[community] Fwd: Accessibility Designer Opportunity - Toronto

[Barbara Jackson]

A friend of mine is recruiting for this role and I wondered if anyone was interested. Please mention my name so she knows where it came from.  Thanks Anne Jackson

Role: Accessibility Designer
Location: Downtown Toronto
Rate: TBD
Duration: 1 year 

Job Description
Our client is searching for an Accessibility Designer to join their mobile development team in downtown Toronto. The ideal candidate is passionate about making accessible work environments. 

Requirements
• 3+ years working within an accessibility role
• 1+ years’ experience working with mobile application/environment
• Prior knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
• Working knowledge of assistive technology (screen readers, screen magnification, etc.) and how it can be used by people of different abilities to render the online experience accessible
• Experience using a screen reader, such as JAWS, NVDA, Voiceover + others as they relate to iOS/Android for testing purposes
• Knowledge of responsive design and native mobile design is a plus!

Responsibilities
• Working with the Android/iOS team, you will be participating in sprints and sitting in team providing consultation on accessible environments 
• Working alongside design team to review wireframes and sketches to recommend 
• Creating accessibility guidelines and documents for ongoing and future needs 
• As accessibility lead, ensure all public-facing products adhere to best-in-class accessibility standards and best practices, staying at the forefront of the evolution in these standards and best practices, and developing/championing a set of digital accessibility standards for all public-mobile-facing properties. These guidelines will be used to guide the development of future properties, either internally or with an external partner.
• Place emphasis on digital user experience, user paths/flows, usability best practices and accessibility.


Emilia Changizi
Associate Account Manager
THE SELECT GROUP
Direct: 289.315.0664 | Cell: 905.699.2129
EChangizi at selectgroup.com <mailto:EChangizi at selectgroup.com>
185 The West Mall, Suite 1010 | Toronto, ON M9C 5L6, Canada