Marker 2 - Academic Capacity 2
Position Vacancies: 1
Estimated Range of Hours of Work: 0-40 hours
Appointment Dates: July 07, 2025 - Aug 8, 2025

This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Academic Capacity Unit.

Note to applicants: Please be sure to review the “Additional Requirements” at the bottom of this posting. Your application must clearly outline how you meet the requirements, and include all requested documents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grade student work requiring interpretation of assessment criteria vis-à-vis student understanding (projects, reports, essays, etc.);
• Maintain records, assist in the reproduction of tests, organize course materials, etc.
• May assist with proctoring/invigilating tests, exams and quizzes;
• May provide consultation and feedback to students on coursework, quality of materials submitted for grading, and other similar matters;
• Attend training related to the assigned duties and responsibilities;
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Normally a graduate, Honours, or an upper-level undergraduate student at the University of Winnipeg.
• Completion of academic studies and/or a suitable combination of education and experience related to assigned duties.
• Successful completion of required training.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
• Ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Ability to interact empathetically with a wide variety of students.
• Ability to provide effective and constructive feedback.
• Ability to exercise judgement.
• Ability to meet specified deadlines.
• Capable of performing the duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Strong Writing and Comprehension Skills - able to understand complex ideas, identify clear or unclear writing, and provide meaningful, constructive feedback — especially important for grading reflective journals and papers.
• Educational Background (Preferably in Education) - familiarity with educational theory, systems thinking, and pedagogical principles allows them to better assess relevance, insight, and depth in student responses.
• Attention to Detail - precision in grading rubrics, formatting, citations, grammar, and idea development is critical for fairness and consistency across assignments.
• Critical Thinking and Fair Judgment - able to evaluate nuanced perspectives, especially in reflective or opinion-based assignments, while staying consistent with your learning outcomes.
• Professionalism and Discretion - the marker should be reliable, able to meet deadlines, and respect the confidentiality of student work — representing your course and institution with integrity.

*Your application must include your U of W student number and unofficial WebAdvisor transcript. Please add (copy and paste) your transcript into your resume document.*

Past academic performance may be a significant factor in selection decisions.

Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted remotely.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.

The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or human_resources@uwinnipeg.ca.