QA Automation Engineer jobs in Ottawa, Canada
QA Automation Engineer pay in Ottawa centres on C$140k ($99k) at mid-level, from C$110k to C$170k. Ottawa has about 1 million residents and is the 4th largest of the 11 Canada cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Ottawa
2 roles based in Ottawa, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Developer 2 , C++ and Test automation - 12 Month Contract
QA & Test Automation Developer (Canada, EST, Remote)
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in Ottawa
Gross annual pay in CAD. Ottawa is 0.97× the Canada median (-3%), which is C$140k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | C$85k | C$100k | C$130k | $76k | |
| Mid-level | C$110k | C$140k | C$170k | $99k | |
| Senior | C$140k | C$170k | C$210k | $130k | |
| Lead | C$170k | C$210k | C$250k | $150k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Ottawa.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Ottawa
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Ottawa is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Ottawa: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Ottawa?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Ottawa earns a median of C$140k a year ($99k), with a p10 to p90 range of C$110k to C$170k. Junior pay starts near C$100k, senior pay is C$170k and leads reach C$210k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Ottawa?
Yes: 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Ottawa right now, 1 of them remote, and 37 in Canada. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Ottawa pay compare with the rest of Canada?
Ottawa ranks 3rd of 11 Canada cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is C$140k, so Ottawa is below it. Against the US it is 18% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Ottawa ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from Ottawa?
Ottawa is on America/Toronto. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 8 h with US East, 3 h with London and 2 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Ottawa with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Ottawa starts at the higher of the city and national median.