General Bank of Canada (GBC), headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, is a Schedule 1 Chartered bank and part of the Wheaton Group. Our roots trace back to the entrepreneurial spirit of our founder in the mid-1950s, who began with a single auto dealership in Saskatchewan. Evolving into one of Canada’s fastest-growing small banks, GBC expanded into helping Canadians with their automotive, aviation, and commercial financing needs.
After years of success, we aim to harness the advantages of our small, nimble structure and work to redefine banking in a digital era. As we strive to build a bank for the future, we take pride in our continuous certification as a Great Place to Work in Alberta for six consecutive years. We love it here and know you will too!

THE OPPORTUNITY

General Bank of Canada is looking for a temporary, full time Software Tester to join the organization as a key contributor with the Bank’s Operations team. Consistent with the growth trajectory of the Bank, this is an excellent opportunity for the right individual to contribute to building the Bank of the future with considerable potential for learning, growth, and advancement. This is a temporary position with a 3-month contract, and is ideal for candidates seeking short-term employment.
Reporting to the Operations Strategy Manager, the Software Tester is a professional who will test the functionality and usability of new Credit Adjudication software before it goes live to ensure it is bug-free. They will work closely with business analysts and developers, providing them feedback on what needs improvement to produce top-quality programs that meet customer expectations.
This role will be required to translate requirements and identify improvement opportunities to ensure Operations can fully leverage the value of developed solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing and implementing systematic test plans, collaborating closely with software developers and project support to validate implemented requirements. Success will be demonstrated by producing high-quality work, identifying and addressing errors, and enhancing usability throughout the software development and implementation process.

• Review system specifications to understand testing requirements and objectives.
• Execute both manual and automated test cases, analyzing outcomes for accuracy and functionality.
• Evaluate product code for compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Create detailed logs to track testing phases, document defects, and capture user experience insights.
• Identify and report bugs, defects, and impediments to development teams for resolution.
• Assist in diagnosing and resolving technical issues during testing.
• Conduct thorough post-release and post-implementation testing to ensure stability and performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to uphold quality standards and enhance product reliability.
• Develop test scripts and execute test procedures to systematically validate software performance.