Job ID

76192

Job Title

Digital Accessibility Project Assistant

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/05/13

Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

2026/05/26

Employee Group

Interim

Favorite Job

Department

Equity and Inclusion Office

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Salary Grade/Band

Temp 2

Salary Range

$17.60 - $24.60 (hourly)

Job Code

INT368

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

11.7 Months

Target Number of Openings

1

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

35 hours per week - From Hire Date to End of August 2026

10 hour per week - September 2026 to April 2027.

Education Level

Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program:

Career Level

Experience Not Required

Job Description

The Digital Accessibility Project Assistant provides support in the improvement of accessibility of digital content across the university. Working collaboratively with campus partners, this role will assist in resource development, training delivery, and document remediation initiatives.

This role is ideal for a student interested in accessibility, user experience, communications, or accessible digital content design.

Please submit a Word version of cover letter and resume for accessibility.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the development of digital accessibility resources and maintain a centralized library of accessibility resources.
• Research and collect new content aligned with evolving accessibility standards and campus needs.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of training sessions on digital accessibility topics, including PDF remediation and accessible document practices.
• Assist with alternative format conversion, PDF remediation, and document repositories projects across departments.
• Apply accessibility best practices to ensure documents meet compliance standards and leading practices in accessible documents.
• Support initiatives focused on improving accessibility in research dissemination.
• Assist website owners in identifying, deleting, or remediating outdated/inaccessible PDFs
• Help communicate recommendations to the broader campus community.
• Contribute to a user-friendly guide outlining best practices for selecting accessible formats.
• Work closely with persons with disabilities and users of assistive technology for testing and user experience.es and users of assistive technology for testing and user experience.

Qualifications

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program: Information Science, UX, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Disability, Communications, or a related field of study at McMaster University.

Experience: Not required.

Assets:

• Strong digital literacy and familiarity with accessible alternative formats

• Basic understanding of digital accessibility (e.g., WCAG principles, digital document accessibility leading practices)

• Ability to learn and analyze new tools and platforms for campus use feasibility

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to translate technical concepts into user-friendly language

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to suggest practical solutions

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders (faculty, staff, students, departments)

• Basic experience with accessibility assistive devices and tools (e.g., screen readers, magnifiers, accessibility checkers)

• Basic knowledge of HTML or web content management systems

• Interest in creating instructional materials (videos, guides, tutorials)

• Interest in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and inclusive design

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online. Please submit a Word version of cover letter and resume for accessibility.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

AI Statement

McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.