IVVQ Test Specialist

Thales

. Plan and execute test events .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeVictoria • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test planning, execution, and reporting, with a strong focus on requirements analysis and defect identification. Proficient in utilizing test management tools and methodologies while ensuring compliance with security and controlled goods regulations.

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Test Case DevelopmentRequirements AnalysisTest Management ToolsSecurity Clearance (NATO Secret Level)IV&V Experience

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningTest ProceduresDefect AnalysisTest ReportingTest ExecutionTraceability MatricesManual TestingAutomated TestingAttention to DetailField Testing

Soft Skills

Skilled CommunicatorProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityPositive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

Controlled Goods AssessmentSecurity Clearance (NATO Secret Level)

Industry Keywords

IV&VTest MethodologiesClient Site TestingShipyard TestingConstruction Site Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and execute test events
Write test plans and test procedures to verify and validate products
Analyze requirements and contribute to traceability matrices
Develop test cases
Work with System and Software Engineering to identify and analyze defects
Raise project issues and risks and track them to resolution
Provide test reports and status updates
Deploy methodologies, metrics, tools, and platforms for test activities
Observe test guidelines and company internal processes
Perform testing at customer sites, including Victoria and Halifax shipyards
Participate in test events, training, technical meetings, and occasional ship voyages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, or another related discipline from a recognized university or college, or equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education
At least three (3) years of demonstrated experience in IV&V or a related field
Experience with test case development and execution, manual or automated
Experience with requirements analysis
Experience with test management tools
Fluent in English
Skilled written and spoken communicator
Attention to detail
Positive Controlled Goods assessment
Required to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the NATO Secret Level
Eligibility or ability to obtain authorization under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian NATO Secret clearance
Ability to navigate difficult test sites, including shipyards, onboard ships at sea, construction sites, and remote wilderness locations
Ability to perform minimal lifting of test and electronic equipment in lab or field environments
Extended periods of work at client sites; mostly in Victoria or Halifax
Some travel outside British Columbia/Nova Scotia may be required
Some ship voyages during test events will be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program
Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period
Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability
Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership
Full-time employment, 40 hours Monday to Friday