Software Quality Assurance Tester

POSITION PROFILELocation: Edmonton, AlbertaSalary: $78,000–$107,000Type: Permanent, Full-timeREWARDING CAREERS ARE BUILT HERE At the Safety Codes Council ("the Council"), our passion is making Alberta a safe place to live, work, and play. As a self-funded, independent regulatory organization, we provide oversight of technical disciplines and Alberta's safety codes system through education, guidance, support, and collaboration with industry professionals and partners. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do—it’s how we do it. Our people are at the core of our organization, and we’ve built a culture that makes work both meaningful and rewarding. We’re dedicated to supporting your career growth and overall well-being, providing the tools and opportunities you need to succeed, develop, and thrive—both professionally and personally. ABOUT THE ROLE Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for software quality and automation? We’re looking for a QA Tester to join our dynamic Information Technology team to help us deliver reliable, high-quality software. What You’ll DoIn this role, you’ll be the go-to champion for software quality and reliability — ensuring every release is tested, trusted, and ready to perform. You will:Lead manual and automated testing efforts, including UAT, across multiple applications.Develop and maintain test plans, scripts, and documentation that tie directly to business needs.Partner closely with developers, product owners, business analysts, and vendors to keep communication clear and releases smooth.Create and manage test strategies, defect reports, and testing outcomes to continuously improve how we work.Build scalable automated testing solutions that enhance both new and existing platforms.What You’ll BringYou’re someone who blends technical expertise with curiosity and a collaborative mindset. You bring:A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, and 3+ years of software testing experience (or an equivalent combination of both).A strong grasp of the software development and testing lifecycles (SDLC/STLC).Hands-on experience testing COTS, CI/CD, configuration, and custom-built applications.Familiarity with SQL databases and automated testing tools/frameworks for API and end-to-end testing.Experience across a range of testing types — smoke, system, integration, regression, and UAT.Bonus points if you’ve worked with tools like Playwright, Postman, BrowserStack, JIRA, or TestRail.A proactive mindset, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to build strong relationships across teams.Why Join Us?Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits100% employer-paid health and dental coverageAnnual health and lifestyle spending accountProfessional development supportHybrid work model: remote flexibility + in-office collaborationReady to make an impact? We’re interviewing as applications come in, so don’t wait to apply!