Invigilator II - DeGroote School of Business
About the role
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job Title
Invigilator II - DeGroote School of Business
Job ID
72233
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
10/01/2025
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
10/15/2025
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
DSB AD FacAffairs & Accred
Hours per Week
1
Posting Details
Schedule
Casual Part-Time
Education Level
High School Diploma
Hourly Rate
$19.75 per hour (Central Campus)
$22.25 per hour (Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington)
The DeGroote School of Business is hiring people to invigilate exams. This is a casual position. Hours are occasional and will vary according to exam schedules.
The purpose of invigilation is to ensure that all students write examinations under uniform conditions in an orderly and undisturbed manner. It is your responsibility to ensure that all students comply with Undergraduate Examinations Policy as approved by Senate.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Performs the set-up of examination rooms, and monitoring of students during examinations according to established procedures. Responsible for the review and formatting of test and exam materials and follow-up with faculty and academic departments.
Accountabilities:
- Provide information and orientation to Invigilator I.
- Review, format, and print test and exam materials in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
- Liaise with faculty and academic departments regarding the administration of test and exam materials.
- Distribute, collate and collect examination papers, answer booklets, and associated exam materials.
- Monitor students during examinations and escort students, as required.
- Monitor and respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and academic departments in person, over email, or on the phone, based on established guidelines. Escalates required.
- Ensure adherence to examination regulations.
- Administer student sign-ins.
- Complete and submit incident reports as required.
- Enter, record, and maintain information in spreadsheets and databases.
- Ensure desk and workstations are in clean working condition.
- 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.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Prior customer service experience is preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and handling of paperwork.
- Prolonged periods of monitoring students.
Additional Information:
It is the duty of the invigilator to constantly watch over the assigned area, looking for student needs and the occurrences of any irregularities. The ability to be alert and to move around the exam location is key. You must be able to follow instructions. You must be able to work alone or in a group. Reading and writing the English language is mandatory.
Must be available to work in person.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
All applicants will receive a documentation package, however, only those selected will be hired.
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.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
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 of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.
Invigilator II - DeGroote School of Business
About the role
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Job Title
Invigilator II - DeGroote School of Business
Job ID
72233
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
10/01/2025
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
10/15/2025
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
DSB AD FacAffairs & Accred
Hours per Week
1
Posting Details
Schedule
Casual Part-Time
Education Level
High School Diploma
Hourly Rate
$19.75 per hour (Central Campus)
$22.25 per hour (Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington)
The DeGroote School of Business is hiring people to invigilate exams. This is a casual position. Hours are occasional and will vary according to exam schedules.
The purpose of invigilation is to ensure that all students write examinations under uniform conditions in an orderly and undisturbed manner. It is your responsibility to ensure that all students comply with Undergraduate Examinations Policy as approved by Senate.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Performs the set-up of examination rooms, and monitoring of students during examinations according to established procedures. Responsible for the review and formatting of test and exam materials and follow-up with faculty and academic departments.
Accountabilities:
- Provide information and orientation to Invigilator I.
- Review, format, and print test and exam materials in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
- Liaise with faculty and academic departments regarding the administration of test and exam materials.
- Distribute, collate and collect examination papers, answer booklets, and associated exam materials.
- Monitor students during examinations and escort students, as required.
- Monitor and respond to inquiries from students, faculty, and academic departments in person, over email, or on the phone, based on established guidelines. Escalates required.
- Ensure adherence to examination regulations.
- Administer student sign-ins.
- Complete and submit incident reports as required.
- Enter, record, and maintain information in spreadsheets and databases.
- Ensure desk and workstations are in clean working condition.
- 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.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Prior customer service experience is preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and handling of paperwork.
- Prolonged periods of monitoring students.
Additional Information:
It is the duty of the invigilator to constantly watch over the assigned area, looking for student needs and the occurrences of any irregularities. The ability to be alert and to move around the exam location is key. You must be able to follow instructions. You must be able to work alone or in a group. Reading and writing the English language is mandatory.
Must be available to work in person.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
All applicants will receive a documentation package, however, only those selected will be hired.
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.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
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 of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.
Interview Experience
At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.