Quality Assurance Analyst

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

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Union: Non-Union
Site: 67 College St.
Department: UHN Digital - Medical Imaging
Reports to: Manager, Software Development
Work Model: Hybrid - onsite with potential to work from home
Grade: H0:05
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $33.56 to $41.95 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Temporary Full-Time, until March 2026
Closing Date: February 21, 2025

Position Summary

As part of the UHN Digital - Medical Imaging team, the Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for the creation, execution and maintenance of a testing methodology for applications developed internally by the team.

Duties

• Quickly acquire and retain knowledge of complex internally-developed applications and business processes.
• Take leadership role in all testing functions required for the successful deployment and maintenance of imaging information systems developed at UHN.
• Defining and implementing test strategy and planning for all projects. Includes test design, execution, documentation, and maintenance of test cases.
• Analyze test case results and document issues in tracking software.
• Work with the development team to determine the appropriate solution for addressing software anomalies or implementing improvements.
• Types of testing include software functionality, integration, performance, usability, and security.
• Provide assistance to onsite support team when escalations occur.
• Needs to be able to conduct regression testing.
• Needs to be proficient in Windows based application testing, web-application testing as well as server-side testing
• Note: This role requires manual QA testing; automation is minimal.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Two or more years of related experience in software test development.
• Previous experience in the medical imaging field or equivalent mission critical production environments is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience being solely responsible for the creation and execution of functional test plans and test cases from start to finish, proactively seeking information required to complete test design, as well as develop and execute test cases.
• Strong knowledge of QA theory and practice, as it applies to development and testing methodologies in an iterative development environment.
• Ability to write SQL queries and use database tools to query the database.
• Ability to perform server installations.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and distributed environments.
• Knowledge of automated testing tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of HL7 application protocols and experience with testing HL7 interface engines.
• Ability to provide level of effort estimates to Manager, Software Development, and to perform tasks within the estimated level of effort and schedule.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Takes ownership for assigned tasks and holds oneself accountable for its success.
• Ability to function productively on multiple project teams simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Effective time management and willingness to work extended hours as necessary to meet commitments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of DICOM standard an asset.
• Familiarity with C#/.NET programming language an asset.
• Familiarity using virtual machines for testing an asset.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.