Invigilator INT189 April 2026 Exams
About the role
Job ID
74094
Job Title
Invigilator INT189 April 2026 Exams
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
02/04/2026
Job Type
Casual
Close Date
02/18/2026
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
Scheduling & Exams
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Temp 2
Salary Range
$17.60 - $24.60 (hourly)
Job Code
INT189
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Contract Duration
0.6 Months
Target Number of Openings
200
Hours per Week
10
Posting Details
Examination Invigilators, Office of the Registrar (Casual)
Education Level
High School
Career Level
Entry Level
Hourly Rate
$20.00
Schedule:
Fall Term final examinations take place Saturday, December 6th to Friday December 19th.
Candidates must be able to work Monday to Saturday anywhere from 8:15am to 10:15pm. Examination Invigilators are normally scheduled from 8:15am to 3:15pm or 3:15pm to 10:15pm. Hours are assigned on the basis of need, determined by the number of examinations scheduled and on the availability of the incumbent. Minimum number of work hours cannot be guaranteed. Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire examination period.
Current undergraduate students, graduate students, or McMaster full-time employees are NOT eligible for this position.
Job Description
Duties: Duties include responsibility for security, confidentiality, administration and supervision of final examinations. Responsibilities may include some or all the following tasks:
- Distribute and collect examination papers, answer booklets and associated materials at the beginning and end of each examination.
- Ability to read out loud, clearly, at a normal pace, with good pronunciation.
- Make announcements at the start and end of examinations.
- Supervise the admission of students into the examination rooms and help students find their allocated seats quietly and efficiently.
- Respond to student questions.
- Ensure that seating plans are complete.
- Escort students to and from washroom facilities.
- Ensure adherence to examination regulations.
- Address and report any suspicious behaviour or cheating.
- Ensure the examination room is clear and tidied for the next time slot.
- Able to deal with difficult or urgent situations.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to:
- Be responsible, reliable and a committed individual who is fluent in English (spoken and written) and can communicate effectively (read clearly).
- Lift and carry materials in the range of 0 to 30 lbs.
- Stand for a longer period.
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Work in a stressful environment; handle difficult situations; resolve problems; oversee and supervise examinations and ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and examination procedures are followed. Examination Invigilators are bound by the Academic Regulations as set by McMaster University policies.
Additional Details:
We will contact selected applicants by e-mail.
Before the start of the examination period candidates selected to work as Examination Invigilators are required to watch a training video and complete the EOHSS (Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services) training required for safety training. All employees will be paid for the successful completion of all required training modules.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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),
to communicate accommodation needs.
AI Statement
McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.
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 INT189 April 2026 Exams
About the role
Job ID
74094
Job Title
Invigilator INT189 April 2026 Exams
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
02/04/2026
Job Type
Casual
Close Date
02/18/2026
Employee Group
Interim
Favorite Job
Department
Scheduling & Exams
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Temp 2
Salary Range
$17.60 - $24.60 (hourly)
Job Code
INT189
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Backfilling as Existing
Contract Duration
0.6 Months
Target Number of Openings
200
Hours per Week
10
Posting Details
Examination Invigilators, Office of the Registrar (Casual)
Education Level
High School
Career Level
Entry Level
Hourly Rate
$20.00
Schedule:
Fall Term final examinations take place Saturday, December 6th to Friday December 19th.
Candidates must be able to work Monday to Saturday anywhere from 8:15am to 10:15pm. Examination Invigilators are normally scheduled from 8:15am to 3:15pm or 3:15pm to 10:15pm. Hours are assigned on the basis of need, determined by the number of examinations scheduled and on the availability of the incumbent. Minimum number of work hours cannot be guaranteed. Must be able to commit to working throughout the entire examination period.
Current undergraduate students, graduate students, or McMaster full-time employees are NOT eligible for this position.
Job Description
Duties: Duties include responsibility for security, confidentiality, administration and supervision of final examinations. Responsibilities may include some or all the following tasks:
- Distribute and collect examination papers, answer booklets and associated materials at the beginning and end of each examination.
- Ability to read out loud, clearly, at a normal pace, with good pronunciation.
- Make announcements at the start and end of examinations.
- Supervise the admission of students into the examination rooms and help students find their allocated seats quietly and efficiently.
- Respond to student questions.
- Ensure that seating plans are complete.
- Escort students to and from washroom facilities.
- Ensure adherence to examination regulations.
- Address and report any suspicious behaviour or cheating.
- Ensure the examination room is clear and tidied for the next time slot.
- Able to deal with difficult or urgent situations.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to:
- Be responsible, reliable and a committed individual who is fluent in English (spoken and written) and can communicate effectively (read clearly).
- Lift and carry materials in the range of 0 to 30 lbs.
- Stand for a longer period.
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Work in a stressful environment; handle difficult situations; resolve problems; oversee and supervise examinations and ensure that guidelines and regulations for the integrity and security of the examination papers and examination procedures are followed. Examination Invigilators are bound by the Academic Regulations as set by McMaster University policies.
Additional Details:
We will contact selected applicants by e-mail.
Before the start of the examination period candidates selected to work as Examination Invigilators are required to watch a training video and complete the EOHSS (Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services) training required for safety training. All employees will be paid for the successful completion of all required training modules.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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),
to communicate accommodation needs.
AI Statement
McMaster and its third-party partners may use AI tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the hiring process. Please note that currently our recruitment platform does not use AI nor is it part of our current recommended recruitment process.
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.