Technical Accessibility Specialist

4 weeks ago


Golden Horseshoe, Canada Finance Professionals Inc. Full time
Job Title: Technical Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Analyst to join our team at Finance Professionals Inc. as a key member of our digital accessibility team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in digital accessibility standards and inclusive design principles, with a proven track record of driving accessibility initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and document accessibility standards and policies to ensure compliance with digital accessibility standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical leadership and guidance on digital accessibility
  • Mentor and collaborate with other accessibility, design, and usability specialists to drive inclusive design principles
  • Be recognized as a subject matter expert on digital accessibility and user interface experiences, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
  • Develop and continually evolve accessibility testing processes, methodology, tools, and criteria to ensure high-quality accessibility solutions
  • Explore capabilities of digital platforms and identify strategic opportunities to drive accessibility forward
  • Provide strategic direction, training, expertise, and feedback to build accessibility knowledge and capacity within various teams across the Bank
  • Leverage insights gathered through participation in usability testing with people with disabilities to refine best practices and methodologies
Requirements:
  • 5-8 years of practical digital accessibility experience, with demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
  • 5+ years of experience with frontend technologies, including limitations and constraints, as it relates to digital accessibility for mobile and responsive web applications
  • 5+ years of experience with disability-related issues with respect to digital accessibility, assistive technology, including screen readers, print magnification software, and alternative input systems
  • 5+ years of experience with accessibility testing techniques using automated and manual testing procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bilingual in Spanish
Soft Skills:
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate the complexities and opportunities of accessibility and inclusive design to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong understanding of usability and user interface design principles
  • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
  • Self-driven, with ability to take ownership and accountability, and work in a self-guided manner to drive inclusive design principles
  • Comfortable working within tight timeframes and working creatively and strategically within specific constraints
  • A fast learner with an appetite to learn what's behind both simple and complex financial solutions
  • Adaptability and flexibility
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, digital design, or related field, or equivalent working experience
  • CPACC general or web certification an asset

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.


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