Accessibility Web Specialist Senior 7414-1915
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Job Description
HM Note: This hybrid role is three (3) days in office
Description:
Responsibilities:
Develops updates analyzes and edits content and functionality for websites; develops content strategy; integrating web initiatives into existing templates
Review and ensure websites are standards compliant for the Government of Ontario.
Review and advise on current effectiveness of websites (e.g. metrics and SEO) and provide recommendations
Document best practices for ongoing maintenance of the Government of Ontario web presence
General Skills:
Experience in analysis development design testing and implementation of websites
Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines
Experience with content creation and driving content strategy
Awareness of emerging trends and directions in web and their application within the Government framework
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Experience in standard web programming environments (e.g. HTML5 CSS3 XML Javascript ASP .NET PHP Ruby.ASP Java)
Knowledge of Open Source software initiatives (e.g. Linux WordPress Drupal Solr Git Apache)
Familiarity with LAMP software stack and common variations
Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms
User Experience Designer Skills:
Experience in interface design and testing
Experience designing websites for multiple languages and audiences
Proficiency with recognized methodologies for usability testing
Ensure allaround consistency (style fonts images and tone) Information Architect Skills
Proficiency in constructing information architecture for sites
Experience in developing metadata templates for sites
Creating content using a variety of methods including blogs presentations animations web graphics videos and social media content Inventory of sites and content mapping to new templates
Application Architect Skills:
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.
Knowledge of PHP Java JavaScript Angular Node MySQL MongoDB Drupal Twig and Elasticsearch
Assess performance and capacity of existing systems and make architectural recommendations for improving performance; and to develop/prepare technical documentation and architectural artefacts. Experience applying industry web and security standards and best practices
Desirable Skills:
Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms
Knowledge of business planning and websites within the OPS
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management
Detailed knowledge of the Government of Ontario web standards governance and legislative framework
Experience in converting variable source document formats into accessible content
Experience to edit content Promote content on social media
Ability and proven technical knowledge in the area of mobile
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
The main function of the Senior Accessibility and Equity and amp; Inclusion Specialist will be to lead accessibility efforts under our multiyear 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:
Lead the Centre of Excellences accessibility plan and reporting with a focus on strategic planning
Support and advise on the implementation of the areas of focus of Ontarios Accessible by Design:OPS MultiYear Accessibility Plan and nbsp;
Complete analysis of screen reader capabilities of the Cyber Security Ontario portal and nbsp;present findings and implement solutions
Coordinate reporting for and advise on all cyber education and awareness products
Contribute to the implementation of Ontarios Accessible by Design MultiYear Strategy
Develop presentations reports and briefing notes for a range of audiences including senior executives
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The role requires the following competencies:
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1. User Experience Design/ Quality Assurance 25%
and nbsp; and nbsp;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. Extensive experience in the analysis development design testing and implementation of websites as well as accessibility testing (such as screen readers) and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines.
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2. Accessibility Liaison and Advice and nbsp; 25%
and nbsp; and nbsp;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 by assessing accessibility needs and assisting asset custodians in the identification design and implementation of accessibility solutions.
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3. Project Management and nbsp; 25%
and nbsp;Leads and/or carries out large scale and sensitive projects and/or significant components of other projects with accessibility design elements to mitigate identified risk to an acceptable level ensuring compliance and integration with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards and Ontarios Accessible by Design:OPS MultiYear Accessibility Plan goals; provide supervision/technical direction to teams coordinate development of design specifications prepare reports estimates and feasibility studies.
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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.
Must haves:
- AODA Skills screen reader and testing and nbsp;
- General PM skills crossfunctionality skills and nbsp; and nbsp;
Employment Type
Full Time
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