Job Description

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If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Reports to the Student Affairs Office (SAO) 45 minutes before the exam scheduled start time. Responsible for setting up the examination room according to specific requirements as well as ensuring that equipment and facilities are functioning properly. Administers the delivery of computerized exams and all physical documentation. Reports students' problems to the SAO in a timely manner. Ensures that students comply with all exam regulations. Responsible to report to the SAO any behavior by students or others that does not comply with University regulations. Ensures that all mobile and web-accessible electronic devices are stowed away from students prior to the start of the examination. Ensures that students are accompanied to the washroom. Alerts the SAO when students have a question. At the end of the examination period, collects all exam materials and ensures nothing is left behind in the examination room(s). Responsible for returning all exams material to the SAO.


Please note that this application is a two-step process. You need to complete the following form to complete your application: https://forms.office.com/r/1Xe9Bs3Xue.

Mandatory Information Training Session (Virtual): Recording will be made available prior to shifts, but all invigilators (with or without seniority) must attend the training given new exam software.

AM: 8:45 am to 1:00 /1:30 pm

PM: 12:45 pm to 5:15 pm at latest

Shifts in Fall 2025:

Invigilator Training: 1 hour, paid

Live on November 26th 2025 or remote completion possible
Exact shifts TBD, on dates listed below:

December 8th

December 9th

December 10th

December 11th

December 12th

December 16th

December 18th
Hours per week: Variable depending on the needs of the Faculty (minimum 4 hour shift length)

Qualifications Required:

Holder of a high school diploma or higher. Comfortable with handling computerized exams. Must be student-focused and service oriented. Punctual. Demonstrated adequate communication and organizational skills, and an ability to transmit and receive information accurately. Demonstrated ability to listen and efficiently assist students with problems. Ability to follow instructions and to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to act in an acceptable manner so as not to disrupt students writing the exam. English, spoken and read. French an asset.
___________________________Se presenter au bureau des affaires etudiantes (SAO) 45 minutes avant l'heure prevue pour le debut de l'examen. Est charge de preparer la salle d'examen conformement aux exigences specifiques et de s'assurer que l'equipement et les installations fonctionnent correctement. Gere la distribution des examens informatises et de tous les documents physiques. Signale les problemes rencontres par les etudiants au SAO en temps opportun. Veille a ce que les etudiants respectent toutes les regles relatives aux examens. Est charge de signaler au SAO tout comportement des etudiants ou d'autres personnes qui ne respecte pas les regles de l'universite. S'assurer que tous les appareils electroniques mobiles et accessibles sur le web sont ranges hors de portee des etudiants avant le debut de l'examen. S'assurer que les etudiants sont accompagnes aux toilettes. Alerter le SAO lorsque les etudiants ont une question. A la fin de la periode d'examen, rassembler tout le materiel d'examen et s'assurer que rien n'est laisse dans la ou les salles d'examen. Etre responsable du retour de tout le materiel d'examen au SAO.

Veuillez noter que cette candidature se deroule en deux etapes. Vous devez remplir le formulaire suivant pour finaliser votre candidature : Candidatures pour la surveillance des examens.
Informations obligatoires Session de formation (virtuelle) : l'enregistrement sera disponible avant les quarts de travail, mais tous les surveillants (qu'ils soient experimentes ou non) doivent assister a la formation sur le nouveau logiciel d'examen.
Matin : de 8 h 45 a 13 h / 13 h 30

Apres-midi : de 12 h 45 a 17 h 15 au plus tard
Quarts de travail a l'automne 2025 :

Formation des surveillants : 1 heure, remuneree
En direct le 26 novembre 2025 ou possibilite de suivre la formation a distance
Quarts de travail exacts a determiner, aux dates indiquees ci-dessous :

8 decembre

9 decembre

10 decembre

11 decembre

12 decembre

16 decembre

18 decembre
Heures par semaine : variables en fonction des besoins de la faculte (duree minimale d'un quart de travail : 4 heures)

Qualifications requises :
Titulaire d'un diplome d'etudes secondaires ou superieur. A l'aise avec les examens informatises. Doit etre axe sur les etudiants et oriente vers le service. Ponctuel. Competences averees en communication et en organisation, et capacite a transmettre et a recevoir des informations avec precision. Capacite averee a ecouter et a aider efficacement les etudiants en difficulte. Capacite a suivre des instructions et a travailler de maniere autonome et en equipe. Capacite a agir de maniere acceptable afin de ne pas perturber les etudiants qui passent l'examen. Anglais parle et lu. Francais un atout.
Hourly Salary:
(AGSEM Invigilator) $18.00
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-23McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.