IVVQ Specialist Contract Duration: 4 months
Location: Toronto
Participates in System Design to develop requirements that can be practically validated and defines the methods of validation. Prepares test plans, procedures and reports to validate specified requirements. Performs tests in-plant and at project sites in accordance with these test plans and procedures. Plans and estimates Project V&V work. Prepares test automation scripts
Key Accountabilities
Performs analysis of system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods, and test cases
Participates in planning, including participation in the preparation of V&V test plans
Prepares Test Procedures in accordance with V&V test plans
Performs integration and test activities in-house and at project sites to mitigate the key project commissioning risks
Performs commissioning tests in plant and at project sites
Prepares test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems detected during the tests
Develops product knowledge through formal and informal training, OJT, and self-study
Prepares test automation scripts
Investigates test anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments
Prepares problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects
Assists in the development of V&V schedules and budgets and associated progress reporting
Participates in marketing activity by estimating new project work costs, drafting proposed commissioning and cut over plans and responding to project RFQs.
Conduct requirement analysis, compliance mapping, and integration/test program risk analysis
Develop test cases including operational and stress-test (bust-it) scenarios
Create accurate and concise test procedures
Conduct test execution within the laboratory and field environment, travel is required for site activities
Consistently recognize and report anomalous system behaviour and document the behaviour into the problem tracking system
Participate in resolving integration issue, problem identification, analysis and rectification of anomalies
Perform the independent review of test results
Communicate test observation and results in both oral and written media to engineering staff, superiors and customers
Participate in system development through participation in system design, R&D, marketing proposal and demonstration activities
Adhere to the company processes.
Required Skills: 3 + years experience in testing of embedded real time systems or equivalent software or hardware test experience is a significant asset. Must have CBTC experience.
Computer literacy including word processing, spreadsheet, and databases is essential. Computer literacy using special application software such as problem tracking, requirement management and parsing software is a significant asset
Knowledge of transit rail system and particularly SELTRAC products is a significant asset
Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English
Understands basic engineering management practices for project planning and scheduling 