Enterprise Test Architect

NAV CANADA; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Pension plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

NAV CANADA is seeking an Enterprise Test Architect to standardize testing across the Technology organization. You will define test strategies, identify tools and metrics, and promote testing maturity. The role emphasizes safety standards and cross-team collaboration to improve testing processes.

Based in Ottawa with hybrid work, the position offers competitive compensation, a defined benefit pension, and growth opportunities within NAV CANADA's Test Centre of Excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in all stages of SDLC and testing.
• Experience with automation frameworks, scripting, and ALM tool migrations.

Responsibilities

• Write clear testing documentation, standards, and templates.
• Architect and migrate test management repositories to Azure DevOps.
• Design and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for CI/CD.
• Define verification and validation plans complying with safety standards.
• Support unit, integration, system, and acceptance testing across teams.
• Share testing knowledge via trainings and presentations.

Skills

Automation frameworks

Scripting languages

CI/CD pipelines

Testing strategies

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jazz

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Posting Title

Enterprise Test Architect

Job Category

Systems Engineering

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Hybrid / Hybride

Posting End Date

2026-09-14

Job Grade

PIPSC-3

Pay Range

$111,451 - $140,007

Job Summary

We’re experts in navigating Canada’s skies. Keeping 18 million square kilometers of Canadian airspace safe is more than a job, it’s a calling. No matter our role, everything we do helps keep our skies safe. By improving maturity and standard of testing, NAV CANADA will produce high-quality products that are critical to its operation and business. As a member of NAV CANADA’s Test Centre of Excellence, the Enterprise Test Architect is responsible for Standardizing testing across the Technology organization by defining test strategies and processes. In keeping with our culture of safety first, this position has a unique role within our team for helping to provide strategic direction by identifying test tools, methods, and metrics to promote awareness of testing. You will be working with other teams to assist, educate and improve their test maturity ensuring that NAV CANADA

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities

Write clear and concise documentation pertaining to testing, such as test standards and templates, while supporting research activities to develop best practices aligned with the TMMi framework. Architect and execute the migration of test management repositories, traceability matrices, and testing artifacts from legacy systems (e.g., IBM Jazz/DOORS) to Azure DevOps (ADO). Design, implement, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks and integrate them seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing. Work with leadership to define verification and validation plans to support strategic initiatives, ensuring all testing adheres to strict safety standards such as (DO-278A/ED-109) and traceability requirements. Provide support on unit, integration, system, and acceptance level testing to all a diverse set of teams. Share knowledge of testing via presentations, training, and discussions to improve and augment overall test capabilities. Help identify suitable test metrics to assess test processes, and work with Technology teams to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. Contribute to planning activities by providing estimates and timelines for required technical activities, while keeping abreast of trends, tools, and technology platforms specific to testing.

Job Requirements

Education

• Graduated from a recognized university or college with a degree in Computer Science or Engineering or an acceptable combination of education, related experience, and training.

Experience

• 3 + years experience in all stages of System Development and Testing System Development LifeCycle (SDLC) and it's methodologies, from planning and design to testing.
• Extensive experience working with automation frameworks, advanced scripting, and programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, Java, PowerShell).
• Proven experience leading tool migrations (specifically involving Application Lifecycle Management tools like Jazz and Azure DevOps) and CI/CD pipeline integrations.

Knowledge

Solid understanding of testing principles and how to apply them to small scale, large scale, and complex projects. Understand the value of good testing and the testing requirements to create high-quality products. Knowledge of programming languages and familiarity with test maturity models such as TMMi. Understanding the flow of code and System Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Knowledge of safety standards such as DO-278A/ED-109 and how to map them to technical tool configurations.

Abilities

• Ability to identify test tools and test automation methods suitable for the organization.
• Ability to research new areas to provide advice on practical solutions for technical debt and legacy constraints.
• Able to write clear, cohesive, and concise documentation pertaining to testing that is easily understandable by colleagues, management, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in collaboration with other teams, providing support to improve the maturity of testing and supporting their test process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to remain organized and prioritize daily tasks while working on multiple technical projects simultaneously.

Personal Suitability

• Skills to communicate clearly in conversation and in presentations to both technical and non-technical staff and management.
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Shows initiative, integrity, reliability, good judgement, and positive attitude.
• Dependable and resilient with the ability to remain calm while working in a fast-paced environment.

Working conditions

This position is based in Ottawa and is classified as hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days on site per week.

Workplace Commitment

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.

If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught. Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

– NAV CANADA employees help guide the world's aircraft safely and expeditiously through Canadian-controlled airspace. With approximately 4600 employees located from coast, to coast, to coast, we offer some of the most exciting careers in the field of aviation. Our employees deliver air traffic services, design and build our technology, maintain our systems, and provide a wide variety of technical and administrative support. Above all, our employees work together to keep our skies safe.

NAV CANADA considers our people to be our most important asset, and we are committed to providing a motivating and satisfying workplace.

In exchange for your dedication and commitment, you'll receive a generous compensation and benefits package, opportunities for training and development, and the chance to work for a company that is at the forefront of its industry globally.