Quality Assurance Analyst

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and proactive Junior or Intermediate Quality Assurance (QA) Contractor to join our team for approximately 7 months. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software testing methodologies, hands‑on experience with both manual and automated testing, and the ability to collaborate effectively in an Agile environment. You will play a key role in ensuring our products meet business requirements and deliver a high‑quality user experience.

• Create, manage, and execute test cases to validate business requirements and ensure product quality using various testing techniques (exploratory, ad‑hoc, acceptance, integration, regression).
• Identify, document, report, and track defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Write and maintain test cases for functional and regression testing.
• Execute test suites across different testing phases and provide clear test run summaries.
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts within an existing automation framework.
• Collaborate closely with Developers, Business Analysts, and QA peers to deliver high‑quality software in an Agile environment.
• Communicate test progress, results, risks, and relevant updates to the QA Lead and management.
• Perform performance testing and report key test metrics.

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, processes, and testing best practices.
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance role, including 2+ years in test automation
  .
• Hands‑on experience writing and executing automated tests using tools such as Selenium or Playwright
  .
• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Experience testing web applications across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with management.
• Experience using project management and defect tracking tools such as TFS or JIRA
  .

• Experience with API testing using REST APIs
  , Postman
  , or similar tools.
• Performance testing experience with JMeter
  , k6
  , or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of SQL for basic query writing.
• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is an unaccredited employers association representing forty‑eight member companies, including ship owners, bulk operators, stevedores, general cargo, and container operators. We play a vital role in Canada’s Pacific Gateway Strategy
, connecting Canada to global markets. This gateway contributes $12 billion and supports 130,000 direct and indirect jobs across the Canadian economy.

Our head office is located in Vancouver’s up‑and‑coming Railtown district—close to transit and just minutes from Gastown and Chinatown. Free parking is available in our designated lot for those who drive. Our workspace features beautiful exposed brick, modern workstations, and an open, collaborative environment.