System Testing/QA Specialist

Zortech Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a System Testing/QA Specialist with expertise in accessibility standards. This role involves conducting comprehensive accessibility testing, providing detailed reports, and advising on WCAG 2.1 compliance. You will collaborate with end users to ensure their needs are met and provide leadership in implementing best practices for accessibility. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance service delivery and promote inclusivity in technology. If you are passionate about accessibility and want to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Expertise in WCAG 2.1 and accessibility standards is essential.
• Experience in conducting detailed accessibility testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide full 3-part Accessibility methodology and detailed reports.
• Meet with end users to explain testing results and remediation plans.

Skills

Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards

Conducting OPS 3-part accessibility testing

Technical knowledge in I&IT accessibility

Communication skills

Leadership and project management skills

Tools

Office computer software (word processing, spreadsheets)

Accessibility testing tools

Job description

Role – System Testing/QA Specialist

Office location - Toronto, ON

Rate - $70-75/HR

Assignment Deliverables

• The contractor will provide full 3-part Accessibility methodology (manual, automated and assistive technology) and provide detailed reports to the end users.
• The contractor will meet with end users to walk them through the Accessibility testing results and explain the issues and possible remediation plans.
• The contractor will provide expert advice on WCAG 2.1 to developers, vendors, and end users.
• The contractor will be available to meet and answer all questions from clients, vendors, end users, etc.

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and new emerging accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of conducting the OPS 3-part accessibility testing methodology including manual, automated and assistive testing technology and providing clients with detailed accessibility reports and explanations of issues found.

Desired Skills And Experience

• This position requires knowledge of I&IT accessibility in order to interview clients across the MAG regarding their business, information and system needs in the context of I&IT accessibility; investigate and recommend alternative solutions to meet clients' business and system accessibility requirements; identify and evaluate the feasibility of various options and assess the impact on accessibility of service delivery, resource requirements, costs and evaluate costs and benefits and recommend appropriate, cost-effective solutions that meet accessibility requirements.
• This position requires knowledge of a variety of industry standards, concepts, testing tools, protocols for I&IT accessibility to promulgate standards through implementation of GO-ITS, develop and publish best practices and guidelines that meet OPS accessibility requirements; evaluate the effectiveness of accessibility tools available in the marketplace; provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to other members of the project team; provide practical, technical input to accessible applications design, development and testing that adheres to OPS accessibility standard and recommend and arrange technical training for staff.
• Knowledge of theory and principles of systems design and development, systems testing and related methods, techniques, practices and standards to lead a team in the analysis and definition of clients' business and information technology requirements.

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria

Criteria 1: Knowledge of I&IT Accessibility - 30 Points

• Knowledge of I&IT accessibility in order to investigate and recommend alternative solutions to meet business and system accessibility requirements; knowledge of various mainframe, mid-range, and personal computer technologies; knowledge of industry standards, concepts, testing tools, and protocols for I&IT accessibility; ability to interpret and apply government procurement policies and directives.

Criteria 2: Technical Skills - 25 Points

• Proven technical knowledge. Experience with office computer software (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, project management etc.) to prepare a variety of documents, reports, etc.; knowledge of debugging and testing techniques and practices and provide hardware, communications, applications and network support; knowledge of systems design and development, systems testing and related methods, techniques, practices and standards; knowledge of information, application, and technology architectures in order to design and develop business applications.

Criteria 3: Leadership and Project Management Skills - 25 Points

• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in a large and complex service delivery environment to provide advice to managers and support to employees.

Criteria 4: Communication Skills - 20 Points

• Demonstrate well-developed communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge Transfer

What Needs To Be KT

• All documentation relating to the Accessibility testing, technology designs and technology knowledge specific to the candidate’s assignment. All information gathered while working with vendors and internal solutions to be shared. Any best practices, work around, lessons learned must be documented.

Must Haves

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and new emerging accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of conducting the OPS 3-part accessibility testing methodology including manual, automated and assistive testing technology and providing clients with detailed accessibility reports and explanations of issues found.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Human Resources Services