Web Accessibility Specialist - Toronto, Canada - Toronto School of Management

Toronto School of Management

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

GUS Canada Colleges is a division of GUS Canada and part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network.

GUS Canada Colleges operates four institutional brands in Canada and has two publicprivate partnerships. Our privately owned institutions are the Canadian College of Technology and Business, the Toronto School of Management, Trebas Institute Ontario, and The Language Gallery Canada. Our two publicprivate partnerships are Niagara College
Toronto and Fleming College Toronto.
Through our institutions across the nation, GUS Canada Colleges has welcomed thousands of students and is forging a new path for higher education, a path that inspires and prepares our graduates to have a global impact and bring positive change.

Primary Purpose

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible online experience for everyone. We are looking for a Web Accessibility Specialist to join our team to ensure that our website and digital content are accessible to people with disabilities and complaint with accessibility standards and guidelines.

Web Accessibility Specialist

The Web Accessibility Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that our website and digital content are compliant with accessibility standards and guidelines.

This will involve conducting regular audits and evaluations, as well as providing recommendations for improvements and ensuring remediation works are done.

The Specialist will also be responsible for developing and implementing accessibility policies and procedures, and for training staff on accessibility best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining organizationwide accessibility policies and procedures
Serve as an expert resource on web accessibility for web developers, designers, and content creators throughout the organization
Provide feedback and recommendations to web developers, designers, and content creators on how to remediate accessibility issues
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies related to web accessibility and accessibility monitoring
Keep abreast of new developments in assistive technology and how they can be used to improve web accessibility
Train web developers, designers, and content creators on web accessibility best practices
Participate in web accessibility audits and reviews conducted by external organizations
Prepare detailed reports on web accessibility compliance for senior management

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in web design, computer science, or related field
3+ years experience in web accessibility or related field
Indepth knowledge of WCAG 2.0/2.1 guidelines and other accessibility standards
Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with screen readers and other assistive technologies
Excellent communication, problemsolving, and analytical skills
Working knowledge of web content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress
Familiarity with usability testing methodologies

Work Conditions

Hybrid work model with an expectation to work onsite as required based on business needs (approximately 2 days per week). Work locations may vary across our Toronto Campuses.