Reliable Controls Hiring for System QA Analyst – Co-op at Victoria, BC Full Time

Reliable Controls Corporation is a locally owned and operated company, which specializes in the design and manufacture of Internet-connected, building automation controls. Our innovative products automate building environments, decreasing their impact on our planet. At Reliable Controls we offer a collaborative and engaging environment, where employees are encouraged to learn and grow while contributing positively to the big picture of building a sustainable future together.

At this time, we are looking to fill a 8-month System Quality Assurance Analyst co-op position within our Research and Development department, starting in May 2022. This role will be best suited for students with strong attention to detail, an analytical mindset, and an aptitude for troubleshooting. The position will provide a good amount of challenge to the right candidate, and allow opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Reasons why you do not want to miss this co-op opportunity with us!

At Reliable you will get to work on real projects and make an impact on the development of our products. You will be considered a part of our team whose opinion matters and input is appreciated.

Our goal is to make sure you are given plenty of opportunity for learning, growth and development. You will be supported not only by your supervisor and mentor, but also our entire amazing development team.

We believe that people are most fulfilled and engaged when they do something, they are passionate about and their work is rewarding and purposeful. Join us for a term (or two) and discover for yourself what a great co-op experience should be like.

Some of the perks we offer to our co-ops:
Free parking at both of our Victoria locations,

Green Transportation Incentive – bus, bike or walk to work and earn extra money for it!

Social Committee Events – games nights, cabin trips, bowling, camping and more,

…and most importantly, a genuinely great culture fostered by the senior management team and sustained by fantastic people!

Job Responsibilities:
Execute test plans for our software, firmware, and hardware products

Record test results and issues found using our testing and bug tracking software

Troubleshooting to verify and diagnose cause of issues

Interact with and maintain systems incorporating our full product suite

Verification of functional requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software, Computer or Electrical Engineering; or an Engineering Technologist diploma in a related field

Strong general computer and IT skills, including networking experience

Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills

Methodical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Strong desire to be part of a team that produces high-quality applications

Familiarity with test management and documentation systems

Familiarity with TCP/IP protocols and concepts is an asset

Experience with packet capture software such as Wireshark is an asset

Interest in home networking or home automation is an asset

If you feel your qualifications meet the requirements listed above, and are interested in this co-op opportunity, please submit your application with a cover letter, resume and a transcript through your institution’s internal job posting system, if applicable. Otherwise, please apply by filling out an application, and uploading your cover letter, resume and transcript information through our company website.

• Please note, while we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only applicants actively registered in an official academic co-op program through their educational institution will be considered for this role. We will require proof of co-op registration should your application not be submitted through your institutions internal job board.

Recruitment Timeline

Interviews will be conducted after the position has been posted for 2-3 weeks, in order to give all interested candidates from different university programs an opportunity to apply.

About Us

As a privately-owned, Canadian corporation since 1986, we are dedicated to providing simple, flexible, and sustainable systems, economically targeted to meet the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit. We are proud to have design, development, assembly, service, and repairs housed in Victoria, Canada. Our state-of-the art LEED Platinum certified headquarters annex consumes only one eighth of the energy of a comparable commercial building in Canada. Our senior management team, along with daily support from our staff, create a unique culture of trust, caring and engagement where employees feel empowered to work, live, learn and be creative.