Invigilator I

**Regular/Temporary**
- Temporary

**Job Title**
- Invigilator I - Office of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies - Faculty of Science

**Job ID**
- 68757

**Location**
- Central Campus

**Open Date**
- 04/14/2025

**Job Type**
- Casual

**Close Date**
- 04/27/2025

**Employee Group**
- Interim

**Favorite Job**

**Department**
- SCI Act Assoc Dean Undergrad

**Contract Duration**
- 3.3 Months

**Hours per Week**
- 10

**Posting Details**

**Schedule**
- Casual work. Up to 10 hours per week.

**Education Level**
- High school diploma or equivalent.

**Career Level**
- Prior customer service experience is preferred.

**Hourly Rate**
- $17.20 - $22.36 per hour

**Department, Unit or Project Description**:
With over 8,000 undergraduate students and 215 faculty members, the Faculty of Science is an integral part of McMaster University. The Office of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies is committed to providing excellent service to prospective and current students, staff and faculty members. We are embarking on an Online Learning Project, launching Spring 2025 where 15+ courses will be delivered online to our undergraduate study body. We require staff for test and examination support of these online Spring classes.

Invigilators will be expected to set-up examination rooms for in person testing and monitor students during examinations. Invigilators may be expected to invigilate online examinations in Zoom and Avenue to Learn.

Current undergraduate students, graduate students, or full-time employees are NOT eligible for this position.

**Job Summary**:
Performs the set-up of examination rooms and monitoring of students during examinations according to established procedures.

**Accountabilities**:

- Distribute, collate and collect examination papers, answer booklets and associated exam materials.
- Monitor students during examinations and escort students as required.
- Respond to inquiries from students, faculty and academic departments based on established guidelines and escalate as required.
- Ensure adherence to examination regulations.
- Administer student sign-ins.
- Complete and submit incident reports as required.
- Act as a Scribe for students according to what the student is dictating.
- Act as a Reader and read examination papers clearly.
- Make pre-scribed announcements throughout the examination period.
- Review identification of and return completed examination materials to authorized faculty or academic personnel.
- Set-up test and examination arrangements including technical support.
- Enter, record and maintain information in spreadsheets and databases.
- Ensure desk and work stations are in clean working condition.

**Qualifications**:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Prior customer service experience is preferred.

**Assets**:
We are looking for mature, responsible, reliable and committed individuals who are fluent in English (spoken and written) and can communicate effectively (read clearly). Individuals who are able to work in a stressful environment; handle difficult situations; resolve problems; oversee and supervise examinations and to ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and procedures are followed during examination sessions. Ability to lift materials in boxes/bags (which may be a variety of sizes and weight) is required, as well as the ability to stand for a longer period of time.

Invigilators are bound by the Academic Regulations as set by McMaster University policies. Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.

Proficiency in utilizing Zoom and Avenue2Learn (or similar platforms).

**Additional Information**:
Spring examination period is June 16 - 20, 2025.
Summer examination period is August 5 - 8, 2025.

**How To Apply**

**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.

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.

**Hybrid Work Language**

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive o