Join the EDC Team!
At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade. #LI-Hybrid
Position: Digital Accessibility Advisor
Employment Type: Contract
Compensation Details:
- HR Generalist 17 : Salaries typically range from $83,037 to $110,717 annually, based on qualifications and experiences.
- HR Generalist 18 : Salaries typically range from $94,664 to $126,219 annually, based on qualifications and experiences.
Location:
- Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week. (subject to change)
- This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver.
About EDC:
At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.
Why Join EDC?
- Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team – Work alongside talented professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive success.
- Thrive in a supportive, teamwork-driven environment – Flourish in a workplace where collaboration and mutual support are paramount.
- Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets – Make a meaningful difference by fostering sustainable development in key regions around the world.
- Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employers – Join a company that is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and work-life balance.
- Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package:
- Flexible benefits – Our program lets you choose coverage that suits your unique needs, including Medical, Dental & Life.
- Competitive vacation program – Enjoy a work-life balance with our competitive vacation program, starting with 3 weeks of vacation and 2 floater days each year.
- Professional Development – Advance your career with our support for growth and development through conferences, language training, and educational opportunities.
Team Overview:
As part of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility team within the People and Culture Group, the Digital Accessibility Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring that EDC’s digital platforms are accessible to all users. This role involves evaluating digital assets for compliance with accessibility standards, promoting inclusive design principles, and providing technical expertise to project teams to enhance accessibility knowledge across the organization. The successful candidate will work in a matrix environment liaising with colleagues in the marketing, technology and human resources teams. This position will be instrumental in making EDC’s digital offerings more inclusive and accessible.
What you will be doing:
As the Digital Accessibility Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that EDC’s digital platforms are inclusive and accessible to all users, adhering to international standards and best practices.
Your role will involve the following:
- Support the development of an accessibility strategy and provide direction for digital initiatives, ensuring alignment with EDC’s enterprise digital standards, customer experience vision, and government accessibility mandates.
- Define accessibility milestones in product roadmaps and program plans; champion a shift-left accessibility approach across the organization.
- Contribute to the development of and document accessibility standards and policies collaboratively, to drive digital adoption across all products and services.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, designers, product managers to support digital product development, providing resources and acting as a sounding board.
- Mentor, coach and guide cross-functional teams to help in the creation, development and procurement of more accessible products.
- Perform accessibility evaluations for potential third-party digital tools and platforms under consideration for purchase and deployment.
- Collaborate with vendors to implement accessibility features in web applications and software.
- Produce remediation recommendations and code-level examples for development teams and product owners.
- Support the development of and evolve accessibility testing processes, methodologies, tools, and criteria, ensuring thorough and effective testing.
- Serve as an accessibility technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), monitoring industry trends and fostering awareness of best practices.
- Drive contributions to ongoing accessibility standards and requirements, incorporating insights from other communities of practice.
- Collaborate with product owners, solution architects, and designers to embed accessibility early in the software development lifecycle.
What we are looking for:
- Minimum 5-7 years of practical digital accessibility experience.
- Completed undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
- Strong understanding of disability-related issues in digital accessibility, and of accessibility standards including WCAG 2.2, semantic HTML, proper use of ARIA, and related web standards.
- Demonstrated experience in guiding enterprise teams to plan, build, and deliver accessible solutions across web and mobile. Knowledge of inclusive design principles.
- Deep understanding of front-end technologies and their accessibility constraints for mobile and responsive web applications.
- Effective relationship-building and influencing skills with the ability to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively convey complex digital inclusivity concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Comfortable managing shifting priorities, and tight deadlines. Ability to work independently.
- Adapt professionally to change and supports others through transitions.
Eligibility:
- Eligibility: EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.
This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.
Apply today!
Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website here https://www.edc.ca
EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity
Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.
We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and the 2SLGBTQI+
Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that a pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions at this level at EDC.
