Co-op, Quality Assurance

Canadian Institute for Health Information; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health data organization located in Canada is seeking a Co-op Quality Assurance student to work alongside the QA team. The role involves implementing automated tests, supporting QA best practices, and enhancing testing for key applications. Candidates pursuing a degree in Quality Assurance or Computer Science are preferred. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in software testing and professional development within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)

Retirement Planning Program

Generous vacation days

Work-life balance

Career Planning Program

Learning and Professional Development Program

Flexible benefits program

Qualifications

• Working towards an undergraduate or graduate program requiring Co-op in Quality Assurance or Computer Science.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience with software development in Java, Python or Typescript is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Achieve automated testing using tools like Playwright and JMeter.
• Review requirements, design automated tests, run tests, and document defects.
• Store tests in Gitlab and document their design and execution.

Skills

QA methodologies

Test automation techniques

Java

Python

Typescript

Office suite proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in Quality Assurance or Computer Science

Tools

Playwright

JMeter

Gitlab

Job description

Job number: J0925-0293

Job title: Co-op, Quality Assurance

Job Type: Co-op Student

Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Number of positions: 1

Contract Duration: (Jan - April) Winter 2026

Date posted: December 15, 2025

Closing date: December 24, 2025

Who we are

We are an organization comprised of industry thought leaders who are passionate about health data and want to make a difference in the health care field. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization and together with our partners we provide essential information on Canada's health systems, enabling decisions that lead to healthier Canadians.

As a valued member of the CIHI team, you and your work will have a pivotal role in the evolution of Canada's health care systems. CIHI is recognized as an exceptional place to work that embraces diversity, respect, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Learn about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and the work being done to create a more inclusive and welcoming organization by focusing on how we learn, govern and practise.

At CIHI, we recognize what matters to our employees. Some of the benefits of working at CIHI include

• HOOPP Pension Plan (Defined Benefits Pension)
• Retirement Planning Program
• Generous vacation days for permanent and long-term contracts
• Work-life balance
• Career Planning Program
• Learning and Professional Development Program
• Flexible benefits program from your first day on the job for permanent and long-term contracts

Why is this role important?

In this role you will be working with the QA Team Lead and with our test automation specialist team to enable CIHI to attain significant progress in extending test automation to key applications. As a co-op student you will be involved in a variety of activities that support priority projects for our department, that help drive CIHI's overall mandate to deliver on better data, better decisions, for healthier Canadians. This unique opportunity will expose you to areas of QA best practices and developing and implementing automated tests in a CI/CD pipeline.

What you’ll do

• Achieve automated testing with the use of test automation tools such as Playwright and/or JMeter in the following areas: functional testing, API testing, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) testing, performance testing and orchestrating the execution of those tests in our CI/CD pipeline.
• Review requirements and existing functional test cases, design automated tests, run tests, integration in CI/CD pipeline, report results, document defects and provide support to defect remediation activities.
• Store tests in Gitlab and document their design and execution.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Working towards an undergraduate or a graduate program requiring Co-op as part of an educational requirement in Quality Assurance or Computer Science.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for system development.
• A understanding of test automation approaches and techniques is an asset.
• An understanding of Cloud-based technologies is considered an asset.
• Experience with software development in Java, Python or Typescript is an asset.
• Some experience with or knowledge of the latest generation of Test Automation tools or other AI related tools is considered an asset.
• Proficient with office suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and written.
• Ability to proactively think and communicate ideas to realization is considered a strength.
• A self-starter, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.

To find out more about this role and other exciting opportunities visit our website at www.cihi.ca and check out our 'Careers' section.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of CIHI's applicant screening process, we complete a comprehensive pre-employment background check for all potential hires. This includes a criminal record check, credit report, social media, and education verification.

At CIHI we are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. Part of this commitment includes arranging accommodations to ensure an equitable opportunity to participate in the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note the CIHI Recruiting Team uses email to communicate with applicants. Please make sure your profile has an updated email address that is checked regularly, including the junk/spam mail folder, as we send time sensitive emails (i.e. testing and interview bookings).

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