Fredericton’s PQA Testing Expands To Saskatchewan
FREDERICTON – PQA Testing, based in Fredericton with offices in Miramichi, Halifax, Calgary and Vancouver, announced Tuesday the official launch of PLATO Sask Testing. The Indigenous-owned-and-led tech company will become the only dedicated software testing company in Saskatchewan.
The expansion was made possible with a partnership with FHQ Developments.
“We are diversifying our businesses and participating in the emerging IT Tech sector as a space where our Nations’ citizens can grow, develop and lead,” said FHQTC Tribal Chief, Edmund Bellegarde, in a release. “The new company will leverage the experience of a leading national IT Testing company and will look to become a leader in the industry throughout Saskatchewan and beyond.”
The partnership, which was initiated by File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Nations (FHQ Developments) will leverage a proven training and employment model developed by Keith McIntosh, founder of PQA and PLATO Testing.
“We’re extremely proud to partner with FHQ Developments to expand the PLATO model,” said PQA founder, Keith McIntosh. “We see the growing indigenous workforce as excellent recruits to help us meet the increasing demands for quality software testing.”
PLATO Sask will onboard cohorts of approximately 15 students for a four-month training program followed by a work placement with leading Saskatchewan companies. Students who successfully complete the program will be offered full-time employment with PLATO Sask.
“We are excited to offer software testing services for Saskatchewan businesses,” said Thomas Benjoe, president and CEO, FHQ Developments. “Furthermore, we offer a unique value proposition as we can help organizations fulfill supply chain requirements for a local and/or Indigenous workforce.”