Accessibility Specialist

4 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada COMPASS GROUP CANADA Full time

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Why work with Compass Digital? We are a member of Compass Group North America the leading foodservice and support services company. We create remarkable customer experiences through the innovative design and development of technology products and services. Compass Digital began as an innovation startup and the team has since rapidly grown and now supports technology and innovation across all of North America. Compass digital is comprised of user experience designers, developers, data scientists, project managers, business analysts, marketers and technology implementation managers, all of whom look at the world from a human perspective to rethink what's possible in the areas of technology innovation and consumer engagement within the foodservice and hospitality industries. Join us.

Job Summary

Now, if you were to come on board as our Accessibility Specialist, Contract we’d ask you to do the following for us:

  • Uplevel and coach the product organization on accessibility best practices and standards.
  • Stand up and lead an accessibility practice within the company.
  • Develop and formalize processes and approaches to ensure the delivery of accessible products with AA compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate accessibility into all stages of product development.
  • Conduct regular accessibility audits and assessments.
  • Manage and execute VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) for our products as required.
  • Stay current with accessibility laws, standards, and guidelines.
  • Partner with Design Management to communicate the state of accessibility at Compass Digital on a regular basis.

Think you have what it takes to be our Accessibility Specialist, Contract? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility Studies) or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven experience in accessibility analysis, including knowledge of WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and related standards.
  • Experience working with assistive technologies and conducting usability testing with users of diverse abilities.
  • Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience with accessibility testing tools and methodologies.
  • Familiarity with legal requirements related to accessibility (e.g., ADA, Section 508).

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.

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