Accessibility Specialist

Job Title: Accessibility Specialist

Location: [Hybrid/Remote)

Experience: 5–8 years

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Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Accessibility Specialist to lead and support accessibility compliance initiatives across our digital platforms. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in accessibility auditing, inclusive design, and compliance with standards such as AODA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA. This role ensures that our products and content are usable by everyone, including people with disabilities.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and audit digital properties (websites, applications, documents, and multimedia) for compliance with AODA, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and related accessibility standards.

• Provide detailed accessibility assessments and recommendations for design, content, and development teams.

• Partner with UX, design, and engineering teams to embed accessibility into all stages of product development.

• Conduct user testing and assistive technology evaluations to validate accessibility.

• Prepare and maintain accessibility documentation and compliance reports.

• Develop and deliver accessibility awareness and training sessions to internal teams.

• Stay current on evolving accessibility laws, standards, and technologies.

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Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of professional experience in digital accessibility, usability testing, or inclusive design.

• Strong understanding of accessibility guidelines and frameworks, including AODA, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Section 508, and other relevant standards.

• Experience with accessibility evaluation tools (e.g., Axe, Wave, JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver).

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and ARIA best practices for accessible design.

• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

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Certification Requirement (Mandatory):

The Accessibility Specialist must hold at least one of the following certifications:

• Formal training or certification in AODA/WCAG 2.1 Level AA

• Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC)

• Equivalent recognized accessibility certification

Documentation of certification must be provided.