Analyst, QA

at  Nova Scotia Power

CLOSING DATE:

May 31, 2024
Reference Number:
2024-2852
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a 12-month term Analyst, QA to join our IT team and cover a 12-month Maternity Leave. Reporting to the Manager, Solution Analysis, you will join a team of QA Analyst professionals at our Halifax location where we offer you a Hybrid work option.

Key elements of this role include::

• Responsible for the test portion of the project plan (tasks, dependencies, effort, resources, timeline)
• Develops test objectives, test strategies and test plans.
• Coordinates all test activities and testing resources within each assigned project.
• Measures progress, monitors and reports on the status of the test initiatives against the plan and acceptance criteria.
• Identifies issues & risks to the Project
• Lead, coach and support test team members as required (Test Leader)
• Responsible for planning, monitoring and control of all testing related tasks.
• Estimates the testing to be done and secures appropriate testing resources.
• Leads the analysis, design, implementation and execution of test cases.
• Ensure the traceability of all test cases and defects back to business requirements or required functionality
• Ensure integrity and readiness of the technical test environment(s) for all test activities
• Track and manage defects (including identification, assessment, prioritization, tracking, retesting)
• Work with the source teams (vendor, IT, business) to manage delivery of defect resolutions (e.g.: Emergency Break Fixes from vendor, environment fixes from IT, configuration or business process fixes from business.
• Responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

These skills will make you successful::

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role (Test Lead), on technology intensive projects.
• Experience using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience building and executing testing plans plus experience supervising people in testing roles.
• Acute attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure are critical attributes of the role along with communicating to management with well supported recommendations.
• Team player qualities and the ability to set high performance expectations within a team and be able to motivate and support individuals to achieve them.
• Quality Assurance certifications are an asset.

We offer remote work opportunities, to be discussed with your leader, however you are required to live in or be willing to relocate Nova Scotia for this role.
We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.
Learn more about our culture and values:
At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.
If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 31, 2024 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer::

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 2 flexible remote workdays.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera:
As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.
Recruitment & Promotion Policy:
The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values

Key elements of this role include::

• Responsible for the test portion of the project plan (tasks, dependencies, effort, resources, timeline)
• Develops test objectives, test strategies and test plans.
• Coordinates all test activities and testing resources within each assigned project.
• Measures progress, monitors and reports on the status of the test initiatives against the plan and acceptance criteria.
• Identifies issues & risks to the Project
• Lead, coach and support test team members as required (Test Leader)
• Responsible for planning, monitoring and control of all testing related tasks.
• Estimates the testing to be done and secures appropriate testing resources.
• Leads the analysis, design, implementation and execution of test cases.
• Ensure the traceability of all test cases and defects back to business requirements or required functionality
• Ensure integrity and readiness of the technical test environment(s) for all test activities
• Track and manage defects (including identification, assessment, prioritization, tracking, retesting)
• Work with the source teams (vendor, IT, business) to manage delivery of defect resolutions (e.g.: Emergency Break Fixes from vendor, environment fixes from IT, configuration or business process fixes from business.
• Responsible for your personal safety and that of co-workers by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance leadership role (Test Lead), on technology intensive projects.
• Experience using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Experience building and executing testing plans plus experience supervising people in testing roles.
• Acute attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure are critical attributes of the role along with communicating to management with well supported recommendations.
• Team player qualities and the ability to set high performance expectations within a team and be able to motivate and support individuals to achieve them.
• Quality Assurance certifications are an asset