AODA/WCAG Specialist

Job Description

AODA/WCAG Specialist

12-18 month Contract Opportunity

Accountabilities: 

• Test and remediate accessibility issues across business lines with respect to web content (PDFs primarily)
• Execute all activities required to drive accessibility improvements for all web content (pdfs, primarily), but also for websites, web applications and other web content (multi-media and social media) across the organization using manual and automated techniques, including preparation, execution, defect tracking, remediation and closure and initiating any corrective action as appropriate.
• Execute accessibility testing activities with use of Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Checker versions XI, DC or higher, including and recording test results. 
• Facilitate accessibility defect triage and resolution meetings with all key stakeholders.
• Produce Accessibility Defect Reports, Test Progress Reports, and Test Completion Report including presenting to and obtaining sign-off from the key stakeholders.
• Coach, guide and train various teams across the business (including designers, developers, testers, business analysts, as well as project managers and stakeholders across business units) on how to create source documents that can be converted to accessible PDFs, as well as on web accessibility principles, best practices, technical implementation techniques, manual and automated accessibility testing and remediation techniques and methods.
• Build source document templates to generate accessible documents.  
• Improve development and testing processes, methodology, tools, and best practices to ensure inclusive design and accessibility practices are adopted.
• Review and provide input into Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, Low-Value Quotations, etc. as required
• Evaluate potential solutions that the organization is procuring and provide input as a subject matter expert.
• Participate in working sessions and collaborate with others to review existing processes and recommend efficiencies.
• Familiarity working with Agile delivery methods (Agile, Scrum, Sprint) and working in an agile environment (very important!!)

Qualifications and Competencies:

• 3+ years demonstrated, hands-on experience conducting accessibility testing for web, desktop, mobile, pdf documents, multimedia, etc. against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0/2.1 Levels A, AA and AAA success criteria using assistive technologies and various testing tools (Adobe Acrobat Pro (versions XI, DC or higher), NVDA, JAWS, Colour Contrast Analyzer, WebAim Wave, AChecker etc.), and performing remediations.
• Expert knowledge of AODA legislation, WCAG2.0/2.1 Guidelines and A/AA/AAA Conformance Levels.
• 3+ years demonstrated, hands-on experience making accessibility improvements to web applications, websites and related digital content (such as PDFs, multi-media and social media) within large organizations in insurance/financial services industry 
• Excellent ability to coach, mentor, and train business and technical teams on digital accessibility processes, best practices, and tools
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to all levels of staff
• Proficiency with Windows 10, Mobile OS (iOS, Android), MS Office 365 Pro Plus applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) Tools (JIRA, Confluence), Accessibility Testing Tools, Adobe Acrobat Pro XI, DC or higher, PAC 2.0/3.0
• IAAP Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA) or an equivalent credential is a definite asset.

Our Story 

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Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. For more than 170 years, individuals, families and business owners across Canada have trusted us to provide sound guidance and deliver on the promises we’ve made.  

As of January 1, 2020, Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life became one company – Canada Life, and today, we proudly serve more than 13 million customer relationships from coast to coast to coast. 

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Canada Life offers competitive compensation, great benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, wellness account and personal days not to mention onsite cafeteria and fitness in our head office facilities. ?If you’d like to join our team submit your information online and introduce yourself. 

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Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

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We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

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Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted