Quality Assurance Analyst

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Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Candidates who had applied for the Quality Assurance Analyst 21-DOE-EA-382145, will automatically be transferred to this selection process and will be considered until June 2, 2022.

Work environment

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What makes us different?
• An exceptional mandate of protecting the environment and its natural heritage.
• An organization which recognizes work contribution and supports you in your career aspirations.
• A collaborative environment, where our services are offered to a scientific community and a department that values innovation.

Intent of the process

This process is intended to create and maintain an inventory of candidates to staff Quality Assurance Analyst positions at Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Applications will be pulled from the inventory on a regular basis in order to fill immediate needs. Depending on the position being staffed, additional qualifications may be required by the hiring manager(s). You will have the opportunity to submit information relevant to any additional qualifications that may be required.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

ED1 : Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology OR 5 years of an acceptable combination of education, training or experience in computer science or information technology or in a field relevant to the position to be staffed.

Notes:
1. Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
2.Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
3.At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EX1: Significant** experience in performing testing and quality assurance related activities in an application development environment (examples include the following but not limited to analysis of business/user requirements/technical documentation, writing functional tests, or developing automated tests).
EX2: Recent* experience in preparing documents related to the IM/IT Quality assurance testing field (examples include the following but not limited to test plans, manual and automated test cases).
EX3: Recent* experience in performing data and database testing (e.g., SQL queries) to verify the implementation of various business rules, data processing, acceptance within the context of system testing.

Definitions:

IM/IT: Information Management / Information Technology.

*Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the last five (5) years.

**Significant experience is defined as experience associated with the performance of a large number of related activities, taking into consideration the scope of duties and responsibility level normally possessed by an individual who has worked in this area for a minimum of approximately two (2) years.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

AED1: Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology or in a field relevant to the position to be staffed.

Definitions:

Degree: the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Recognized post-secondary institution: A public or private institution that has been given authority to grant degrees, diplomas, and other credentials by a public or private act of a provincial/territorial legislature or through a government-mandated quality assurance mechanism. For greater certainty, also included are institutions authorized to grant specific academic credentials for specific academic programs.

Degree equivalency

CERTIFICATIONS:

AOC1: ISTQB Certified Tester (Canadian Software Testing Board).
AOC2: Project Management Professional or PRINCE2.
AOC3: Any other certification relevant to the position to be staffed.

EXPERIENCE:

AEX1: Recent* experience working with defect tracking tools and/or Application Lifecycle Management tools (e.g., MS Azure DevOps).
AEX2: Recent* experience using Selenium or other test automation frameworks.
AEX3: Recent* experience testing cloud-based applications.
AEX4: Recent* experience leading a project team in all activities related to Quality Assurance (e.g., planning, management, design, execution, enhancement).
AEX5: Recent* experience in performance testing.
AEX6: Recent* experience in accessibility testing.
AEX7: Recent* experience in security testing.
AEX8: Recent* experience in web services and Application Programming Interface (API) testing.
AEX9: Experience providing strategic and tactical recommendations on IM/IT issues to project team leads and to management.

*Recent experience is defined as experience obtained within the last five (5) years.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1: Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, techniques or practices.
K2: Knowledge of test techniques to validate and perform component level testing.
K3: Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server - SQL Queries and database (data) testing
K4: Knowledge of standards and best practices in Quality. Assurance/Quality Control in an application development environment.

COMPETENCIES:

C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2: Thinking things through
C3: Working effectively with others
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Willing and able to work overtime on occasion.
• Willing and able to travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability and Security: Reliability Status

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates invited to an interview will be asked to bring proof of their education credentials, in the form of a diploma or official transcript. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

Environment and Climate Change Canada will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Persons with disabilities or residing in locations that prevent them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605. How to apply in PSRS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Please ensure you check your e-mail periodically.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language (French or English) of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY

• As positions become vacant or needs arise you may be contacted by a hiring manager.
• You may not be contacted immediately after submitting your application, but please be assured that your information will be retained for the duration that the inventory is open.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How will you communicate with me?
We will contact you by email. Please ensure that your email is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly check your inbox, junk mail and your GC Jobs account to find out about all the information regarding this inventory.

• How does an inventory work?
An inventory is a selection process that can be used by various hiring managers to meet their current and future needs. As a result, you will apply only once to be considered for multiple job opportunities.

• Will I be able to reapply if my candidacy is eliminated following the assessment?
No. Your application will not be considered again for this process if you have been eliminated following the assessment.

• Why was my application automatically rejected when I submitted it?
In order to be placed in the inventory, you must meet the essential qualifications at the time you submit your application. If you receive a message "Application rejected at screening" immediately after submitting your application, you probably answered "No" to a screening question assessing an essential qualification. If you have incorrectly indicated "No" for this qualification, simply retrieve your application and update your answer to the screening question.

• What does "Registered in the inventory" mean?
Once your application has been successfully submitted to the inventory, your status may be: "Date of disclosure of results: Listed in the inventory". This automatically generated message by the system means that your application can be considered. You will be informed in the event that your application is considered as part of a process generated from this inventory.

• What happens if my application expires?
Your application will be kept in the inventory for 6 months. A notice will be posted in the "My Job File" menu of your account 7 days before your application expires. If you do not take this into account, your application will be deactivated and it will no longer be considered for submissions from this inventory. In the event that your application expires during the effective period of this inventory, a notice will be posted in your account. If you wish to confirm your interest and reactivate your application, select the "Renewal of my application" link.

• Who can I contact if I have technical difficulties with the GC Jobs website?
You can contact the Public Service Commission of Canada's support centre by selecting the "Contact Us" link below, in the left corner of this window, or by calling 1-888-780-4444.

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual and student hiring.

Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify the conditions of employment, then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.