Digital Accessibility Lead

Company Description

The House of Commons Administration delivers outstanding services to Members of Parliament and their employees in support of parliamentary democracy. Our success is made possible by our talented and dedicated workforce. We leverage diversity in all its forms and recognize that everyone has valuable contributions to make and the potential for individual growth. If you dream of joining an organization that is small enough for you to be noticed, but big enough to provide you with a meaningful career, then we want to hear from you!

Job Description

The House of Commons Digital Services and Real Property is looking to staff the Digital Accessibility Lead (Senior Digital Product Developer) position on a term basis.  

 

This recruitment and selection process is restricted to House of Commons employees. 

As the Digital Accessibility Lead you will support the Digital Accessibility Program by implementing strategies and visions to enhance digital accessibility compliance and foster a culture of inclusivity within the House of Commons. This role will involve working closely with various teams to ensure digital products meet accessibility standards. This role will also collaborate with testers, developers, designers, and content creators to integrate accessibility best practices and act as a primary contact for accessibility inquiries, providing solutions to challenges.   

Responsibilities will include organizing accessibility audits and evaluations, identifying and documenting issues, and working with teams to prioritize and implement fixes while staying current with evolving standards. The role will also involve providing recommendations focused on accessible and user-friendly interfaces, advocating for user centered design principles, and organizing user consultations with diverse user groups. Additionally, you will help deliver/organize training sessions on accessibility best practices, promote awareness of inclusive design, and support the creation of accessibility documentation and guidelines. Monitoring and reporting duties will include tracking accessibility initiatives' progress, updating stakeholders, and developing metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness. 

Top Reasons to Join Digital Business Products and Services 

Join our team for the opportunity to be at the forefront of our Digital Accessibility Program providing innovation, delivering cutting-edge digital systems that empower how we work and our business partners to elevate the services provided to Members of Parliament and their staff.

• Training and development opportunities 
• Work - life balance / 35 - hour workweek 
• 4 weeks’ vacation (minimum) 

Qualifications

Education : 

• Graduation from a college or technical institute in the area of information technology or other related fields, or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. 

Experience :   

• Proven experience in digital accessibility, with a good understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines as an example WCAG 2.2; 
• Familiarity with assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers) and accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, WAVE, etc.); 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders; 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

Assets : 

• Knowledge of project management principles and practices; 
• Certification in accessibility and/or User Experience (e.g., Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS).

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace by providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If you have an accommodation request, require material in an accessible format, or need additional support with the application process, please contact Recruitment and Selection Services at [email protected] .

Each bilingual position is assigned a linguistic profile that identifies the level of second language proficiency for reading comprehension, written expression and oral interaction required. The profile for this position is BBB. Consideration may be given to candidates with other linguistic profiles.  

We invite you to save a copy of the notice of job opportunity. Once the closing date has passed, these documents will no longer be available. 

Qualified candidates may be considered for future vacancies for this role or for other similar and/or related roles on an indeterminate and/or fixed term basis.

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To learn about our hiring process, visit  Eligibility and Selection .