Job Description

The Accessible Document and Web Configuration Specialist is responsible for editing and remediating documents to meet PDF-UA standards as well as setting up and configuring new websites for clients. This includes content population and module setup and configuration, with a goal to hand off a flawless website to our clients. Our goal is to make the web a more inclusive space and we do this by creating accessible documents and websites for our clients to help them meet the accessibility requirements of the AODA, ADA, and Section 508 accessibility laws. This remote 1-year contract position will give you the flexibility to work from home. You will bring your proven experience in balancing multiple conflicting deadlines and problem-solving skills to ensure we meet our project goals. About you: Your extraordinary attention to detail is how you make your mark. Multi-tasking, communication and organization come easily to you. You work well on a team and take the initiative to come up with ways to improve your productivity in a fast-paced environment. You are confident enough to raise a concern and see it through to resolution. You love to learn and tackle new skill sets. You can’t wait to start this job and absorb as much information as possible so that you can show just how well you can apply it. What you'll do:

• You will fix formatting and accessibility issues in source files, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, addressing items such as table layout, heading order, and contrast issues.
• Tag and remediate documents in Adobe Acrobat Pro to be readable by assistive technology devices and to meet PDF-UA compliance (including tagging for headings, tables, hyperlinks, etc., reviewing reading and tagging order, and adding alt text and table summaries)
• Review tagged accessible documents for conformity and compliance
• Accurately and consistently quote time/cost for remediation upon document review
• Create resources and training documentation related to accessible document remediation to share with internal staff and clients
• Prioritize tasks and projects with shifting priorities
• Validate developed websites to ensure all components appear and operate based on approved prototypes, specified requirements, and company standards
• Link-up buttons, headers, footers & navigation items to appropriate pages or modules
• Configure modules (such as calendars, news feeds, business directories etc.) according to project specifications
• Import data into modules and websites, using importer tools, and troubleshoot errors. Perform Quality Assurance on imported data to ensure accurate data mapping and professional visual presentation
• Run reports on broken links, accessibility & spelling and correct as needed

What you will bring to the team?

• Minimum education of college diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant field (i.e. applications & website development, media & design, information technology, communications, project management)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Pro products
• Experience using Axes PDF and PAC3 an asset
• Familiarity with content management systems, or with administrating web applications/modules, and all major web browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox)
• Experience in developer tools, HTML, CSS, or design tools (i.e. Photoshop CC, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Notepad++) is considered an asset
• Organized, detail-oriented and excels in a constantly changing environment
• Strong written and verbal English interpersonal skills, including English grammar
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Excellent time-management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

About GHD GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Privately owned by our people, GHD provides engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services to private and public sector clients across five continents. Passionate about crafting lasting community benefit, our connected global network of 10,000 people deliver projects with excellent standards of safety, quality and ethics. Committed to sustainable development, GHD improves the physical, natural and social environments of the many communities in which we operate. Location: Office / work from home Work schedule: Mondays to Fridays – flexible Target start date: As soon as possible
Candidates must be a Filipino citizen or have the right to work in the Philippines. Please note that we are not accepting agency resumes for this position. #LI-JL1

Why GHD?
Being the best we can be is in our culture.
We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.


Our commitment to you
Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.


Who we are
We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation . GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ‘One GHD’ across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.