Accessibility Remediation Specialist, Ivey Publishing

Position: Accessibility Remediation Specialist, Ivey Publishing Location: In-office, London, Ontario Position Type: Full time, temporary (4 months, May 1 to August 31, 2026) Business School Foundations Contract with an anticipated start date of May 2026. Status: This posting is for a new temporary position. Hiring Range: $20/hour Available Positions: 2 Position Overview Ivey Publishing is updating its content library to meet international digital accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA and PDF/UA. We are looking for two detail-oriented, self-directed individuals to audit existing PDF documents for accessibility issues and remediate them to bring them into full compliance. You will be given a clear priority list and a defined process. This is precise, hands-on work that is well suited to someone early in their career or currently completing a degree. We need people who can follow a process carefully, work through problems on their own, and maintain quality and consistency across a high volume of documents. Key Responsibilities - PDF Auditing: Review existing PDF documents against WCAG 2.1 Level AA and PDF/UA standards and document findings clearly and consistently. - PDF Remediation: Fix identified accessibility issues including document tagging, reading order, heading structure, table markup, list structure, form fields, links, and metadata; this includes working in both Adobe Acrobat Pro and original Microsoft Word source files. - Alt Text: Apply accurate and descriptive alt text to images and figures; AI assisted prompts will be provided to support this process. - Tool Use: Work with Adobe Acrobat Pro and PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker) for auditing and verification; training on CommonLook will be provided. - Quality Assurance: Verify all remediated documents meet the required compliance standard before marking complete and maintain accurate records of document status and issues resolved. Education and Experience - A background in information science, library science, communications, publishing, English, or digital media is an asset; individuals from any background with an interest in digital accessibility and strong attention to detail are encouraged to apply. - Some familiarity with accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA and what makes a document non-compliant (heading structure, alt text, reading order, colour contrast, table headers, metadata) is preferred. - An understanding of assistive technologies such as screen readers and how users with disabilities navigate documents is an asset. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Office Suite is required; hands-on experience with Adobe Acrobat Pro is an asset. Skills and Competencies - Accessibility Standards Knowledge: Working familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA requirements including tagging, reading order, alt text, colour contrast, heading structure, document metadata, and how assistive technologies interact with PDF documents. - Document Structure and Coding: Understanding of document structure including Microsoft Word styles, HTML, or XML is a strong asset for understanding and applying PDF tagging requirements accurately. - Tool Proficiency: Comfortable using Adobe Acrobat Pro for accessibility auditing and remediation; quick to learn new tools and processes. - Attention to Detail: Methodical consistent quality. - Self-Directed: Comfortable working independently through a defined task list and able to work through problems before escalating. - Professionalism: Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working independently in a professional office setting. Why Join? - Build practical, in demand expertise in digital accessibility compliance, a fast growing skill set across publishing, education, and technology. - Gain hands-on experience with industry standard tools including CommonLook, PAC, and Adobe Acrobat Pro. - Contribute to meaningful compliance work at a globally recognized institution. Application: If you're excited about joining Ivey Publishing and meet the qualifications, please submit a resume and a short note (one page maximum) describing your experience with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat, and your ability to work independently on detailed, process driven work. Equity Diversity, and Inclusion at Ivey Ivey Business School is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Please explore https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/edi for more information on Ivey's commitment to EDI, to read about Ivey’s progress in the EDI Update, and to meet Ivey’s EDI Advisory Council members. Ivey Business School invites applications from all qualified individuals. Ivey is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodation Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Please contact us at [email protected] to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application, and/or throughout the recruitment process. Artificial Intelligence AI Supported tools may be used in parts of the selection process to help evaluate applications; however, our HR system itself does not include any AI functionality. All hiring decisions are made by people. Please note only selected candidates will be contacted.