ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTANT

Key Responsibilities
* Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits for web, mobile, and enterprise applications.
* Evaluate digital products using WCAG 2.1 AA, AODA, and other relevant accessibility standards.
* Provide remediation recommendations and accessibility solutions to development and design teams.
* Collaborate with UX, Engineering, and QA teams to embed accessibility into the SDLC.
* Develop accessibility guidelines, frameworks, and training materials for internal teams.
* Use assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice input tools to validate accessibility compliance.
* Document audit findings and prepare accessibility compliance reports for regulatory bodies.
* Support continuous accessibility improvements across Canada Life platforms.

Required Skills
* 10+ years of experience in digital accessibility and compliance.
* Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA, AODA, ADA, and related accessibility regulations.
* Hands-on experience with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, Dragon).
* Proficiency with accessibility testing tools (AXE, WAVE, Lighthouse, JAWS Inspect).
* Experience integrating accessibility into design systems and SDLC.
* Strong documentation and reporting skills.