BA QA Specialist

Skilled Trades Ontario; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Comprehensive health and dental benefi

RRSP matching

EAP through TELUS Health with employee

Job summary

Skilled Trades Ontario in Mississauga is seeking a Business Analyst & Quality Assurance Specialist to join the Solutions Architecture team. This regular/full-time role reports to the Supervisor, Solutions Architect and offers a competitive hourly rate in a Crown agency setting.

The candidate will conduct needs assessments, translate requirements into models and use cases, and develop QA plans. 3–5 years in BA/QA and a degree in IS/CS/Business are expected, with relevant certifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or Business.
• 3–5 years of experience in Business Analysis and/or Quality Assurance roles.
• Professional certifications (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA, ISTQB) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business needs assessments and translate requirements into clear,
• Develop QA plans including test strategies, test cases, scripts, and data sets.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Track and document defects; coordinate resolution with technical teams.
• Support system implementations, including test execution, training materials, and
• Collaborate closely with project managers, developers, architects and operational teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, documentation standards, and testing methodologies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Requirements docs

QA testing

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree (IS/CS/Business)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

TestRail

Selenium

Job description

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SSTO-060-26

JOB OPPORTUNITYPosition Title: Business Analyst & Quality Assurance SpecialistPosition Type: Regular/Full-Time – OPSEU representedJob Band: 7Salary Range: $33.83 to $41.64/hourHours of work: 36.25 hours/weekReporting to: Supervisor, Solutions ArchitectThis posting is applicable to: Internal/External Applicants

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades

certification in Ontario, which includes:

standards and certification exams.

• Administering apprenticeship programs, including approving apprentices and sponsors, registering training agreements and assessing applications for apprenticeship program completion.
• Issuing certificates of apprenticeship to completed Ontario apprentices.
• Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed apprenticeship program completion.
• Administering exams, including certifying exams, in all trades subject to certifying exams.
• Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams.
• Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades.
• Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory.
• Researching apprenticeships and the trades.

The Business Analyst & Quality Assurance (BA/QA) Specialist is responsible for

Responsibilities:

• Conduct business needs assessments and translate requirements into clear,
• Develop and maintain business process models, workflows, use cases, and user stories.
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders and SMEs.
• Analyze system changes and assess business impacts and dependencies.
• Develop QA plans including test strategies, test cases, scripts, and data sets.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing.
• Track and document defects; coordinate resolution with technical teams.
• Support system implementations, including test execution, training materials, and
• Collaborate closely with project managers, developers, architects and operational teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, documentation standards, and testing methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Business, or
• 3–5 years of experience in Business Analysis and/or Quality Assurance roles.
• Professional certifications (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA, ISTQB) considered an asset.

Knowledge of:

• SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Business process design and workflow mapping.
• QA methodologies, defect lifecycle management, and test automation
• Enterprise applications relevant to your organization (e.g., ERP, CRM, HRIS).

Skills Include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in requirements documentation (BRD, FRD, user stories, acceptance criteria).
• Experience with QA tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, TestRail, Selenium).
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SSTO-060-26

What STO Offers:

• Work-life balance
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching (up to 6%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health with employee perks

We thank all applicants for their interest and will only contact those whose skills,

knowledge, and experience most closely match the requirements of the position.

Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds,allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance withthe Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, andSkilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided at any pointthroughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs knownto Skilled Trades Ontario. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Skilled Trades Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.