Junior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

The Ontario Government Client is seeking a Junior Systems Testing/QA Specialist to support quality assurance activities for critical, large-scale systems. This entry-level role involves assisting senior team members in executing a variety of testing tasks across web-based, multi-tier applications.

Job Title: Junior Systems Testing/QA Specialist

Job Location: Toronto, ON/Hybrid

Job Description:

Must Haves:

·         2–5 years of experience executing test activities and performing data reconciliation for complex systems

·         Proficiency with testing and issue tracking tools such as Jira, Bugzilla, or Microfocus

·         Familiarity with web-based 3-tier platforms

·         Strong communication, coordination, and analytical problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities:

·         Assist in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts

·         Support integration, functional, and user acceptance testing under guidance of senior staff

·         Participate in testing strategy discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams

·         Track and document defects, contributing to issue resolution through tools like Jira

·         Ensure test activities align with system requirements and business objectives

Contribute to quality assurance documentation including traceability matrices and test data setups