Previous experience working within Government or Public Sector organizations is considered a valuable asset and will receive additional evaluation consideration. Evaluation Criteria
Candidates will be assessed against the following areas: Criteria 1 - QA Skills: 40 Points
Demonstrated experience in defect tracking using collaborative tools to manage defects and change requests and communicate status to project participants.
Criteria 2 - Technical Skills: 30 Points
Demonstrated experience documenting and tracking testing and issues using tools such as
JIRA, Azure DevOps Boards, or Asana .
Criteria 3 - Business Skills: 25 Points
Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective defect resolution and completion of change requests.
Criteria 4 - Public Sector Experience: 5 Points
Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations.
Knowledge Transfer Requirements
The resource will be expected to provide ongoing knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle. Knowledge to be transferred
Codes and documentation of all types assigned to the role.
Knowledge transfer recipients
Project Manager
Project Team Members
Knowledge transfer methods
1:1 meetings
Team meetings
Documentation maintained on the
SharePoint site
Other project lifecycle activities as required
Recruiter Must-Have Checklist
7+ years defect tracking experience
Collaborative defect/change request management experience
Defect status communication to project stakeholders
Test plan development
Test case development
Test script development
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Justice Technology Services (JTS), Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement Location:
21 College Street, Toronto, ON Work Arrangement:
100% Onsite Start Date:
November 2, 2026 End Date:
October 5, 2027 Duration:
244 business days + potential extension of up to 362 days Hours:
7.25 hours/day, Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, excluding breaks Security Requirement:
CRJMC Openings:
1 Maximum Submissions:
1 candidate Submission Deadline:
September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM Position Overview
Justice Technology Services - Digital Design Branch is seeking a Senior Systems Testing / QA Specialist with 5+ years of overall experience to support the development of a modern digital information system and its integration with internal and external applications. Key Responsibilities
Develop appropriate
test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test data
for functional and system testing.
Prepare and execute
functional testing and unit testing
and accurately document test results.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track
software defects and change requests
through resolution.
Use collaborative defect and issue-tracking tools to communicate defect status and resolution progress to project participants.
Support and coordinate
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
activities.
Lead initial UAT sessions
and assist business and technical stakeholders throughout the UAT process.
Work closely with clients, developers, project managers, business analysts, and other technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and completion of change requests.
Maintain comprehensive testing and issue-tracking documentation.
Participate in all applicable phases of the
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) .
Assist other project groups with their testing activities and provide QA expertise as required.
Participate in project meetings, status discussions, and defect/change management activities.
Work independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary project team.
Provide
knowledge transfer
to the Project Manager and team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Transfer knowledge through
1:1 meetings, team meetings, and documentation on SharePoint .
Provide knowledge transfer covering
codes and documentation of all types assigned to the role . Requirements
Mandatory Qualifications & Technical Skills
1 - Quality Assurance & Defect Management - Mandatory
Candidates must demonstrate: 7+ years of experience in defect tracking
using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change requests.
Experience communicating
defect, change request, and resolution status
to all relevant project participants.
Demonstrated experience developing: Test plans
Test cases
Test scripts
Test data
Experience documenting
software defects
and tracking defects through resolution.
Demonstrated experience with
User Acceptance Testing (UAT) .
Experience
leading initial UAT sessions .
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
2 - Technical Skills - Mandatory
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following technologies is required: SharePoint
.NET Web
Web Services
HTML
JavaScript
Candidates must also demonstrate: Experience using
automated testing tools .
Experience with
version control systems
on one or more platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience across
all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) .
Experience documenting and tracking testing activities and issues using tools such as: JIRA
Azure DevOps Boards
Asana
Business & Stakeholder Skills
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience: Working directly with
clients and technical teams .
Coordinating with developers, business stakeholders, project managers, and other project participants.
Ensuring effective
defect resolution
and completion of
change requests .
Communicating testing status, issues, risks, and resolutions clearly.
Supporting UAT stakeholders and facilitating initial UAT activities.
Working collaboratively in a complex project environment while independently managing assigned QA responsibilities.
Public Sector Experience
Previous experience working within Government or Public Sector organizations is considered a valuable asset and will receive additional evaluation consideration. Evaluation Criteria
Candidates will be assessed against the following areas: Criteria 1 - QA Skills: 40 Points
Demonstrated experience in defect tracking using collaborative tools to manage defects and change requests and communicate status to project participants.
Criteria 2 - Technical Skills: 30 Points
Demonstrated experience documenting and tracking testing and issues using tools such as
JIRA, Azure DevOps Boards, or Asana .
Criteria 3 - Business Skills: 25 Points
Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective defect resolution and completion of change requests.
Criteria 4 - Public Sector Experience: 5 Points
Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations.
Knowledge Transfer Requirements
The resource will be expected to provide ongoing knowledge transfer throughout the project lifecycle. Knowledge to be transferred
Codes and documentation of all types assigned to the role.
Knowledge transfer recipients
Project Manager
Project Team Members
Knowledge transfer methods
1:1 meetings
Team meetings
Documentation maintained on the
SharePoint site
Other project lifecycle activities as required
Recruiter Must-Have Checklist
7+ years defect tracking experience
Collaborative defect/change request management experience
Defect status communication to project stakeholders
Test plan development
Test case development
Test script development
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Reference: WJ-3875_13223342