RQ08105 - Senior Systems TestingQA Specialist

Description

• TheMAG Accessibility Validation resource is needed to assist all ofMAG with proper Accessibility testing and assistance for all MAGWebsites / applications and documents including the CDT InitiativeCAMP Case Centre etc.
• Accessibility testing will need to be done onvarious MAG applications as well as assistance to the CDT Team asthey move forward with configuring the new digital justice solutionand has a functional test environment for the new solution there isan urgent need to test the new solution for accessibilitycompliance.

We are seeking an FFS resource who can test and reporton accessibility compliance for the following deliverables ofCDT :

• 1. Online application that is publicfacing : Public Portal and Case Center
• 2. Onlineapplication that is internal facing for CSD and Court staff : CTrack
• 3. Training and other change managementresources 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 formsusing MS Forms Slido orEasyRetro

Given the public facingcomponents full compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians withDisabilities Act (AODA) WCAG 2.1 will be a minimum standard.

This position iscurrently listed as Onsite; however the Assignment under thisrequest will provisionally be Hybrid working 7.

25 hours percalendar day sometime between 8 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM (excludingbreaks) Monday to Friday inclusive unless otherwise identified.

These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on itscurrent situation. During the duration of the assignment you willbe under the discretion of the Hiring Managers requirements for theProject you are assigned to.

Scope

The contractor will be conducting accessibilitytesting for various applications websites documents PDFsetc.

AssignmentDeliverables

• The contractor will provide full 3 part3partAccessibility methodology (manual automated and assistivetechnology) and provide the detailed reports to the endusers
• The contractor will meet with end usersto walk them through the Accessibility testing results and explainthe issues and possible remediation plans
• Thecontractor will provide expert advice on WCAG 2.1 to developersvendors and end users.
• The contractor will beavailable to meet and answer all questions from clients vendors endusers etc.

SkillsExperience andSkill Set Requirements

Experienceand Skillset Requirements

MandatoryRequirements

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standardsand new emerging accessibilitystandards
• Knowledge of conducting the OPS 3partaccessibility testing methodology including manual automated andassistive testing technology and providing clients with detailedaccessibility reports and explanations of issuesfound.

Desired Skillsand Experience

This position requires knowledge of I&ITaccessibility in order to interview clients across the MAGregarding their business information and system needs in thecontext of I&IT accessibility;

investigate and recommendalternative solutions to meet clients business and systemaccessibility requirements; identify and evaluate the feasibilityof various options and assessing the impact on accessibility ofservice delivery resource requirements costs and evaluate costs andbenefits and recommend appropriate cost effective solutions thatmeet accessibility requirements.

• This positionrequires knowledge of a variety of industry standards conceptstesting tools protocols for I&IT accessibility to promulgatestandards through implementation of GOITS develop and publish bestpractices and guidelines that meet OPS accessibility requirements;
• evaluate the effectiveness of accessibility tools available in themarketplace; provide leadership guidance and technical expertise toother members of the project team;

provide practical technicalinput to accessible applications design development and testingthat adheres to OPS accessibility standard and recommend andarrange technical training for staff.

Knowledgeof theory and principles of systems design and development systemstesting and related methods techniques practices and standards tolead a team in the analysis and definition of clients business andinformation technology requirements

ResumesEvaluation / Criteria :

Criteria 1 : Knowledge of I&ITAccessibility 30 Points

• Knowledge of I&IT accessibility in order toinvestigate and recommend alternative solutions to meet businessand system accessibility requirements;
• knowledge of variousmainframe midrange and personal computer technologies; knowledge ofindustry standards concepts testing tools and protocols forI&IT accessibility;

ability to interpret and apply governmentprocurement policies and directives.

Criteria 2 : Technical Skills 25Points

• Proven technical knowledge. Experience withoffice computer software (i.e. word processing spreadsheets projectmanagement etc.
• to prepare a variety of documents reports etc.;knowledge of debugging and testing techniques and practices andprovide hardware communications applications and network support;

knowledge of systems design and development systems testing andrelated methods techniques practices and standards; knowledge ofinformation application and technology architectures in order todesign and develop business applications.

Criteria 3 : Leadership and ProjectManagement Skills 25 Points

Demonstrated leadership and project managementskills in a large and complex service delivery environment toprovide advice to managers and support toemployees.

Criteria 4 : Communication Skills 20 Points

Demonstrate welldeveloped communicationpresentation and interpersonal skills.

KnowledgeTransfer

What needsto be KT

Alldocumentation relating to the Accessibility testing technologydesigns and technology knowledge specific to the candidatesassignment All information gathered while working with vendors andinternal solutions to be shared Any best practices work aroundlessons learned must be documented

To whom

Project Manager / TeamMembers

When

1 : 1 meetings / team meetings / documentation onSharePoint site throughout the duration of the project life cycleetc

Musthaves :

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standardsand new emerging accessibilitystandards
• Knowledge of conducting the OPS 3partaccessibility testing methodology including manual automated andassistive testing technology and providing clients with detailedaccessibility reports and explanations of issuesfound.

Remote Work :