systems testing technician

Agilehive Inc; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in software development located in Dartmouth, NS is seeking a Software Tester to develop and document software testing plans. The role requires 2-3 years of experience, a college diploma, and the ability to implement testing policies. This full-time position offers competitive hourly compensation. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in software testing.
• Ability to develop and implement testing policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with enhanced reliability security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document software testing plans.
• Install and configure software and hardware for testing.
• Execute and document test results.
• Develop and implement software testing policies.

Skills

Agile

Jira

Networking software

Networking security

Servers

Desktop applications

Multimedia software

Word processing software

Programming software

Website creation and management software

Desktop publishing software

SQL

Database software

Data analysis software

MS Office

MS Windows

Spreadsheet

Manual Testing

Software quality assurance

Education

College certificate or diploma (1 to 2 years)

Job description

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Employer details Agilehive Inc

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Job details

• Location: Dartmouth, NS B3A 4S5
• Salary: 32.00 to 43.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Consulting firm

Responsibilities

• Develop and document software testing plans
• Install software and hardware and configure operating system software in preparation for testing
• Execute and document results of software application tests and information and telecommunication systems tests
• Develop and implement software and information system testing policies and procedures

Computer and technology knowledge

• Agile
• Jira
• Networking software
• Networking security
• Servers
• Desktop applications
• Multimedia software
• Word processing software
• Programming software
• Website creation and management software
• Desktop publishing software
• SQL
• Database software
• Data analysis software
• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Spreadsheet
• Manual Testing
• Software quality assurance

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel cross-border
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-04

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