Digital Accessibility Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Date: Sep 2, 2025, 8:33:41 AM
Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
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 (IDEA) team within the People and Culture Group, the Digital Accessibility Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring EDC’s digital platforms are accessible to all users. This position focuses 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 Advisor will collaborate across departments including marketing, technology, and human resources, helping to guide inclusive practices and influence digital transformation efforts.
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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Shape and support the development of a comprehensive digital accessibility strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, customer experience goals, and government mandates.
- Policy Development: Contribute to the creation and evolution of accessibility policies and guidelines that support inclusive design and digital adoption across all platforms.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across business units to embed accessibility considerations into digital planning, procurement, and product development processes.
- Advisory and Enablement: Act as a trusted advisor to teams, offering guidance, resources, and thought leadership to support accessible design and development practices.
- Capability Building: Mentor and coach teams to build internal capacity for accessibility, fostering awareness and understanding across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Governance and Evaluation: Support the evaluation of third-party tools and platforms for accessibility compliance, and contribute to vendor engagement strategies to ensure inclusive outcomes.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends and best practices, and contribute to the evolution of accessibility standards, testing methodologies, and organizational learning.
What We Are Looking For:
- 5–7 years of experience in digital accessibility, ideally in a strategic or advisory capacity.
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
- Strong understanding of digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.2, ARIA, Semantic HTML), inclusive design principles, and the intersection of technology and disability.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, designers, and business leaders.
- Skilled at translating complex accessibility concepts into actionable strategies and policies.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and driving change in a matrixed environment.
- Deep understanding of front-end technologies and their accessibility constraints for mobile and responsive web applications.
- Experience planning, building, and delivering accessible solutions across web and mobile.
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 qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.
How to apply
***Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.***Application deadline : Sep 12, 2025, 10:59:00 PMEDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.
Digital Accessibility Advisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Date: Sep 2, 2025, 8:33:41 AM
Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa
Job Type: Contract
Schedule: Full-time
Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
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 (IDEA) team within the People and Culture Group, the Digital Accessibility Advisor will play a pivotal role in ensuring EDC’s digital platforms are accessible to all users. This position focuses 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 Advisor will collaborate across departments including marketing, technology, and human resources, helping to guide inclusive practices and influence digital transformation efforts.
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.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Leadership: Shape and support the development of a comprehensive digital accessibility strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, customer experience goals, and government mandates.
- Policy Development: Contribute to the creation and evolution of accessibility policies and guidelines that support inclusive design and digital adoption across all platforms.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across business units to embed accessibility considerations into digital planning, procurement, and product development processes.
- Advisory and Enablement: Act as a trusted advisor to teams, offering guidance, resources, and thought leadership to support accessible design and development practices.
- Capability Building: Mentor and coach teams to build internal capacity for accessibility, fostering awareness and understanding across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Governance and Evaluation: Support the evaluation of third-party tools and platforms for accessibility compliance, and contribute to vendor engagement strategies to ensure inclusive outcomes.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends and best practices, and contribute to the evolution of accessibility standards, testing methodologies, and organizational learning.
What We Are Looking For:
- 5–7 years of experience in digital accessibility, ideally in a strategic or advisory capacity.
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field
- Strong understanding of digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.2, ARIA, Semantic HTML), inclusive design principles, and the intersection of technology and disability.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, designers, and business leaders.
- Skilled at translating complex accessibility concepts into actionable strategies and policies.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and driving change in a matrixed environment.
- Deep understanding of front-end technologies and their accessibility constraints for mobile and responsive web applications.
- Experience planning, building, and delivering accessible solutions across web and mobile.
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 qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.
How to apply
***Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.***Application deadline : Sep 12, 2025, 10:59:00 PMEDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.