Senior Test Analyst (IT Division - 6 month contract)
About the role
Are you experienced with software testing? Agricorp is seeking a new Senior Test Analyst to join the Income Stabilization Services team on a 6-month contract within the IT division. The Senior Test Analyst will be responsible for end-to-end testing for business applications built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM platform.
The Role
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on all phases of automated and/or manual system testing of changes, from system testing, through to production deployment. This includes positive testing, regression testing, non-functional testing, reliability testing, usability testing, efficient maintenance and portability requirements.
In this role, you will:
- Understand the business needs of the solution to be tested
- Use knowledge and experience to consider the scope of testing through all phases of the project or initiative
- Plan appropriate test coverage to ensure quality, timeliness and management of risks
- Create detailed test plans using static analysis and testing of user requirements, user stories, system requirements definition, and functional or logical specifications to ensure the adherence of system functionality to expectations
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate testing methodically and efficiently
- Use knowledge and experience to anticipate areas of risk in systems and prioritize testing to find important defects early
- Conduct tests, evaluate actual results and raise variance reports
- Conduct end-to-end testing within and across integrated applications and technical platforms
- Improve test methods to help decrease manual effort and timelines
- Coach and assist test analysts in resolving problems and issues of moderate complexity
Job Status: 6 month contract
Salary: $37.54/hr - $44.16/hr
Work Status: Full time in-office
What you bring
- Post-secondary education in an information technology-related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in system testing or quality assurance, including writing and executing test plans and test cases
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and the software test life cycle, including estimation and defining tests, test planning, requirement analysis, test cases, defect management and test monitoring
- Experience compiling and analyzing data and creating reports and recommendations for management
- Experience in estimating work effort, scheduling work and reporting progress on a regular basis
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Pages would be an asset
- ISTQB certification or equivalent testing certifications would be an asset
Key Competencies
- Client focus – Meets the expectations of internal and external customers through establishing effective relationships, gaining trust and respect
- Communication – Consistently communicates information in a clear, concise, and timely manner to optimize audience understanding
- Analytical thinking – Differentiates between important and unimportant details, recognizes inconsistencies between facts and/or data, and draws correct inferences from information
- Collaboration – Works cooperatively within teams to build effective relationships and accomplish goals. Shares expertise and actions that respect the needs and contributions of others. Helps to create and maintain trust within the team
- Critical judgment, decision making, and problem solving – Makes the best decision, in a timely manner, based upon a mixture of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgment
- Testing – Able to perform testing of software and/or hardware using a systematic approach
- Initiative – Proactively identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise
- Quality focus – Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors; reviews own work prior to distribution. Committed to continuous improvement and creates an environment leading to efficient and effective work processes
Background
Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.
Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.
Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.
Apply online
To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.
Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please submit your application for this position by January 20, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
About Agricorp
As an agency of the Government of Ontario, Agricorp works with partners to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable agriculture industry. With more than 400 employees serving more than 47,000 producers province-wide, Agricorp delivers programs that help producers manage risk and remain financially secure. The agency was established in 1997 by the provincial government under the authority of the AgriCorp Act, 1996.
Agricorp delivers a variety of programs and payments on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, including AgriStability, Farm Business Registration and Production Insurance. A full list of programs with brief descriptions is available at www.agricorp.com and select Find Programs.
For additional information about Agricorp visit www.agricorp.com.
Senior Test Analyst (IT Division - 6 month contract)
About the role
Are you experienced with software testing? Agricorp is seeking a new Senior Test Analyst to join the Income Stabilization Services team on a 6-month contract within the IT division. The Senior Test Analyst will be responsible for end-to-end testing for business applications built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM platform.
The Role
The Senior Test Analyst is responsible for planning, executing and reporting on all phases of automated and/or manual system testing of changes, from system testing, through to production deployment. This includes positive testing, regression testing, non-functional testing, reliability testing, usability testing, efficient maintenance and portability requirements.
In this role, you will:
- Understand the business needs of the solution to be tested
- Use knowledge and experience to consider the scope of testing through all phases of the project or initiative
- Plan appropriate test coverage to ensure quality, timeliness and management of risks
- Create detailed test plans using static analysis and testing of user requirements, user stories, system requirements definition, and functional or logical specifications to ensure the adherence of system functionality to expectations
- Collaborate with team members to facilitate testing methodically and efficiently
- Use knowledge and experience to anticipate areas of risk in systems and prioritize testing to find important defects early
- Conduct tests, evaluate actual results and raise variance reports
- Conduct end-to-end testing within and across integrated applications and technical platforms
- Improve test methods to help decrease manual effort and timelines
- Coach and assist test analysts in resolving problems and issues of moderate complexity
Job Status: 6 month contract
Salary: $37.54/hr - $44.16/hr
Work Status: Full time in-office
What you bring
- Post-secondary education in an information technology-related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in system testing or quality assurance, including writing and executing test plans and test cases
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and the software test life cycle, including estimation and defining tests, test planning, requirement analysis, test cases, defect management and test monitoring
- Experience compiling and analyzing data and creating reports and recommendations for management
- Experience in estimating work effort, scheduling work and reporting progress on a regular basis
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Power Pages would be an asset
- ISTQB certification or equivalent testing certifications would be an asset
Key Competencies
- Client focus – Meets the expectations of internal and external customers through establishing effective relationships, gaining trust and respect
- Communication – Consistently communicates information in a clear, concise, and timely manner to optimize audience understanding
- Analytical thinking – Differentiates between important and unimportant details, recognizes inconsistencies between facts and/or data, and draws correct inferences from information
- Collaboration – Works cooperatively within teams to build effective relationships and accomplish goals. Shares expertise and actions that respect the needs and contributions of others. Helps to create and maintain trust within the team
- Critical judgment, decision making, and problem solving – Makes the best decision, in a timely manner, based upon a mixture of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgment
- Testing – Able to perform testing of software and/or hardware using a systematic approach
- Initiative – Proactively identifies and handles issues and situations to take action; seizing opportunities when they arise
- Quality focus – Attends to the task at hand to minimize errors; reviews own work prior to distribution. Committed to continuous improvement and creates an environment leading to efficient and effective work processes
Background
Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.
Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.
Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.
Apply online
To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.
Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please submit your application for this position by January 20, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
About Agricorp
As an agency of the Government of Ontario, Agricorp works with partners to contribute to a vibrant and sustainable agriculture industry. With more than 400 employees serving more than 47,000 producers province-wide, Agricorp delivers programs that help producers manage risk and remain financially secure. The agency was established in 1997 by the provincial government under the authority of the AgriCorp Act, 1996.
Agricorp delivers a variety of programs and payments on behalf of the federal and provincial governments, including AgriStability, Farm Business Registration and Production Insurance. A full list of programs with brief descriptions is available at www.agricorp.com and select Find Programs.
For additional information about Agricorp visit www.agricorp.com.