Systems Testing/QA Specialist at Cleo Consulting — NeverHard

Assignment: RQ11226 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior Job Title: Systems Testing/QA Specialist Requisition (SS): RQ11226 Start Date: 2026-06-15 Client: Health Services Cluster End Date: 2027-06-11 Office Location: 222 Jarvis St, Toronto / 5700 Yonge St, Toronto / 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston Organization: Health Services Cluster Ministry: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement # Business Days: 247.00 Assignment Type - 5 days Onsite (222 Jarvis St, Toronto / 5700 Yonge St, Toronto / 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston) Must Have: Complete all functional and regression testing activities of Web application components and reports, including direct API, automation, integration testing, as required Provide system testing expertise through creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycle Experience leading and/or participating in the defect review process on a regular basis Experience with all test activities including functional, integration and regression testing of Web application components and reports Expertise in creating a variety of test data using automated test tools (e.g. SOAP UI, Swagger, Postman) to assist both functional and regression testing during an iteration Description NOTE: Assignment Type: This position is listed as Onsite; the resource is expected to work 7.25 hours per calendar day between the standard working hours of 8:00-5:00 PM (excluding lunch breaks) every Monday to Friday inclusive at the identified OPS office location. Extension/Amendment Attestation: Extensions are permitted only to the extent of unused contract days and/or remaining contract funds. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value, including any extension options set out in the original SOW. Responsibilities: Follow a clearly defined test strategy Complete all functional and regression testing activities of Web application components and reports, including direct API, automation, integration testing, as required Work efficiently as part of the project team, participating in iteration planning sessions and defining acceptance criteria Effectively create and manage defects based on priority and severity Provide system testing expertise through creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycle Create test plans for assigned testing areas including the maintenance of test cases Perform test execution and results reporting Assist user acceptance testing with both data creation and test execution Plan and lead peer reviews of various test artefacts Provide input on project test strategy Provide review of test results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Both participate and lead defect review process on a regular basis Enter defects in industry standard defect tracking tool Follow defects throughout the testing lifecycle Assist in the analysis and definition of testing scope during an iteration Perform database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment Create test data using automated test tools to assist both functional and regression testing during a sprint Assist and advise the DADS IT Project Manager and the IDMS Testing Lead with issues and scope management. General Skills : Experience working efficiently as part of a project team Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadline Technical Skills Experience following a clearly defined test strategy Demonstrated system testing expertise through the development of automated test scripts, the creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycle Experience providing assistance to the DADS IT Project Manager and the IDMS Testing Lead with issues and scope management Experience assisting in the analysis and definition of testing scope during an iteration Experience providing input to project test strategy Experience planning and leading peer reviews for various test artefacts Experience reporting test results and coordinating defects through the testing lifecycle of a project Experience leading and/or participating in the defect review process on a regular basis Experience reviewing test results of both technical and non-technical stakeholders Understanding of accessibility regulations and standards Experience with all test activities including functional, integration and regression testing of Web application components and reports Experience creating entry and exit criteria for the system testing effort Experience in creating and executing test plans for assigned testing areas including maintenance of test cases Expertise in creating a variety of test data using automated test tools (e.g. SOAP UI, Swagger, Postman) to assist both functional and regression testing during an iteration Experience performing database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment Experience creating and managing project defects based on priority and severity Experience assisting with user acceptance testing, both data creation and test execution Knowledge of how to enter defects in industry standard defect tracking tools and following defects throughout the test life cycle Knowledge of standards for health care data exchange, in particular Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) Experience and Skill Set Requirements Testing/QA Skills - 40 points Experience following a clearly defined test strategy Demonstrated system testing expertise through the development of automated test scripts, the creation and execution of complex test plans and the coordination of defects throughout the testing lifecycle Experience providing assistance to the DADS IT Project Manager and the IDMS Testing Lead with issues and scope management Experience assisting in the analysis and definition of testing scope during an iteration Experience providing input to project test strategy Experience planning and leading peer reviews for various test artefacts Experience reporting test results and coordinating defects through the testing lifecycle of a project Experience leading and/or participating in the defect review process on a regular basis Experience reviewing test results of both technical and non-technical stakeholders Understanding of accessibility regulations and standards Technical Skills - 40 points Experience with all test activities including functional, integration and regression testing of Web application components and reports Experience creating entry and exit criteria for the system testing effort Experience in creating and executing test plans for assigned testing areas including maintenance of test cases Expertise in creating a variety of test data using automated test tools (e.g. SOAP UI, Swagger, Postman) to assist both functional and regression testing during an iteration Experience performing database verification using SQL in an Oracle environment Experience creating and managing project defects based on priority and severity Experience assisting with user acceptance testing, both data creation and test execution Knowledge of how to enter defects in industry standard defect tracking tools and following defects throughout the test life cycle Knowledge of standards for health care data exchange, in particular Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) General Skills - 20 points Experience working efficiently as part of a project tea Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong Interpersonal and negotiation skills Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadline