Software Quality Assurance Specialist

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City: Ottawa 

Organizational Unit: Knowledge, Information and Technology Services 

Classification: CS-2 

Tenure: Continuing 

Language Requirements: Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.

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At the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.  We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process.

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Your Challenge

Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.

We are looking for a Software Quality Assurance Specialist to support our Knowledge, Information and Technology Services (KITS) Branch. The Software Quality Assurance Specialist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

The successful candidate will balance leadership and technical abilities as, under the direction of the Manager, Web Applications Development, they will be involved in the design, development and support of KITS’ corporate applications. The incumbent’s major responsibilities include:

• Performing business analysis functions in support of corporate applications and project activities.
• Designing and implementing test strategies for applications under development.
• Performing quality assurance related activities.
• Participating in the operational support and change management.
• Identifying business opportunities based on the knowledge of corporate applications.

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.

An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be accepted.

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

*Significant is defined as experience acquired over a minimum period of three years.
**Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last two years.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB 

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

Assets:

• Ability to conduct Web Accessibility assessments using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 or 2.1.
• Knowledge of common Web Development Technologies such as HTML, CSS and WAI-ARIA.

Behavioural Competencies

• Technology support – Client focus (Level 2)
• Technology support – Conceptual and analytical ability (Level 2)
• Technology support – Results orientation (Level 2)
• Technology support – Self-knowing and self-development (Level 2)
• Technology support – Teamwork (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support

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Relocation

Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.

Compensation

From $74,552 to $93,612 per annum. 

In addition, the incumbent will receive the Bilingualism Bonus of $800 per year.

An incumbent occupying a position within the CS Group is currently entitled to receive a terminable allowance of $176 per month.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.

Notes

• In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates will be required to answer screening questions explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how they gained the experience. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information. Failure to provide appropriate or factual information in the application may result in the rejection of your application.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (17667) to:

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone : 613-299-7051 

Closing Date: 11 October 2022 – 23:59 Eastern Time

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*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careers module from your NRC computer.