Accessibility Lead
Recrute Action
Toronto
Job Description
Accessibility Lead (Global Design Systems)Work in the insurance industry as a key contributor to a global design system, ensuring accessibility compliance across digital products. This hybrid Toronto-based role offers a strategic opportunity to apply WCAG 2.2, Figma, React, and testing tools like axe and JAWS. Ideal for certified accessibility professionals.
What is in it for you:
• Salaried: $50-54 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $60-64 per hour.
• 8-month contract.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
Responsibilities:
• Audit and evaluate design system components and patterns for accessibility compliance (WCAG, ADA, AODA).
• Define accessibility standards and contribute to system-wide guidelines, documentation, and tooling.
• Partner with designers, engineers, and QA teams to implement accessible components across web and mobile platforms, including React and React Mobile frameworks.
• Conduct accessibility reviews during the design, development, and release cycles of system components.
• Support inclusive design practices across content, interaction, and visual design contributions.
• Collaborate with global accessibility, compliance, and legal teams to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Deliver accessibility training, workshops, and office hours to product and design teams.
• Promote use of assistive technology testing, automated testing tools (e.g., axe, Lighthouse), and manual testing practices (screen readers, keyboard navigation, color contrast).
• Contribute to and support a community of practice focused on accessibility within the broader product development organization.
What you will need to succeed:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in a related field preferred.
• IAAP CPACC, WAS, or CPWA certification, or equivalent accessibility credential.
• 3–5+ years of experience in digital accessibility, inclusive design, or a related role within a large, global organization.
• Expert understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2, WAI-ARIA, and accessibility APIs.
• Familiarity with accessibility requirements in design systems and component libraries (e.g., React, React Mobile frameworks).
• Proficiency with Figma, Storybook, and design system tooling.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools such as axe, VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical accessibility requirements into actionable guidance for cross-functional teams.
Why Recruit Action?
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