Systems Testing/QA Specialist

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Ref: RQ11226 Contract – 12 Months (Extension Possible) Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St / 5700 Yonge St) / Kingston (49 Place d'Armes)
Posted Date: 2026-06-18
Location: Onsite – Toronto (222 Jarvis St / 5700 Yonge St) / Kingston (49 Place d'Armes)
Public Sector Experience: Required – OPS / Public Sector
Contract End Date: 2027-06-11 *
Rate: $77/hour
Overview

The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (Health Services Cluster) is seeking a Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support a critical healthcare IT project. The successful consultant will be embedded in an Agile delivery team, providing end-to-end testing expertise across functional, regression, integration, and API testing activities. This is a fully onsite role based in Toronto or Kingston, requiring a detail-oriented professional with deep experience in web application testing and healthcare data standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Follow a clearly defined test strategy and contribute input to the overall project test strategy
  • Complete all functional, regression, integration, and direct API testing activities for web application components and reports
  • Create and execute complex test plans for assigned testing areas, including ongoing maintenance of test cases and definition of entry/exit criteria
  • Create and manage defects based on priority and severity using industry-standard defect tracking tools, and follow defects throughout the full testing lifecycle
  • Lead and participate in regular defect review processes and provide test results reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Plan and lead peer reviews of various test artefacts including test plans, test cases, and test results
  • Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), including test data creation and test execution support
  • Perform database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment
  • Create test data using automated test tools (e.g., SOAP UI, Swagger, Postman) to support functional and regression testing during sprints
  • Participate in iteration planning sessions and assist in the analysis and definition of testing scope for each iteration
  • Assist and advise the DADS IT Project Manager and IDMS Testing Lead on testing issues and scope management
Must-Have Requirements
  • Demonstrated senior-level expertise in system testing, including the development of automated test scripts and the creation and execution of complex test plans across the full testing lifecycle
  • Hands-on experience with functional, integration, and regression testing of web application components and reports, including direct API testing
  • Experience creating and executing test plans, maintaining test cases, and defining entry/exit criteria for system testing efforts
  • Proficiency with automated test data creation tools such as SOAP UI, Swagger, and/or Postman
  • Experience performing database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment
  • Experience creating and managing defects based on priority and severity using industry-standard defect tracking tools
  • Experience assisting with user acceptance testing (UAT), including data creation and test execution
  • Experience reporting test results and coordinating defect resolution throughout the testing lifecycle
  • Experience leading and/or participating in defect review processes and peer reviews of test artefacts
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Knowledge of standards for healthcare data exchange, in particular Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)
  • Understanding of accessibility regulations and standards applicable to web applications
  • Experience working within the Ontario Public Service (OPS) or broader public sector IT environment
  • Experience assisting project managers with issues tracking and testing scope management in large-scale government projects
Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position. The consultant is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks), at one of the designated OPS office locations: 222 Jarvis St (Toronto), 5700 Yonge St (Toronto), or 49 Place d'Armes (Kingston). No security clearance is required. Travel expenses are not covered under this engagement.

* Final role details, responsibilities, and terms will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates. Compensation may vary based on experience. Errors and omissions excepted.