RQ08589 - Web Specialist - Senior

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Accessibility and Equity & Inclusion Specialist to lead accessibility initiatives and ensure compliance with standards. In this pivotal role, you will manage the accessibility plan, work with stakeholders, and analyze web content for effectiveness. Your expertise in user experience design and project management will be crucial in driving strategic planning and fostering a culture of accessibility. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will enhance the digital experience for all users and promote inclusivity across platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• Experience in web development, design, and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead accessibility efforts and manage initiatives under the accessibility plan.
• Develop presentations and reports for various audiences.

Skills

Web Development

Accessibility Testing

Content Strategy

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

PHP

User Experience Design

Information Architecture

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

WordPress

Drupal

Git

LAMP Stack

Job description

Description Responsibilities:

1. Develops, updates, analyzes and edits content and functionality for websites; develops content strategy; integrating web initiatives into existing templates.
2. Review and ensure websites are standards compliant for the Government of Ontario.
3. Review and advise on current effectiveness of websites (e.g. metrics and SEO) and provide recommendations.
4. Document best practices for ongoing maintenance of the Government of Ontario web presence.

General Skills:

1. Experience in analysis, development, design, testing and implementation of websites.
2. Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines.
3. Experience with content creation and driving content strategy.
4. Awareness of emerging trends and directions in web and their application within the Government framework.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
6. Experience in standard web programming environments (e.g. HTML5, CSS3, XML, Javascript, ASP, .NET, PHP, Ruby.ASP, Java).
7. Knowledge of Open Source software initiatives (e.g. Linux, WordPress, Drupal, Solr, Git, Apache).
8. Familiarity with LAMP software stack and common variations.
9. Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms.

User Experience Designer Skills:

1. Experience in interface design and testing.
2. Experience designing websites for multiple languages and audiences.
3. Proficiency with recognized methodologies for usability testing.
4. Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone).

Information Architect Skills:

1. Proficiency in constructing information architecture for sites.
2. Experience in developing metadata templates for sites.
3. Creating content using a variety of methods including blogs, presentations, animations, web graphics, videos and social media content.
4. Inventory of sites and content mapping to new templates.

Application Architect Skills:

1. Knowledge and experience with current web technologies and open source and cloud architectures, such as open source content management solutions (e.g. WordPress, various Search engines and web development frameworks and APIs), including design criteria, security and recovery procedures, code management and deployment practices, as well as experience in the development/preparation of technical specifications for installation, testing frameworks, and performance of integrated, multi-service systems.
2. Knowledge of PHP, Java, JavaScript, Angular, Node, MySQL, MongoDB, Drupal, Twig, and Elasticsearch.
3. Assess performance and capacity of existing systems and make architectural recommendations for improving performance; and to develop/prepare technical documentation and architectural artefacts.
4. Experience applying industry web and security standards and best practices.

Desirable Skills:

1. Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms.
2. Knowledge of business planning and websites within the OPS.
3. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
4. Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management.
5. Detailed knowledge of the Government of Ontario web standards, governance and legislative framework.
6. Experience in converting variable source document formats into accessible content.
7. Experience to edit content.
8. Promote content on social media.
9. Ability and proven technical knowledge in the area of mobile.

The main function of the Senior Accessibility and Equity & Inclusion Specialist:

Lead accessibility efforts under our multi-year accessibility plan by prioritizing and managing initiatives, progress reports, and budgets. They will also work with internal stakeholders, external partners, and our networks to develop a sound understanding of our culture and opportunities for growth.

Additionally, the selected candidate will:

1. Lead the Centre of Excellence's accessibility plan and reporting with a focus on strategic planning.
2. Support and advise on the implementation of the areas of focus of Ontario's Accessible by Design: 2022-2025 OPS Multi-Year Accessibility Plan https://www.ontario.ca/page/accessible-design-2022-2025-ops-multi-year-accessibility-plan.
3. Complete analysis of screen reader capabilities of the Cyber Security Ontario portal, present findings, and implement solutions.
4. Coordinate reporting for, and advise on all cyber education and awareness products.
5. Contribute to the implementation of Ontario's Accessible by Design Multi-Year Strategy.
6. Develop presentations, reports and briefing notes for a range of audiences, including senior executives.

The role requires the following competencies:

1. User Experience Design/Quality Assurance - 25%: Provides quality assurance and user experience design expertise and advice to internal stakeholders on design principles and the development and implementation of best practices in accessibility to ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
2. Accessibility Liaison and Advice - 25%: Maintains ongoing liaison with cyber security staff and senior client ministry program management to facilitate working relationships on all accessibility planning, implementation and management matters.
3. Project Management - 25%: Leads and/or carries out large scale and sensitive projects and/or significant components of other projects with accessibility design elements.
4. Communication and Relationship Management Skills - 25%: Demonstrated communication, consultative and advisory skills to act as the lead accessibility resource and provide expertise to ongoing contacts.

Supplier Comments:

Req Closing Date/Time: 2025-03-25, 3:00 p.m.

Max number of candidate submission: 1 (one).

Candidate is required to come in office 3 days a week.

Must have:

User Experience Design/Quality Assurance.