Position Title: Accessibility QA Automation Specialist

Location: Hybrid - Toronto, ON

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (37.5 hours/week)

Start Date: July 2, 2025

End Date: March 1, 2026

Contract Duration: 8 months

On-site Days: Every Wednesday and the 3rd Friday of each month

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accessibility QA Automation Specialist to support enterprise-wide digital accessibility initiatives. You will work on implementing and optimizing automation testing frameworks, with a focus on accessibility compliance, while contributing to high-impact, high-visibility digital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automation test scripts across multiple frameworks
• Implement and enhance testing frameworks using scripting languages
• Contribute to accessibility testing efforts and support ongoing compliance improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital accessibility projects
• Analyze test results and assist in remediation efforts for accessibility issues
• Manage tasks across multiple concurrent projects

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of experience in QA automation testing and script development
• Strong scripting proficiency in JSON, YAML, JavaScript, and Python
• Hands-on experience with automation testing frameworks such as Robot, BDD, Playwright, Cypress, or WebdriverIO
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Proven ability to support multiple initiatives in parallel

Nice to Have

• Manual accessibility testing using tools like NVDA, JAWS, Colour Contrast Analyzer, and browser zoom
• Experience with Deque tools, including Deque Monitoring
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript for remediation support
• Familiarity with Figma for design review
• Jira proficiency for test and defect tracking

Soft Skills

• Self-starter with a strong desire to learn
• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Proactive team contributor with strong interpersonal skills