Reference Number: C062410FR

Role Description:

As a Quality Assurance Consultant at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion.  As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge software development projects to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities:

·         Perform structured and context-driven (formal ad-hoc) functional software testing

·         Produce documentation to support testing activities including test scripts/matrices and test data

·         Use internal defect tracking and test case management system(s) to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results

·         Work directly with the clients to triage defects

·         Extract testing requirements from functional specifications and business requirements

·         Write test plans and test cases from functional specifications and from using the product

·         Assist in training new team members and reviewing the quality of work prepared by more junior team members

Key Requirements:

·         Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or software testing experience

·         Knowledge of the software lifecycle

·         2 – 5 years experience as a Software Tester

·         Experience writing test plans and test cases

·         Familiarity with J2EE, web development, .NET and database technologies

·         Knowledge of Java, C, C++, C# and SQL

·         Test automation, performance testing and/or security testing experience would be beneficial

Key Competencies:

·         Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions

·         Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels are required

·         Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

·         Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·         Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment

Location:

PQA Ltd.
730 McLeod Avenue
Fredericton, NB

Term of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage and a competitive salary.  PQA offers a casual work environment.  A successful applicant will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities available.

To Apply:

Please visit www.testingcareers.ca and complete the application.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Reference Number:  AC0062410FR

Role Description:

As an Associate Quality Assurance Consultant at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion.  As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge software development projects to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities:

·         Perform structured and context-driven (formal ad-hoc) functional software testing

·         Produce documentation to support testing activities including test scripts/matrices and test data

·         Use internal defect tracking and test case management system(s) to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results

Key Requirements:

·         Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or software testing experience

·         Knowledge of the software lifecycle

·         0 – 2 years experience as a Software Tester

·         Experience writing test plans and test cases

·         Familiarity with J2EE, web development, .NET and database technologies

·         Knowledge of Java, C, C++, C# and SQL

·         Test automation, performance testing and/or security testing experience would be beneficial

Key Competencies:

·         Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions

·         Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels are required

·         Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

·         Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·         Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment

Location:

PQA Ltd.

730 McLeod Avenue

Fredericton, NB

Term of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage and a competitive salary.  PQA offers a casual work environment.  A successful applicant will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities available.

To Apply:

Please visit www.testingcareers.ca and complete the application.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Reference Number:       C062410MTN

Role Description:

As a Quality Assurance Consultant at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion.  As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge software development projects to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities:

·         Perform structured and context-driven (formal ad-hoc) functional software testing

·         Produce documentation to support testing activities including test scripts/matrices and test data

·         Use internal defect tracking and test case management system(s) to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results

·         Work directly with the clients to triage defects

·         Extract testing requirements from functional specifications and business requirements

·         Write test plans and test cases from functional specifications and from using the product

·         Assist in training new team members and reviewing the quality of work prepared by more junior team members

Key Requirements:

·         Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or software testing experience

·         Knowledge of the software development lifecycle

·         2 – 5 years experience as a Software Tester

·         Experience writing test plans and test cases

·         Familiarity with J2EE, web development, .NET and database technologies

·         Knowledge of Java, C, C++, C# and SQL

·         Test automation, performance testing and/or security testing experience would be beneficial

Key Competencies:

·         Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions

·         Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels are required

·         Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

·         Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·         Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment

Location:

PQA Ltd.

730 McLeod Avenue

Fredericton, NB

Terms of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage, competitive salary and a group RRSP plan.  A successful candidate will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities are available.

To Apply:

Please visit www.testingcareers.ca and complete the application.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Reference #   IST04042010TO

Role Description

As a Intermediate Software Tester at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion.  As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge software development projects to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities

·         Perform structured and context-driven (formal ad-hoc) functional software testing

·         Produce documentation to support testing activities including test scripts/matrices and test data

·         Use internal defect tracking and test case management system(s) to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results

·         Work directly with the clients to triage defects

·         Extract testing requirements from functional specifications and business requirements

·         Write test plans and test cases from functional specifications and from using the product

·         Assist in training new team members and reviewing the quality of work prepared by more junior team members

Key Requirements

·         Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or software testing experience

·         Knowledge of the software lifecycle

·         2 – 5 years experience as a Software Tester

·         Experience writing test plans and test cases

·         Familiarity with J2EE, web development, .NET and database technologies

·         Knowledge of Java, C, C++, C# and SQL

·         Test automation, performance testing and/or security testing experience would be beneficial

Key Competencies

·         Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions

·         Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels are required

·         Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

·         Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·         Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment

Term of Employment and Compensation

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage and a competitive salary.  PQA offers a casual work environment.  A successful applicant will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities available.

To Apply

Please visit www.testingcareers.ca and complete the application.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Reference Number:       CQA030210FR

Role Description:

As a Content Quality Assurance Analyst at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in reviewing instructional content.  You will be required to pay close attention to detail, adhere to defined standards and generate defect reports.

General Responsibilities:

·         Review online material and identify bugs and other defects as required

·         Continually monitor the application of guidelines for the improvement of scripts in the areas of writing style, instructional flow and conformance with standards

·         Work in a quick, timely fashion and meet established deadlines

·         Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

·         Bachelor of Education, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or another related field

·         Working knowledge of Canada’s two official languages would be considered an asset

·         Technical background and experience in quality issues

·         Flexibility, self-motivation, the capacity to focus on routine tasks, and the ability to meet deadlines

·         Strong English grammar skills would be considered an asset

·         Strong management, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

Location:

PQA Ltd.

730 McLeod Avenue

Fredericton, NB

Terms of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage and a competitive salary.  A successful applicant must provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities available.

To Apply:

E-mail your resume and cover letter to humanresources@pqa.ca.  Please include the Job Title and Reference Number in the subject line of your e-mail.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Reference Number:   BCQA250209FR

Role Description:

As a Bilingual Content Quality Assurance Analyst at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in reviewing instructional content in French and English.  You will be required to pay close attention to detail, adhere to defined standards, and generate bug and defect reports. 

General Responsibilities:

· Review online material and identify bugs and other defects as required

· Continually monitor the application of guidelines for the improvement of scripts in the areas of writing style, instructional flow, and conformance with standards

· Work in a quick, timely fashion and meet established deadlines

· Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements

· Bachelor of Education, Liberal Arts, Computer Science, or another related field

· Able to work in a French and English environment

· Technical background and experience in quality issues

· Flexibility, self-motivation, the capacity to focus on routine tasks, and the ability to meet deadlines

· Strong English and French grammar skills would be considered an asset

· Strong management, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

Location:

PQA Ltd.

730 McLeod Avenue

Fredericton, NB

Term of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage and a competitive salary.  A successful applicant must provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities available.

To Apply:

E-mail your resume and cover letter to humanresources@pqa.ca.  Please include the Job Title and Reference Number in the subject line of your e-mail.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference Number:       ID020310FR

Role Description:

You will work directly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), other IDs and a team of developers to design exceptional e-Learning courses for our client.  Using your knowledge of instructional design strategies and e-Learning technologies, you will design and storyboard innovative learning solutions in a wide range of subjects.  You must have excellent written and oral communication skills, a creative approach to e-Learning and interactive design and the ability to work independently or as part of a project team.  You will report to a Project Manager (PM).

Specific Responsibilities:

·         Prepare course design documents from client-supplied content and needs analyses

·         Liaise effectively with client SMEs and with PQA developers

·         Design and apply interactive techniques including site design, metaphor design, site mapping, navigation, iconography and visual elements

·         Adhere to best interactive and instructional design principles

·         Storyboard and review materials in a client-supplied development tool

·         Work to approved style guides and development standards

·         Promote and practice company values through leadership and the nurturing of a creative, innovative and enjoyable work environment

·         Contribute to the ongoing improvement of instructional design

·         Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills

·         Adaptable writing style

·         Excellent conceptualization skills

·         A creative approach to design

·         Ability to manage clients with confidence

·         Attention to detail

Required Education and Skills:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Education, Adult learning, Distance learning or e-Learning

·         At least five years experience in instructional design, with a minimum of two years’ experience in an e-Learning environment

·         A Postgraduate qualification in Education, Training or e-Learning, a Master’s degree or experience in web design will be considered an asset

Location:

PQA Ltd.

730 McLeod Avenue

Fredericton, NB

E3B 1V5

Terms of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage, competitive salary and a group RRSP plan.  A successful candidate will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities are available.

To Apply:

E-mail your resume and cover letter to humanresources@pqa.ca.  Please include the Job Title and Reference Number in the subject link of your e-mail.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference Number:       MD02010FR

Role Description:

The Media Developer is part of the e-Learning production team n the development of state of the art e-Learning courseware and media development.  You will be part of a team that is responsible for the design of exceptional e-learning courses for our clients.  You will work directly with Instructional Designers (IDs), Graphic Designers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other Media Developers.

General Responsibilities:

·         Work with local and dispersed remote teams in the design, development and delivery of e-Learning solutions

·         Contribute to brainstorming sessions to identify solutions to e-Learning requirements

·         Develop and deploy custom courseware for various clients using a variety of tools, technologies and processes as required

·         Modify, maintain and create templates for courseware engines, content pages and assets, including support documentation

·         Conduct self-verification and peer reviews using checklists and resolve incidents from internal and external reviews

·         Manage day-to-day activities to ensure that timelines, deliverables and budget for projects are met

·         Work with Project Manager to provide work effort estimates and status updates around project deliverables

·         Promote and practice company values in the leadership of staff and in the nurturing of a creative, innovative and enjoyable work environment

·         Other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

·         Experience as a web developer on web-based learning projects

·         Degree or diploma in Programming/Development or another related field, considered an asset

·         Excellent communication, analytical, writing and visualization skills

·         Focused on quality and attentive to detail

·         Ability to collaborate with teams as well as work independently

·         Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced environment as priorities change and while meeting deadlines

·         Actively seek work assignments and strive to contribute to improvement of media development practices as well as own professional skills

·         High level of proficiently in Adobe Flash (MX2004 or above), ActionScript (2.0 or above), HTML/XHTML/XML, JavaScript and CSS required.

·         Experience with other courseware authoring tools (Articulate Presenter, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Authorware) considered assets

·         Experience in audio (voice) and video production and/or editing considered assets

·         Experience with Web standards, specifically: SCORM, AICC, W3C and deployment to Learning Management Systems considered assets

·         Proficiency with MS Office, email and other basic PC applications

·         Proven ability to learn new business and technical content quickly

Location:

PQA Ltd.

730 McLeod Avenue

Fredericton, NB

Terms of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage, competitive salary and a group RRSP plan.  A successful candidate will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities are available.

To Apply:

E-mail your resume and cover letter to humanresources@pqa.ca.  Please include the Job Title and Reference Number in the subject line of your e-mail.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please. 

Reference Number:       SAP020210FRHFX

Role Description:

As a SAP Quality Assurance Consultant at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion.  Your work will primarily, if not exclusively, focus on applying QA methodologies on SAP software.  As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge SAP to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities:

·         Extract testing requirements from functional specifications and business requirements

·         Write test plans and test cases from functional specifications and from using the product

·         Perform structured and context-driven (formal and ad-hoc) functional software testing

·         Produce documentation to support testing activities including test scripts/matrices and test data

·         Use defect tracking and test case management system(s) to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results

·         Work directly with the clients to triage defects

·         Assist in training new team members and reviewing the quality of work prepared by more junior team members

Key Requirements:

·         2 – 5 years demonstrated experience as a Software Tester with at least 2 ears testing SAP applications

·         Demonstrated experience extracting test requirements, writing test plans and writing test cases

·         Demonstrated knowledge of the software lifecycle

·         Demonstrated high level of accountability and personal responsibility leading to the success of projects

·         Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering is preferred

·         Test automation, performance testing and/or security testing experience would be considered an asset

Key Competencies:

·         Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions

·         Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels are required

·         Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

·         Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·         Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment

Terms of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage and a competitive salary.  PQA offers a casual work environment.  A successful applicant will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities available.

To Apply:

Please visit www.testingcareers.ca and complete the application.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.

Reference Number: SC020310HFX

Role Description:

As a Senior Quality Assurance Consultant at PQA Ltd., you will be involved in many phases of the software lifecycle, working closely with the development team from concept to completion.  As part of our team, you will be working on leading edge software development projects to provide our clients with innovative solutions.

General Responsibilities:

·         Perform structured and context-driven (formal ad-hoc) functional software testing

·         Produce documentation to support testing activities including test scripts/matrices and test data

·         Use internal defect tracking and test case management system(s) to document test cases, record defects and record test case execution results

·         Work directly with the clients to triage defects

·         Extract testing requirements from functional specifications and business requirements

·         Write test plans and test cases from functional specifications and from using the product

·         Write test strategies to support project goals

·         Train new team members and review the quality of work prepared by more junior team members

·         Manage work tasks of more junior team members

·         Consult with the client on project status

·         Assist with recruiting and staff performance assessment activities

Key Requirements:

·         Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or software testing experience

·         Knowledge of the software lifecycle

·         5 – 8 years experience as a Software Tester

·         Experience writing test plans and test cases

·         Familiarity with J2EE, web development, .NET and database technologies

·         Knowledge of Java, C, C++, C# and SQL

·         Test automation, performance testing and/or security testing experience would be beneficial

Key Competencies:

·         Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and propose practical solutions

·         Flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to give and receive feedback at all levels are required

·         Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to navigate and work through challenges with a positive attitude

·         Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

·         Experience working in a team oriented, collaborative environment

Location:

PQA Ltd.

114 Chain Lake Drive, Unit 1

Halifax, NS

B3S 1B1

Term of Employment and Compensation:

Our full time employees receive a complete benefits package including health and dental coverage and a competitive salary.  PQA offers a casual work environment.  A successful applicant will be required to provide PQA with a Criminal Record Check.  Advancement opportunities available.

To Apply:

Please visit www.testingcareers.ca and complete the application.  We thank all candidates for applying but only those selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.