Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Job Description
Insight Global is looking for an Accessibility Consultant to join a large banking client on an 9 month contract in Toronto. You will join a team of 15 accessibility experts supporting a group of digital teams to advise them on accessibility standards throughout the build cycle and/or fixes of existing issues. As the accessibility consultant, you will be responsible for providing requirements according to the latest standards, answer questions, conduct design reviews, testing, and final copy reviews. Experience assistive technology, WCAG, regulations, and testing is crucial to succeed in this role. Please note, this role is hybrid in the core downtown area once a week plus one extra day per month.
Please Note: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years experience with accessibility consulting according to WCAG 2.1 A-AA standards and several regulations (AODA, ACA, U.S. ADA, EN 301 549)
- 5+ years experience testing UX designs in Figma and 5+ years with HTML, CSS, and Javascript
- Strong manual QA testing experience using assistive technology including NVDA, JAWS, Voiceover, and Talkback
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical accessibility terminology to stakeholders
- Ability to advise on accessibility best practices to developers, designers, and testers.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Background in front-end development
- Accessibility Certifications with a preference for WAS but not limited to CPACC, NVDA, 508 Trusted Tester, etc.
- Ability to provide code solutions to code with bugs/issues
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.