IT Testing Specialist

As employees, we joined the City to make a difference in the community. The Burnaby Promise sets out the responsibilities of every employee, every day, in every decision we make. It describes the standards that every employee should strive to meet when interacting with Burnaby residents, external and internal clients, and City colleagues. It gives us the tools to check our actions, particularly in times of conflict or challenge. When every employee lives by the Principles and Commitments in this document, we will collectively create a City we all want to be in, that fosters employee engagement, strengthens our relationships, and better serves our community through service excellence.

This position works in the IT Development & Quality Assurance organizational unit. This is technical and analytical work involving all phases of testing new or revised computer systems. An incumbent designs and schedules system, application and module tests for all phases of systems testing for a wide variety of computer systems projects, upgrades, and system integration points; conducts tests, identifies and records problems; liaises with a wide variety of technical specialists and system users to explain problems and coordinate the resolution of same; re-tests solutions; prepares and maintains test documentation using software and uniform documentation standards related to the work performed; prepares and maintains reports and records. An incumbent may provide application support and evaluation to clients, identifies resolves or recommends solutions; and may review system design specifications and provide recommendations as required. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include graduation from an Institute of Technology with a diploma in computer science plus considerable related systems testing experience with integrated on-premises and SaaS systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Thorough knowledge of computer system testing principles, practices and standards; of computer system testing documentation standards; of system testing software tools (such as JIRA, TestRail, Ranorex, etc.). Experience with test automation, load testing, API testing and DevOps practices is a definite asset. A valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia is required.

This is a temporary full time position until December 31, 2026.

Please apply online by March 10, 2025.

The City of Burnaby acknowledges that we are on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Sníchim speaking peoples, and we are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. 

Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.