Date: June 2026
Department: Product
Reports to: Director of Product Development
Status: Contract Full-Time (8 weeks contract)
Rate of Pay: $27.20 per hour
Location: Etobicoke, ON
Work Type: Remote
The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!
Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation, Impact and integrity, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.
If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.
Enter Second Harvest…
Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.
Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap:
- Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
- With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
- Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.
The Role:
The Quality Assurance Assistant will support the Product Development department in managing and enhancing the Second Harvest Food Rescue App. This position will aid in the identification of user technical issues within the app, creating detailed tickets and escalating concerns to the Development Team. This role will also support in conducting manual testing of bug fixes in order to verify solutions implemented in the app.
Your Impact:
- Execute manual and automated tests to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of the Second Harvest Food Rescue App.
- Write, update, and maintain automated end-to-end tests using Playwright, following established patterns and best practices.
- Validate new functionality across web browsers and devices to ensure a consistent and accessible user experience.
- Identify, document, and track bugs clearly and thoroughly, including steps to reproduce and expected vs. actual behaviour.
- Re-test fixes and improvements to confirm issues are resolved and do not introduce regressions.
- Support regression testing before releases to help ensure smooth and reliable deployments.
- Review product requirements, designs, and user stories with a quality-first mindset, flagging potential edge cases early.
- Contribute to improving QA processes, test coverage, and documentation over time.
- Participate in daily stand-ups and team meetings with Product team to identify priorities and challenges.
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.
Who You Are:
- Funded through Canada Summer Jobs, to be eligible for this opportunity, candidates must:
- be Youth between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment, and
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- Available to work for the entire contract duration.
- Detail-Oriented: you are proud of your work and know that cutting corners isn’t an option; you are thorough and accurate with strong data entry and data processing abilities.
- Organized: you have excellent project and time management skills; you have a very keen attention to detail, coupled with the ability to multitask.
- Communicative: you have a knack for making complex ideas seem clear and simple; team members and peers always know what you’re up to.
- Customer-Focused: you are slightly obsessive when it comes to user experience, and you strive to deliver a product that is second to none.
- Experienced in software quality assurance (at least 1 year).
- Familiar with Kanban boards such as Jira or Microsoft DevOps Boards.
- Knowledgeable in QA testing methodologies and practices.
- Able to perform smoke testing, system testing, system integration testing, and regression testing.
- Willing to hit the ground running, learn on the job, and resolve situations with a positive attitude.
Second Harvest Offers:
- A competitive salary well above minimum wage.
- Professional experience in a role that makes a real difference.
- Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.
Apply For This Role:
Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.
Second Harvest uses AI tools to assist with application screening. We monitor these tools to reduce bias and ensure fair evaluation based on skills and qualifications.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Accessibility & Accommodations:
If you require any accommodations at any stage, please contact us via humanresources@secondharvest.ca and we will work with you to meet your needs.