City : Hamilton

Category : Other

Industry : Education

Employer : McMaster University

Duties: Duties include responsibility for security, confidentiality, administration and supervision of final examinations. Responsibilities may include some or all the following tasks:

• Distribute and collect examination papers, answer booklets and associated materials at the beginning and end of each examination.
• Ability to read out loud, clearly, at a normal pace, with good pronunciation.
• Make announcements at the start and end of examinations.
• Supervise the admission of students into the examination rooms and help students find their allocated seats quietly and efficiently.
• Respond to student questions.
• Ensure that seating plans are complete.
• Escort students to and from washroom facilities.
• Ensure adherence to examination regulations.
• Address and report any suspicious behaviour or cheating.
• Ensure the examination room is clear and tidied for the next time slot.
• Able to deal with difficult or urgent situations.

The successful candidate will possess the ability to:

• Be responsible, reliable and a committed individual who is fluent in English (spoken and written) and can communicate effectively (read clearly). 
• Lift and carry materials in the range of 0 to 30 lbs.
• Stand for a longer period.   
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Work in a stressful environment; handle difficult situations; resolve problems; oversee and supervise examinations and ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and examination procedures are followed. Examination Invigilators are bound by the Academic Regulations as set by McMaster University policies. 

Additional Details:

We will contact selected applicants by e-mail. 

Before the start of the examination period candidates selected to work as Examination Invigilators are required to watch a training video and complete the EOHSS (Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services) training required for safety training.  All employees will be paid for the successful completion of all required training modules.