Test Automation Developer (Non-Union)
Temporary contract until September 2026
Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid
Status: This position is to fill a current vacancy
Are you a skilled Test Automation Developer looking to join a dynamic team?
We are seeking a motivated individual to contribute to our software development and quality assurance efforts. Your primary focus will be on maintaining and creating automated test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products by supporting the creation of automated tests that cover a wide range of scenarios and use cases.
What you’ll do
Test Development and Maintenance:
Develop and maintain automated test scripts for various software applications.
Ensure test coverage for new features and regression testing.
Continuously improve test automation frameworks and tools
Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with developers, product managers, vendors, and internal team members to understand requirements and design test cases.
Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
Provide training and support to other team members on test automation tools and practices.
Testing and Quality Assurance:
Maintain test environments for automated testing.
Execute automated tests and analyze test results to identify defects.
Report and track defects using a bug tracking system.
Work with the development team to resolve defects and improve software quality.
Monitor and report on test automation metrics and KPIs.
Documentation and Continuous Improvement:
Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans and test cases.
Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in test automation.
Corporate Values and Conduct:
Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.
Other Duties:
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives
Who you are
Education & Technical Knowledge
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C# is preferred.
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Jenkins, Eclipse, or TestNG is preferred.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
Strong understanding of software development best practices and methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Where you will work
Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.
Who we are
As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:
Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.
Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.
Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.
Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.
Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.
Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:
You will be enrolled in the OMERS pension plan, a defined benefit plan that provides a reliable and secure retirement income based on your earnings and years of service. Both you and the organization contribute to the plan. OMERS is one of Canada's largest and most respected pension plans, designed to support your long-term financial well-being.
We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.
At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.
At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.
Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment
At Alectra, we’re committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.
