VIRTUAL (home-based) Volunteer Quality Assurance Testers

The Pet Cancer Fund is a Vancouver based organization whose mission is to increase the life expectancy and improve the quality of life of pets diagnosed with cancer.

Estimates place the number of dogs and cats developing cancer yearly at 6 million for each species; approximately 6x the number of humans getting cancer every year within North America. Amazingly, the cancer in our pets can share up to 80% of its DNA with human cancers which means they can be diagnosed and treated very similarly to humans.

New diagnostic and treatment breakthroughs are happening for us humans, however, these discoveries can take an extended period of time to make their way to the veterinary field. Our goal is to change that.

As we set out to create an array of information resources intended to improve the outcome of pets diagnosed with cancer we need the assistance of experienced Information Technology professionals to join one of our most important projects. That’s where and how you can help us.

The position:

We are looking for VIRTUAL (home-based) volunteer Quality Assurance Testers to assess software quality through manual and automated testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitches.

In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. If you are also competent in executing test cases and are passionate about quality, we hope you’ll join our volunteer team.

Ultimately, you will ensure that our products, applications and systems work correctly and provide our visitors with the very best user experience.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze system specifications
Collaborate with team members to develop effective strategies and test plans
Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
Evaluate product code according to specifications
Create logs to document testing phases and defects
Detect and track software defects/inconsistencies
Report bugs and errors to development teams
Apply quality engineering principals
Help troubleshoot issues
Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle

Skills and Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Computer or IT related field preferred desired Skills
Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant website QA testing
User/customer-centric frame of mind – focus on client-facing sites and timelines
Experience in all areas of the testing process for websites;
- Test scoping, web design and content testing, multi-browser testing
- Functional/integration testing, regression testing
A good understanding of HTML and content management systems
Maintains a flexible approach and is able to manage multiple projects at any one time
Understanding of Quality Assurance testing methodology and processes, focusing on front-end, multi-browser website testing
Strong attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven organizational skills allowing one to apply the necessary time and effort to each project while working on multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience with a fast-paced, high pressure, deadline-driven environment
Self-starter with a “can-do” mentality and service-centric attitude to other departments
Requires little or no supervision in test execution and meeting tight timelines
Strong web-related technical skills

About You:

You have 2 years of experience in similar roles and have the highest standards, taking great pride in your work. Further, you are extremely detail-oriented and proud of being a perfectionist when it comes to your projects.

We hope to find that special person that not only loves animals but one that recognizes how important their gift of skills/experience and their service will make to the many pet owners and families just wanting another good day with their beloved pet.

Your Character:

Very simply, you are focused, driven and do what's right. Having a friendly demeanour, you love to mix humour with the serious. Yes, cancer is brutal and terribly sad, however, we also believe in the power of positive energy, so our goal is to always stay positive and to have fun along the way.

Footnotes:

This position can be done virtually anywhere in Canada or the United States.

There are sometimes sensitivity and urgency to this role initially and will require some increased time at the beginning of the effort. Following the initial phase, we believe this role can be completed in 6-8 hours per week.

Compensation:

This is a volunteer position that could potentially lead to other roles within the organization as we grow, fundraise and add full-time staff.

Timing: Immediately.

Contact:

Please forward your resume/CV or any questions regarding this role to volunteer@petcancerfund.org