Accessibility Specialist

Job Details

Permanent Full Time (CUPE 1329)

Posting Status

Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

Closing Date

Applications for this position must be received at by no later than 11:59 p.m. on January 11, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

Please note: Candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted via email on January 12th, 2026, for interviews taking place in-person on January 13th or 14th, 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 the 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 Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (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. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process 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.