Test Analyst - Intermediate

Role Overview

This contract opportunity is for an intermediate test analyst supporting a Government of Alberta technology initiative focused on modernizing the procurement system. The work centers on end-to-end quality assurance for enterprise ERP and procurement platforms, with an emphasis on testing rigor, defect control, and validation of Source-to-Pay business workflows.

Engagement Details

• Client: Government of Alberta – Technology & Innovation
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta
• Work arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week
• Employment type: Contract (contingent)
• Vacancy count: 1
• Extension possibility: Up to 12 months

Core Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and run test plans, test cases, and scenario-based test coverage.
• Join requirements and design review discussions to clarify what needs to be tested.
• Plan and perform system, integration, regression, SIT, and UAT testing activities.
• Manage test data, test environments, and the progression of test execution cycles.
• Record defects, monitor them through closure, and support resolution follow-up.
• Review outcomes against acceptance and exit criteria to confirm readiness.
• Prepare and share testing updates, metrics, dashboards, and risk summaries.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, developers, and project teams.
• Support testing of ERP and procurement flows, including connected systems and integrations.
• Help strengthen QA practices and identify opportunities to improve testing processes.

Required Background

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in IT, Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in QA, software testing, or UAT coordination within enterprise settings.
• At least 4 years of experience building test plans, writing test cases, and executing tests.
• At least 4 years of experience coordinating testing efforts across multiple teams.
• At least 4 years of experience handling defect tracking, reporting, and QA lifecycle activities.
• Experience supporting ERP environments such as SAP, procurement, finance, or supply chain systems.
• At least 3 years of experience monitoring test metrics, risks, and status reporting.
• At least 1 year of practical Source-to-Pay testing experience with tools or platforms such as SAP Ariba or S/4HANA.
• Strong verbal and written communication, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to SAP Ariba, SAC, VIM, Fieldglass, or comparable ERP tooling.
• Experience with integration or API testing and complete end-to-end process validation.
• Working knowledge of JIRA or similar defect management tools.
• Understanding of ERP implementation and testing lifecycles.
• Hands-on involvement in smoke, regression, system, integration, and UAT testing.
• Capability to manage competing priorities and work independently when needed.

Working Conditions

• Full-time on-site role in Edmonton with no remote option.
• Standard working hours are 08:15 to 16:30, Monday through Friday.
• Work must be performed within Canada.
• Government-issued equipment will be provided.
• A background check is mandatory.
• Security and privacy training must be completed during onboarding.

Submission Checklist

• An updated resume including project dates in MMM/YYYY format.
• Three professional references, listed with the most recent first.
• A conflict-of-interest declaration marked Yes or No.

Additional Information

This position is focused on ensuring strong test coverage, reliable execution, and high-quality delivery for a major procurement system modernization effort.