Full Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation. As an Automation Tester Trainee, you will support the Quality Assurance (QA) function by creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts under guidance from senior testers and automation engineers. This role enables early‑career testers to build foundational experience in automation, contribute to quality practices, and support Air Canada’s digital platforms by ensuring reliable and consistent test coverage. You will collaborate with developers, QA teams, and DevOps to help embed automation within the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing automation test scripts across web, mobile, and API platforms.
• Maintain existing automated tests and update scripts when requirements change.
• Support senior automation engineers in integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in test planning, identifying basic test scenarios, and documenting results.
• Log defects with clear reproduction steps and assist in retesting fixes.
• Use QA tools such as JIRA, Xray, and Confluence for tracking and documentation.
• Learn and apply shift-left testing practices.
• Work with senior team members to understand automation frameworks.
• Assist in test environment setup and test data preparation.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies.

Degree in Computer Science, computer engineering, software engineering or related field. Basic programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript. Understanding of software testing concepts. Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress). Basic Git knowledge. Strong communication skills. Demonstrate punctuality and dependability to support overall team success in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest at the time any offer of employment is made and are responsible for obtaining any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations necessary for employment. Prior to their start date, candidates will also need to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the country of interest.
• Linguistic Requirements
• Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
• Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.