Dayforce Test Lead

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Dexterra Group is seeking a Dayforce Test Lead for a 1-year full-time contract onsite in Mississauga to drive testing for a major Dayforce WFM/HCM implementation. You’ll build and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts across modules, lead functional, integration, regression and user acceptance testing, and coordinate defects in Smartsheet while managing test environments and data and providing clear stakeholder updates. The ideal candidate holds post-secondary IT education, has 3+ years as a QA lead, Dayforce implementation experience, and strong communication and problem solving skills. Bonus points for automation, HR payroll compliance knowledge, a project management designation, and familiarity with Agile or Waterfall. Tips for applicants: tailor your resume to Dayforce and WFM modules, quantify defect resolution and milestones, show collaboration with business analysts, developers and end users, and demonstrate regulatory and payroll validation experience; note onsite Mississauga and hybrid work flexibility, and that staffing or recruitment agencies are not being contacted.

Company Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. 

That’s something we’re truly proud of, Work That Matters, People Who Care.

Job Description

What's the Job?

We’re Hiring a Dayforce Test Lead for a 1‑year contract! 

Are you someone who loves making sure systems run smoothly, data is accurate, and nothing slips through the cracks? If leading testing for a major Dayforce WFM/HCM implementation sounds like your kind of challenge, this might be a great fit for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Dexterra Group is into the process of an enterprise-wide implementation of Dayforce. The contract Dayforce Test Lead is vital to help us deliver a smooth, accurate, and well‑executed implementation.

• Build and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts across Dayforce modules (Payroll, Workforce Management, Benefits, Scheduling, and more).
• Define clear testing scope, objectives, and timelines that support project milestones.
• Lead functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and end users to validate requirements and resolve defects.
• Manage and maintain test environments and test data.
• Log, track, and prioritize defects using tools (such as Smartsheet).
• Facilitate defect triage meetings and help keep issue resolution on track.
• Mentor and guide QA team members on best practices and standard processes.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide ongoing status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure testing meets organizational, audit, and regulatory standards.
• Validate payroll calculations, compliance rules, and integrations with third‑party systems.

Qualifications

Who are we looking for?

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of Dayforce WFM/HCM modules, plus 3+ years in a QA lead role.
• Previous involvement in Dayforce implementation or upgrade projects.
• Experience working with test management and defect tracking tools (Smartsheet or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
   

Bonus points for

• Experience with automation tools.
• Knowledge of HR/Payroll compliance regulations.
• Project Management designation.
• Familiarity with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• QA certification.

Additional Information

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of an industry that's more important than ever!
• Award winning safety culture.
• A flexible hybrid work model.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
• Employee Referral Program.
• We are growing!

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.

Please Note: We kindly ask that staffing or recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this opportunity. We are not accepting agency referrals at this time.

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