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Accessibility Testing Lead

BMO

Toronto, ON,CANADA

Accessibility Testing Lead focuses on ensuring that digital products, services, and processes are accessible to people with disabilities. They work closely with various stakeholders, including developers, designers, product managers, and legal teams, to analyze and ensure compliance with accessibility standards and regulations, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Work with stakeholders to gather and document accessibility requirements.
Analyze current digital products and services to identify accessibility issues.
Conduct accessibility audits and testing using tools and manual techniques.
Identify barriers that prevent users with disabilities from accessing digital content.
Ensure that digital products meet WCAG, ADA, and other relevant accessibility standards (both US and Canada)
Stay up-to-date with evolving accessibility laws and guidelines. 
Collaborate with developers and designers to implement accessibility improvements.
Educate teams and stakeholders about the importance of accessibility.
Advocate for accessibility best practices across the organization.
Document accessibility findings, recommendations, and the progress of remediation efforts.
Facilitate or perform usability testing with users with disabilities to validate accessibility.
Continuously monitor and improve accessibility practices within the organization.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Develop and implement accessibility test plans and strategies
Participate in team meetings to discuss testing strategies and results

Qualifications:

Proven work experience in accessibility testing
Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 standards and guidelines
Experience in using accessibility testing tools and screen readers such as
NVDA
AXE extension
Color Contrast Analyser
WCAG Color contrast checker Extension
WAVE extension
JAWS
VoiceOver
Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WAI-ARIA techniques
Experience in using Test Management Tools such as ALM
Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC),Software Testing Lifecycle and Project Delivery Framework.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
Influence skills - In-depth.
Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary:
$68,000.00 - $126,000.00

Pay Type:
Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

We’re here to help

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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