QA Strategy Manager - Test Automation
Who We Are
PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.
Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.
As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.
We are seeking a highly experienced QA Strategy Manager to drive quality strategy, leadership, and execution across multiple large initiatives. This role blends strategic oversight, hands‑on automation expertise, QA leadership, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, solutions.
You will define QA strategy, lead and mentor QA professionals, oversee automation frameworks, and support modernization efforts-including opportunities to leverage AI‑driven testing approaches.
This role will require some onsite work in Regina.
Responsibilities
Develop and own enterprise-level QA strategy across multiple programs and delivery teams.
Establish QA governance, standards, processes, and metrics to ensure consistent execution.
Provide ongoing oversight, risk assessments, test coverage analysis, and quality reporting for large initiatives.
Lead, coach, and mentor QA professionals.
Ensure comprehensive test planning, estimation, strategy creation, and defect management practices.
Guide teams in functional, integration, regression, UAT, accessibility, and performance testing practices.
Automation & AI Enablement
Architect, implement, and oversee test automation frameworks across multiple technologies.
Evaluate emerging automation and AI‑driven testing tools, recommending solutions that improve scalability and efficiency.
Support automation integration into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, TeamCity, Azure DevOps).
Champion innovation in automation through best practices, pattern libraries, and model‑driven approaches.
What you'll need
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of hands-on test automation experience using python, java or javascript.
Proficiency with multiple automation toolsets/frameworks, such as: Selenium, Robot, WebDriverIO. Playwright and Tosca
Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
Experience with CI tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab, or similar.
Experience in automated API testing (ReadyAPI, Postman, custom frameworks).
Experience with mobile testing (iOS and Android environments).
Experience integrating automation with CI/CD pipelines and branching strategies
Continuous learner with the ability to evaluate new tools, transfer knowledge, and uplift team capabilities.
Strong time management, organization, and multitasking abilities.
Preferred:
Enterprise level ERP systems like Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics 365.
Stakeholder management experience at an executive level
Work With Us
At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.
We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.
PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.
- Department
- Delivery - Software Testing
- Role
- Automation Tester
- Locations
- Regina
- Yearly salary
- CAD90,000 - CAD120,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
Regina
About PLATO
PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, we've been building expert teams that help our clients transform products into industry-leading experiences.
With a 100% Canada-based workforce, spanning coast to coast, our diverse team of professionals collaborates to solve complex challenges, support each other’s growth, and take pride in delivering meaningful results.
And behind our work is something bigger. At PLATO, we are committed to breaking down barriers for Indigenous people in the tech industry, while creating positive impact in the communities we serve.
Explore careers with PLATO and become part of a team where your work makes a difference!