RFR-DTS-068 - Program Quality Assurance Analyst

Program Quality Assurance Analyst

Client: Government of Manitoba – RFR-DTS-068

Job Title: 29954-RFR-DTS-068 – Program Quality Assurance Analyst

Work Location: Remote & Onsite (Primary Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba)

We are hiring an experienced Program Quality Assurance Analyst to support enterprise-level programs and projects for the Government of Manitoba. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality standards, governance compliance, project documentation accuracy, continuous improvement, and effective delivery of program and project outcomes.

This role requires strong expertise in program/project quality assurance, governance frameworks, project management methodologies, reporting, compliance activities, stakeholder engagement, and quality management practices. The ideal candidate will have experience working in complex project environments with strong analytical and documentation skills.

Role Snapshot

Requisition Class: Program Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Title: 29954-RFR-DTS-068 – Program Quality Assurance Analyst

Client: Government of Manitoba

Primary Work Location: 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Work Model: Remote & Onsite (as determined by Manitoba)

Duration: Up to 24 Months

Initial Term: 6 Months with possible extensions up to 18 months

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM CST (7.25 hours/day)

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026 at 12:00 PM

Contact Email

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

Mandatory Submission Documents

Please Provide The Following Documents

• Skills Matrix
• References
• Hourly Rate Expectation
• Onsite hourly rate
• Remote hourly rate
• Availability Details
• Note: Candidates without mandatory documents cannot be submitted.

Position Overview

The Program Quality Assurance Analyst will support quality assurance activities across government programs and projects by establishing quality standards, reviewing project deliverables, supporting governance processes, and ensuring compliance with established frameworks and methodologies.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, business teams, governance groups, and stakeholders to monitor project performance, improve processes, identify risks, and ensure project documentation and deliverables meet required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Project Quality Assurance Management
• Perform quality assurance reviews across programs and projects.
• Assess project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance.
• Support quality management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project documentation, processes, and outcomes against established standards.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure project teams follow quality assurance frameworks and governance practices.
• Governance, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Support project governance, audit, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor adherence to project management methodologies and organizational policies.
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to improve program delivery effectiveness.
• Reporting & Documentation Management
• Prepare quality assurance reports, dashboards, and project status updates.
• Review project documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Track quality metrics and performance indicators.
• Support reporting activities using project management and analytics tools.
• Maintain documentation standards across projects and programs.
• Provide insights through data analysis and reporting.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Project Support
• Collaborate with:
• Program Managers
• Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Governance Teams
• Business Stakeholders
• Technical Teams
• Communicate quality findings, recommendations, and risks effectively.
• Support project teams in achieving quality objectives.
• Facilitate discussions related to process improvement and delivery standards.
• Provide guidance on quality management practices.
• Required Skills & Experience

Skill / Experience Requirement Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, Information Technology, or related field Required Equivalent combination of education and experience Considered Program and project quality assurance experience Minimum 5 Years Project management, business analysis, or governance experience Minimum 5 Years Experience supporting QA, audit, compliance, governance, or continuous improvement activities Required Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid project management methodologies Required Understanding of quality management principles and frameworks Required Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Required Reporting and documentation management experience Required Stakeholder communication and management skills Required Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure documentation accuracy Required Experience with project management and reporting tools Required

Technical Skills & Tools

Experience With The Following Tools Is Highly Desired

• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• Microsoft Project
• Power BI
• Microsoft 365 Suite

Professional Competencies

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strong quality assurance mindset.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of project governance and delivery frameworks.

Engagement Requirements

• Resource must maintain a clean criminal record check status at their own expense before starting the engagement.
• Enhanced background verification may be required for certain projects.
• Resource must comply with Government of Manitoba policies and procedures.
• Primary service location is 215 Garry Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Manitoba may determine remote or onsite work arrangements at its discretion.
• Standard working hours are aligned with Manitoba business hours.
• Overtime requires prior written approval and is only applicable for exceptional circumstances.

How to Apply

Please send the following documents by 10 August 2026 at 12:00 PM to:

[email protected]

or

[email protected]

Required Documents

• Skills Matrix
• References
• Hourly Rate Expectation
• Onsite hourly rate
• Remote hourly rate
• Availability Details
• Applications without mandatory documents will not be processed.

If this opportunity is not suitable for you, please share it with experienced Program QA Analysts, Quality Assurance Specialists, Project Governance Analysts, and PMO professionals with expertise in project quality management, Agile/Waterfall methodologies, governance, compliance, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.