Service New Brunswick

Pay Band 2 / Quality Assurance Application Tester

R85-2024/25-990

Open Competition

Flexible within New Brunswick

Service New Brunswick is seeking an individual to join the Technology Services branch as an Application Tester working in New Brunswick.

As a member of the Health Application Services team, you will be responsible for conducting application testing. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Participating in the creation of project test plans and other assigned QA related documents
• Reviewing and analyzing system specifications and project documentation for the purpose of designing, building and maintaining test cases, both manual and automated
• Utilizing testing software
• Executing test cases and providing testing results in preparation for projects releases and upgrades
• Reporting and tracking defects to resolution
• Participating in the change management reviews and approvals
• Adhering to QA procedures and standards
• Attending team status meetings and working group meetings as required
• Working closely with the Quality Assurance team and Project and Business leads to deliver assigned deliverables and meet project deadlines

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) year college diploma in an IT related field and two (2) years of testing software experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified.

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• Experience testing software and test automation tools (HP Quality Center - ALM and LoadRunner)
• Completion of a Quality Assurance certificate program or a Quality Assurance certification; EX: ISTQB
• Professional membership with a recognized Quality Assurance society; EX: SQA
• Demonstrated Experience with Quality Assurance Frameworks and project methodologies including Waterfall and Agile with an emphasis on Agile and DevOps

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: The following operational requirement is also required:

• Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.
• Periodic weekday evening and weekend work hours may be required.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Written Communication
• Ability to use office technology, software and applications

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Salary: $48,022 - $67,054 annually â?? Pay Band 2 - Management and Non-Union Pay Plan

THIS COMPETITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal by using the â??Apply Onlineâ? button, to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. Please indicate competition number R85-2024/25-990.

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, contact [email protected].

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

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