Accessibility Consultant

Insight Global; Toronto; Remote; CAD 77,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Accessibility Consultant on a 2‑month contract, working remotely during EST hours. You will validate accessibility fixes and perform thorough testing across complex digital workflows, collaborating with remediation teams.

The role includes manual testing, screen-reader testing, documenting Jira findings with severity, and coaching developers on accessibility best practices. AI-assisted screening may be used in the process.

Qualifications

• Strong experience conducting manual accessibility testing across digital applications.
• Hands-on screen-reader testing and validating accessibility fixes.
• Ability to document clear Jira-ready findings with severity and remediation guidance.
• Experience coaching developers on accessibility best practices.
• Experience prioritizing issues in structured intake processes.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Validate accessibility fixes across complex workflows.
• Perform manual and screen-reader accessibility testing.
• Document actionable findings in Jira and guidance for remediation.
• Provide coaching and office hours to developers on accessibility.
• Support remediation teams and help prioritize accessibility needs.

Skills

Manual accessibility testing

Screen-reader testing

Jira-ready findings

Developer coaching

Communication

Prioritization

Intake process experience

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Accessibility Consultant to join a large client on a 2-month contract, working remotely during EST hours. You will support internal remediation teams by validating accessibility fixes and conducting thorough accessibility testing across complex and high-risk digital workflows. As the Accessibility Consultant, you will be responsible for performing manual and screen-reader testing, documenting clear and actionable findings in Jira, and providing remediation guidance to development teams. You will also provide coaching and office hours to help developers apply accessibility best practices across similar issues. This individual will work within a defined intake and prioritization process to ensure the team is focused on the highest-priority accessibility needs.

Please Note: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong experience conducting manual accessibility testing across digital applications and workflows
• Hands-on experience performing screen-reader testing and validating accessibility fixes
• Experience identifying accessibility issues and creating clear, Jira-ready findings, including severity and actionable remediation guidance
• Experience working directly with developers and remediation teams to communicate accessibility issues and recommended fixesStrong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to provide guidance and support to development teams
• Ability to assess and prioritize accessibility issues across complex or high-risk workflows
• Experience providing accessibility coaching, office hours, or developer enablement
• Experience working within a structured accessibility intake and prioritization process

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].