Accessibility Specialist

Accessibility Specialist – Town of Oakville Join to apply for the Accessibility Specialist role at Town of Oakville. Posting Status Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants. Job Details Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329) Closing Date Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2026. This job posting is for an existing vacancy and will be filled accordingly. Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted via email on January 12, 2026, for in‑person interviews on January 13 or 14, 2026. Reporting to the Town Clerk, the Accessibility Specialist leads the Town’s efforts to foster an inclusive, barrier‑free community by ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and related legislation. This position provides expert guidance on accessibility standards, develops and monitors the Town’s Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan, remediates documents, supports website compliance, and serves as liaison to the Accessibility Advisory Committee. The role champions accessibility initiatives across all departments and engages with the public and external partners to advance best practices. Job Responsibilities Lead corporate accessibility initiatives to ensure compliance with the AODA and related legislation. Develop, implement, and monitor the Town’s Multi‑Year Accessibility Plan and annual status reports. Provide expert interpretation of accessibility legislation and advise departments on compliance strategies. Remediate existing documents and establish Town‑wide processes for creating accessible documents; deliver staff training on accessibility standards. Ensure Town websites and digital content meet WCAG standards. Coordinate and prepare reports, presentations, and briefings for Council, senior leadership, and the Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC). Manage and support the AAC to fulfill legislative obligations under the AODA. Respond to public inquiries and complaints regarding accessibility, conduct outreach and education initiatives. Build strategic partnerships with provincial and municipal governments and sector organizations to share best practices. Qualifications Completion of a 3‑year college diploma or university degree in Public Administration, Disability Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field. Minimum 3–5 years of experience in accessibility compliance, policy development, and project management. Knowledge of AODA, Human Rights Code, and WCAG 2.0/2.1 Level AA standards. Proficiency in accessibility tools and software (Adobe Acrobat Pro, CommonLook PDF, Microsoft Office Suite). Familiarity with assistive technologies (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver) and accessibility evaluation tools (PAC, Axe, WAVE). Strong research, analytical, and communication skills; ability to interpret legislation and translate requirements into actionable plans. Experience developing and delivering training programs and facilitating committees. Certifications such as Accessible Document Specialist (ADS) or Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) are considered assets. DATED: January 5, 2026 The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short‑listing of qualified candidates. This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and interview that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for each of the testing and interview components of the recruitment process is 75%. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr