Senior Accessibility Specialist Jobs

Project management knowledge, Industry trends and developments

Working in a unionized environment, including hiring, dismissal, performance management and the grievance procedure

Financial management practices and budget processes

Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.

Understanding and knowledge of the negative impacts of colonialism, racism, oppression, and other forms of discrimination on specific individuals and communities.

The City of Ottawa’s organizational, governance and administrative structures

Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with all levels of staff

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Data analysis and budgeting skills.

University Degree or College Diploma in a related field (Human Resources, Business, Diversity Studies) and/or equivalent experience

More than 1 year experience designing and administering frameworks and policies that support accessibility initiatives

Champion usability over compliance, and universal, inclusive design over segregated, bifurcated experiences

Align closely with Seismic’s Accessibility Program Manager; meet with them at least biweekly

Perform at least one presentation per Quarter to internal practice groups, for purposes of education and evangelization

Strongly weighted credential: IAAP certification.

Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits, including an end-of-year company shutdown

Enhanced fertility and egg freezing benefits