Job Description

About Canadian Test Centre (CTC)

The Canadian Test Centre (CTC) is a Canadian-owned and operated educational assessment service and publisher. Since 1980, CTC has acquired broad experience in publishing, project management, and large-scale management and reporting. CTC has provided educational assessment services at the federal, provincial, and district levels, as well as to colleges in both the public and private sectors. Our newest Canadian curriculum-based online assessment is the fifth edition of the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT5). We are currently collecting student normative data through our national research studies.

Job Details

The CAT5 School Curricular Needs Research Study: "How Useful Teachers Find Student Academic Needs Information" aims to determine how useful Grades 1-12 teachers find a report that lists the top four areas in the curriculum where their students demonstrate the greatest need.

We are seeking a dedicated

Qualified Occasional Teacher

to support our research initiatives. Reporting to the Research Supervisor, the Occasional Teacher will act as the on-site research assistant to support students during the study period. The Occasional Teacher will travel to schools in the

Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic District School Board

, during school hours, set up the provided equipment for students and administer the online CAT5 Mathematics assessment.

Newly graduated and qualified teachers are welcome to apply - certification is required at the time of application to be considered.

Responsibilities

Set up and prepare devices for each student participating in the research study. Instruct, monitor, and/or assist students as needed during the online test administration. Utilize classroom management strategies as required. Check, store, and safely transport devices and equipment for each group. Provide a debriefing to the students after completion. Troubleshoot and quickly resolve any technical issues on the devices or the application during the administration. Communicate and report all problems to the Research supervisor. Track completion, any technical issues, and summarize the test day using Google Sheets. Training is required and will be provided before entering the schools.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent. Must hold an

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)

membership in

Good Standing

. (A copy of your OCT certificate will be required.)*
K-12 teaching experience is an asset. Experience working with young children in group settings is an asset. Strong attention to detail and excellent observation skills. Excellent written and oral communication. Experience using Google Workspace is preferred. Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot technical issues, especially on Chromebooks, is an asset. Experience with and/or knowledge of online assessments is preferred. Must have access to your own vehicle with proper insurance coverage required for travelling across schools. Ability to lift and carry or transport approximately 185 lbs. of total weight for the equipment. Note: equipment will be provided in multiple travel cases and boxes for better handling. Ensure you have enough space in your home and vehicle to store and safely transport to each location.*
A copy of the most recent

Vulnerable Sector Check

(within the last 6 months)

will be required at the time of application.

Important Note:

Once hired, submitting the Vulnerable Sector Check, along with a photo ID, to the Simcoe-Muskoka school board's HR office in Barrie is required by the board before entering schools. More information will be provided.*

Pay: $285.62/day

plus mileage reimbursement

Contract (potential for renewal in the spring)

Must be available in November 2025 (and potentially some of December)

To apply:

Complete the following form:

https://forms.gle/1bLD5KZ7UVZKC7ax9

Submit the following documents via email with the subject line "OTRSA job application (Simcoe-Muskoka) - Your name"to

Lisa Chan, lisa.chan@canadiantestcentre.com

.

Resume

and

Cover Letter

in PDF format, no more than 3 pages total, with the following file name: "First name_Last Name_OTRSA_SMCDSB"*
Attach copies of your

Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) certificate

and

Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 6 months; no earlier than May 2025)

While all applicants are encouraged to apply, only those shortlisted will be contacted for further consideration.

Applications with attached copies of their recent Vulnerable Sector Checks and OCT certificates will be prioritized. Position will be open until filled.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 1 month

Pay: Up to $285.62 per day

Benefits:

Mileage reimbursement
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:

Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) license (required) Vulnerable Sector Check (police check) (required)
Location:

Barrie, ON (required)
Willingness to travel:

100% (required)
Work Location: In person