Quality Assurance (QA) Test Lead

OPB (Ontario Pension Board); Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Test Lead to oversee and enhance testing processes. This role involves coordinating testing activities, implementing automated testing practices, and ensuring alignment with IT standards and business demands. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead technical discussions. Join a dynamic team committed to continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery, while contributing to a vital public service pension plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in QA with test plan creation and execution.
• Strong knowledge of automated testing tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage testing support and protocols.
• Enhance testing quality and efficiency through automation.

Skills

Test Plan Creation

Automated Testing

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary education in IT

Tools

Automated Testing Tools

Test Management Tools

Job description

Join to apply for the Quality Assurance (QA) Test Lead role at OPB (Ontario Pension Board)

The Ontario Pension Board (OPB) administers the Public Service Pension Plan (the PSPP), a major defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the Government of Ontario. With 100,000 members and $34 billion in assets, the PSPP is one of Canada’s largest pension plans. It is also one of the country’s oldest, successfully delivering the pension promise since the early 1920s. Learn more about OPB.

We are seeking a seasoned system and application testing professional to provide oversight and technical leadership to the internal IT and external vendor test teams. Responsibilities include system and application testing support activities such as test environment management, maintaining testing strategies/approaches, introducing and maintaining automated testing practices, organizing and controlling testing processes, developing QA processes and procedures, and ensuring all relevant testing documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate, plan, and manage testing support and protocols.
2. Facilitate conversations with stakeholders to ensure IT standards and business demands are effectively aligned.
3. Support IT and related projects by coordinating, planning, controlling, and tracking testing activities.
4. Support continuous improvement by enhancing testing quality and efficiency, developing and implementing automated testing, test management tools, shift-left testing practices, and agile testing approaches.
5. Work with Application Support Analysts to provide technical expertise and guidance on industry best testing practices.
6. Assist in system planning, management, and execution by creating scripting languages.
7. Collaborate across business units to provide governance and guidance for QA activities such as User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Post Deployment Validation.

Key Qualifications

1. Post-secondary education in IT, computer sciences, or equivalent experience.
2. At least 5 years of practical experience in a QA role involving the creation and execution of test plans.
3. Knowledge of hardware, software, and methodologies for effective evaluation; expertise in systems development methodologies and industry trends.
4. Experience with automated testing tools and creating automated test suites.
5. Strong analytical skills to assess requirements and develop effective testing strategies.
6. Understanding of software development lifecycle and testing practices in Waterfall or Agile environments.
7. Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement.
8. Good time management and organizational skills.
9. Ability to build and maintain client relationships and deliver excellent client service.
10. Willingness to stay informed on new technologies and industry standards; hands-on technical leadership.
11. Resilient, adaptable, and able to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Please submit your resume if interested. The competition remains open until a successful candidate is selected or the position is closed.

OPB is committed to accessibility and diversity. Please advise if accommodations are needed. Candidates will undergo background screening. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.