Bilingual Quality Assurance Lead

LifeWorks; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and well-being provider in Montreal is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to implement testing strategies and improve QA processes. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance, including at least 5 years as a QA Lead. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is preferred. The role offers flexible working conditions and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits program

Employer-contributed pension plan

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Minimum 5 years as a QA Lead.
• Excellent knowledge of Quality Assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement the comprehensive testing strategy.
• Ensure effective software testing components.
• Manage client communications regarding test strategy.

Skills

Quality Assurance processes

Testing software

Agile methods

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

University degree in computer science, actuarial science or math, engineering, business or relevant field

Job description

Overview

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible to apply the overall testing strategy and test plan for project implementation. Under the supervision of a Quality Assurance Lead, they are responsible for applying defined best practices and testing techniques on a given project. In addition to overseeing testing activities, they make recommendations to continuously improve QA processes in accordance with best practices. As part of their customer-focused responsibilities, they are responsible for updating the UAT testing strategy and ensuring its proper execution. They act as the gatekeeper for client requests and are accountable for coordinating all joint QA activities.

Being part of our QA team means...

• Working with a young and dynamic team
• Growing through stimulating mandates and projects
• Having career opportunities for professional development
• Working in a hybrid mode, in the office and from home or fully remote
• Enjoying a flexible schedule and a comprehensive benefits program
• Pension plan with employer contribution

Responsibilities

• Implements the comprehensive testing strategy for a given client
• Ensures that the various components of the software solution are effectively tested
• Ensures that the integration between software/system components is effectively tested
• Ensures that end-to-end tests are effectively conducted
• Works with stakeholder to define the test plan and the test execution
• Collaborates with the project manager to establish the schedule for each implementation
• Participates in preparing and presenting QA briefings to clients regarding the test strategy
• Acts as the point of contact for the client regarding the test strategy
• Meet with the client to receive their feedback and priorities on QA activities
• Manages test priorities directly with the client\'s QA lead
• Communicates as needed, including providing status reports on QA progress to the project manager and client
• Contributes to developing best practice guidelines for the test strategy
• Assists in establishing the most effective processes and tools for testing the solution
• Ensures the tracking of QA measures
• Manages and supervises the automation project for the client\'s implementation by closely coordinating with our offshore and onshore teams

What you bring

• A University degree in computer science, actuarial science or math, engineering, business or any relevant field
• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and minimum 5 years as a QA Lead
• Excellent knowledge of Quality Assurance processes
• Previous experience in testing software
• Experience with agile methods will be considered an asset
• Experience with working with offshore resources will be considered an asset
• Strong working knowledge of industry standards and best practices for software testing
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as knowledge in the areas of technology and communications
• Have a great attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.