RQ08105 - Senior Systems Testing/QA Specialist
Conducts WCAG 2.1/AODA accessibility testing (manual, automated, assistive-technology) across Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General web applications and documents, producing detailed compliance reports and advising developers and stakeholders on remediation.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and emerging accessibility standards
- Knowledge of OPS 3-part accessibility testing methodology (manual, automated, assistive technology) and reporting
Nice to have
- Knowledge of I&IT accessibility to investigate and recommend alternative solutions meeting business and system accessibility requirements
- Knowledge of industry standards, concepts, testing tools, and protocols for I&IT accessibility
- Knowledge of systems design and development, systems testing and related methods, techniques, practices and standards
- Knowledge of various mainframe, mid-range, and personal computer technologies
- Experience with office computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, project management)
- Knowledge of debugging and testing techniques and practices
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in a large, complex service delivery environment
- Well-developed communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Full description
Description
- The MAG Accessibility Validation resource is needed to assist all of MAG with proper Accessibility testing and assistance for all MAG Websites/applications and documents including the CDT Initiative, CAMP, Case Centre, etc.
- Accessibility testing will need to be done on various MAG applications as well as assistance to the CDT Team as they move forward with configuring the new digital justice solution and has a functional test environment for the new solution, there is an urgent need to test the new solution for accessibility compliance. We are seeking an FFS resource who can test and report on accessibility compliance for the following deliverables of CDT:
- 1. Online application that is public facing: Public Portal and Case Center
- 2. Online application that is internal facing for CSD and Court staff: C-Track
- 3. Training and other change management resources to support positive adoption of the new technology: videos; power point presentations; pdf documents for process maps; word files for manuals, tip sheets, posters, brochures; online forms using MS Forms, Slido or EasyRetro
- Given the public facing components, full compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) WCAG 2.1 will be a minimum standard.
This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be "Hybrid", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment, you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to.
Scope
- The contractor will be conducting accessibility testing for various applications, websites, documents, PDF's etc.
Assignment Deliverables
- The contractor will provide full 3 part3-part Accessibility methodology (manual, automated and assistive technology) and provide the detailed reports to the end users
- The contractor will meet with end users to walk them through the Accessibility testing results and explain the issues and possible remediation plans
- The contractor will provide expert advice on WCAG 2.1 to developers, vendors and end users.
- The contractor will be available to meet and answer all questions from clients, vendors, end users, etc.
SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Experience and Skillset RequirementsMandatory Requirements
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and new emerging accessibility standards
- Knowledge of conducting the OPS 3-part accessibility testing methodology including manual, automated and assistive testing technology and providing clients with detailed accessibility reports and explanations of issues found.