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Hiring Unit:
Office for Student Accessibility & Achievemen
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Student Accessibility & Achievement (SAA) provides support services and reasonable accommodations to McGill students of all levels of study who experience a documented disability(ies) of a permanent, temporary, or episodic nature. They foster an accessible and inclusive university experience for McGill’s diverse student population in collaboration with other Student Services and the wider McGill community through resources, referrals and service provision.
Exam Period:
August 31, 2025 - December 24, 2025
Position Summary:
- Responsible for setting up the examination room according to specific requirements as well as ensuring that equipment and facilities are functioning properly.
- Ensures the fair and proper conduct of in-person examinations, ensuring exam security and integrity are always maintained.
- Responsible for the preparation of student entry, student invigilation, distribution and collection of exams and examination materials.
- Prior to the start of examinations informs students of their exam accommodations and assists them by directing them to their seats.
- Ensures that all mobile, web-accessible electronic devices and other non-permitted items are stowed away in designated area prior to the start of the examination.
- Collects student attendance signatures prior to the start of the exam.
- Reports student issues to the Exam Coordinator in a timely manner. Ensures that students comply with all exam regulations.
- Invigilates during examinations, dealing with queries raised by students.
- Monitors, documents, addresses and reports any issues related to exam accommodations.
- Monitors, documents, addresses and reports incidents and/or misconduct.
- Escorts students from exam rooms during the examination as required (e.g., washrooms).
- Ensures the examination room is clean and tidy for the next session; resets the exam room as needed.
- Adheres to McGill University policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Have experience working in a university or school setting.
- Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day-to-day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (Fluent) on a scale of 0-4.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to keep calm under pressure.
- Must be comfortable with computer technology. Knowledge of adaptive software is an asset.
- Must be able to work as part of a team and individually.
- Be punctual for the shift(s).
- Be present at all assigned shift(s).
- Hold a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN). NOTE: Having a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a condition of employment. If you are an international student, you must hold a valid immigration document allowing you to be employed by McGill University.
- Current undergraduate students are not eligible for this position.
Mandatory:
If selected for the invigilator position, you must be available for one of the following training dates:
- TBD
Please be aware that only after completing the mandatory training will you be eligible to select shifts as an invigilator.
Hourly Salary:
$18.00
Hours:
Variable depending on the needs of the department
Start Date: August 31, 2025
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage 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 engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through
accommodation policies and procedures
. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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