Position Title: Co-op Student - Technology Specialist (Quality Assurance Automation)
Reports To: Senior Technology Manager, Core Systems
Department: IT Group Systems
Term: Temporary Full-Time, Four (4) Month Contract or Eight (8) Month Contract (Preferred)
Work Term: May 5, 2025 - August 22, 2025 or December 19, 2025


Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.


The Opportunity: Equitable is looking for someone that is inspired and brings new ideas forward while rolling up their sleeves to help in every aspect of project delivery. If you are looking for an opportunity to bring in your expertise in both manual and automated testing, come join our team!

Group Benefits Quality Assurance covers a specialized area dedicated to high-quality application and solution delivery for applications supporting the Group line of business. Your activities will include planning, developing, coordinating, and participating in the full suite of testing activities including functional, system integration, and end-to-end testing activities for core systems, web, and mobile applications.

Come join our award-winning organization and take advantage of this great learning opportunity! In this role you'll work alongside experienced professionals who will help mentor you as an upcoming professional. This is a great opportunity for you to make your mark with one of Waterloo Area and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers!

What you will be doing:

• Assist in completing manual and automated test execution
• Work within a project team to build the automated tests and configure them to execute in projects using tools such as Azure DevOps and various web service test tools
• Creating API tests
• Create and maintain a reusable set of automated tests
• Assist team in maintenance and enhancements of Automation Suite
• Communicate test results
• Troubleshoot common script execution issues based on tools being used

What you will bring:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that includes a Co-operative (Co-op) work component
• Experience in working in an agile environment
• Knowledge of testing software
• Knowledge of Software QA terminology
• Knowledge of API testing tools
• Knowledge of or experience with GIT/GITHub
• Experience with SmartBear TestComplete and Ready API
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative

What's in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• We value open, honest communication between team members, challenging each other to continually improve
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration
• Compensation package includes:

• • In Lieu of Benefits - 4% added to each bi-weekly pay
  • In Lieu of Vacation - 4% added to each bi-weekly pay

• Employer provided equipment
• Opportunity to participate in our buddy program dedicated to Co-op students
  
  

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Undergo a criminal background check

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.

At Equitable, we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities across our organization. Please contact our HR team at careers@equitable.ca if you would like to receive our job postings in an alternative format or require an accommodation with the application process.

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