QA / Test / Automation Jobs in Canada 2026
18 entry-level positions available (5 full-time, 13 internships)
Quality Assurance and Test Automation engineering ensures software reliability and quality. Modern QA roles are highly technical, requiring coding skills for test automation frameworks. Entry-level QA engineers in Canada earn $55,000-$80,000 CAD, with SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) roles paying higher. This is an excellent entry point into tech for those who enjoy systematic thinking.
In-Demand Skills for QA / Test / Automation
Showing all qa / test / automation positions for new grads, juniors, and interns in Canada.
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Jr. Network Infrastructure Test Engineer
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario · Hybrid
Develop, modify, and execute network test plans
Full-time
Posted Jan 17, 2026
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Jr. Optical Test Automation Engineer
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario
Develop and automate optical test plans
Full-time
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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Software Engineer I
Ultra Maritime
📍 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Perform manual testing, develop automation scripts
Full-time
Posted Jan 08, 2026
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Junior Quality Assurance Analyst
Niche Technology Inc.
📍 Winnipeg, Manitoba · Hybrid
Test APIs/web apps, report defects, collaborate.
Full-time
Posted Jan 06, 2026
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Junior Quality Assurance Analyst
Niche Technology
📍 Winnipeg, MB R3A 1P6 · Hybrid
Test APIs and web/mobile apps; report issues
Full-time
Posted Jan 02, 2026
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Software Developer In Test - Co-op - Shift
Redbrick Technologies Inc.
📍 Victoria, BC V8W 2G4
Test software, fix bugs, build test automation
Co-op · 8mo
Posted Jan 14, 2026
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Software Developer In Test - Co-op - Shift
Redbrick
📍 Victoria, British Columbia
Test software, fix bugs, build test automation
Co-op · 8mo
Posted Jan 14, 2026
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Summer Technical Co-op - Model-Based Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin
📍 Halifax, NS
Develop MBT framework, automate tests and build scripts
Co-op · 4mo · $25.90-$30.20/hr · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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Quality Assurance Technician Co-op - Irving Personal Care - Summer & Fall 2026
Irving Personal Care Ltd.
📍 Moncton, New Brunswick
Perform QA testing, audits, and documentation
Co-op
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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WiSE Summer 2026 Co-Op: WiSE Quality Assurance & Automation (4 Months)
CGI
📍 Toronto, ON M5B 2L7
Execute test cases and implement QA automation
Co-op · 4mo · $18-32/hour · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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Quality Assurance - Co-op Student
Loblaw
📍 Brampton, ON · Hybrid
Assist QA team; analyze data; draft reports.
Co-op · 4mo · $35,100.00 - $65,000.00 / year · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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Quality Assurance - Co-op Student
Loblaw Companies Limited
📍 Brampton, Ontario
Assist QA testing, analyze data, document results
Co-op · 4mo · $35,100 - $65,000 / yr · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 12, 2026
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QA Automation Engineer Intership
myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
📍 Mississauga, Ontario · Hybrid
Develop automation tests; run scripts; log defects
Co-op · 4mo · $20.35/hr · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 10, 2026
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AI Inspection Analysis (COOP)/Analyste en inspection IA (Stage) - NETE
Weir Minerals
📍 Gatineau, Quebec
Test AI models, QA tooling, inspections
Co-op · 8mo
Posted Jan 10, 2026
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Quality Assurance Technician Co-op - Irving Personal Care - Summer & Fall 2026
J.D. Irving
📍 Moncton, NB
Perform QA testing, audits, and data reporting
Co-op · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 08, 2026
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Summer 2026 Co-op - Automated Test Engineer (ISS Team)
Lockheed Martin
📍 Halifax, NS
Develop and run automated tests; code in Java
Co-op · $25.90-$30.20/hour · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 08, 2026
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Firmware QA Analyst - Co-op
Reliable Controls
📍 Victoria, British Columbia
Execute test plans for firmware and software
Co-op · 8mo · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 07, 2026
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Software Verification & Automation Engineer (Co-op/Intern)
Lumentum Operations
📍 Ottawa, ON
Develop automated tests, verify software quality
Co-op · 4mo · $24-35/hr · Summer 2026
Posted Jan 01, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is QA a good entry point into tech?
Yes! QA is often easier to break into than development, and many QA engineers transition to development roles later. Focus on automation rather than manual testing.
What's the difference between QA Engineer and SDET?
SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) is a more senior, development-focused role. SDETs build test frameworks and tools. QA Engineers execute tests and may do some automation.