Automation Quality Assurance 

Description:
- Responsibilities: Develops, updates, analyzes and edits content and functionality for websites; develops content strategy; integrating web initiatives into existing templates
- Review and ensure websites are standards compliant for the Government of Ontario.
- Review and advise on current effectiveness of websites (e.g. metrics and SEO) and provide recommendations Document best practices for ongoing maintenance of the Government of Ontario web presence
 

General Skills:
- Experience in analysis, development, design, testing and implementation of websites
- Experience in accessibility testing and knowledge of accessibility principles and internationally recognized guidelines
- Experience with content creation and driving content strategy
- Awareness of emerging trends and directions in web and their application within the Government framework
- Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
- Experience in standard web programming environments (e.g. HTML5, CSS3, XML, Javascript, ASP, .NET, PHP, Ruby.ASP, Java)
- Knowledge of Open Source software initiatives (e.g. Linux, WordPress, Drupal, Solr, Git, Apache)
- Familiarity with LAMP software stack and common variations
- Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms
- User Experience Designer Skills
- Experience in interface design and testing
- Experience designing websites for multiple languages and audiences
- Proficiency with recognized methodologies for usability testing
- Ensure all-around consistency (style, fonts, images, and tone)
- Information Architect Skills
- Proficiency in constructing information architecture for sites
- Experience in developing metadata templates for sites
- Creating content using a variety of methods including blogs, presentations, animations, web graphics, videos and social media content Inventory of sites and content mapping to new templates
- Application Architect Skills
- Knowledge and experience with current web technologies and open source and cloud architectures, such as open source content management solutions (e.g. WordPress, various Search engines and web development frameworks and APIs), including design criteria, security and recovery procedures, code management and deployment practices, as well as experience in the development/preparation of technical specifications for installation, testing frameworks, and performance of integrated, multi- service systems.
- Knowledge of PHP, Java, JavaScript, Angular, Node, MySQL, MongoDB, Drupal, Twig, and Elasticsearch Assess performance and capacity of existing systems and make architectural recommendations for improving performance; and to develop/prepare technical documentation and architectural artefacts.
- Experience applying industry web and security standards and best practices

Desirable Skills:
- Experience in migrating sites among various technology platforms
- Knowledge of business planning and websites within the OPS Ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Content Management Detailed knowledge of the Government of Ontario web standards, governance and legislative framework
- Experience in converting variable source document formats into accessible content
- Experience editing content Promote content on social media
- Ability and proven technical knowledge in the area of mobile


Experience and Skill Set Requirements:
- The main function of the Senior Accessibility and Equity & Inclusion Specialist will be to lead accessibility efforts under our multi-year accessibility plan by prioritizing and managing initiatives, progress reports, and budgets.
- They will also work with internal stakeholders, external partners, and our networks to develop a sound understanding of our culture and opportunities for growth.