Testing Invigilator

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Job classification
: A5902 - Office Assistant II

# of positions: 4
Hourly Rate: $22.68

Placement is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Position End Date: April 30, 2027

Final date to receive applications: 4:00PM, August 31, 2026

Testing Services is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and detail-oriented Invigilator/Office Assistant to support both accommodated and non-accommodated testing environments. This role plays an important part in supporting student success by helping create a secure, respectful, and inclusive testing experience for all students, including neurodiverse students and students with disabilities.

The successful candidate will assist with exam invigilation, student support, front-line customer service, and tutoring and administrative duties while maintaining academic integrity and confidentiality. This position requires professionalism, adaptability, patience, teamwork and the ability to remain calm in fast-paced or high-stress situations.

This is a part-time role working 5-30 hours per week based on operational needs. We are particularly seeking candidates with availability to work up to 30 daytime hours per week, including regular availability between 10:00am to 2:00pm, as well as evenings and weekends as required.

• Invigilate in-person, accommodated, and non-accommodated exams following established procedures and academic integrity standards.
• Verify student identification, complete check-in/check-out procedures, monitor testing spaces, provide instructions, assist students during approved breaks, and respond appropriately to testing concerns or irregularities.
• Support approved accommodations including reduced distraction environments, adjusted start times, assistive technology, readers, scribes, and other accommodation requirements.

• Prepare, organize, distribute, scan, and securely store examination materials. Monitor and enter information into Register Blast and other systems.
• Assist with exam scheduling, room preparation, accommodation setup, database entry, and maintaining accurate documentation and records. Provide support to tutoring Services as necessary.

• Respond to inquiries from students, instructors, and staff in person, by phone, and by email.
• Provide clear and professional communication regarding testing procedures, accommodations, booking processes, and exam-related concerns, and tutoring support. Implementing exam payments.

• Work collaboratively with Testing Services staff to support daily operations, room setup, exam preparation, and peak final exam periods including evenings and weekends.
• Assist with general office duties and maintaining organized testing spaces.

• Certificate or Diploma in Office Administration, Disability Studies, Educational Support, or a related field is preferred.
• 1 year of experience in administration, customer service, team environment, invigilation, education, or student support in a post-secondary or similar environment.
• Previous experience in test invigilation or testing services is an asset.
• Experience interacting with individuals with disabilities, medical conditions, and/or neurodiverse individuals.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, assistive technology, and online systems.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

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