Invigilator

Job summary

The invigilator is responsible for setting up examination rooms and ensuring students comply with all exam regulations. They must also manage the distribution and collection of exam materials while maintaining security and confidentiality.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). Hiring Unit: Department of Biology Exam Period: BIOL 111 Monday, October 19, 2026 7:30-9:00 pm (LEA 132; LEA219, LEA232, LEA26 (and SAA). BIOL 115 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:30-9:30 pm (ADAMS AUD, MCMED 504, STBIO/S1/4). BIOL 215 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:30-9:30 pm (ENGMC 204, 304). BIOL 200 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 7:00 - 8:30 pm (LEA219, LEA26, LEA232, ARTS W-120, ARTS W-215, MCMED 521, MCMED 522, MAASS 112, MAASS 10, ADAMS AUD, ENGMC 13, ENGMC 304). BIOL200 (Deferred midterm) Monday, October 26, 2026 6:30-8:00 pm (STBIO N2/2 and S1/3). BIOL306 Monday, October 26, 2026 6:00-9:00 (MCMED 1034, 522). BIOL302 Tuesday, October 27, 2026 7:30-9:00 pm (MCMED 504). BIOL219 Tuesday, November 10, 2026 6:30-9:00 pm (S1/3, S3/3). Please also take into account setup, takedown and training time, which will be added. Position Summary: Responsible for setting up the examination rooms for mid-term exams according to specific requirements. Administers the delivery of the exams and documentation. Ensures that students comply with regulations with respect to exams. Alerts professor when students have a question or a concern, if arises. At the end of the examination, period, collects all exam materials and ensures nothing is left behind in the examination room(s). Responsible for reporting back to the professor and ensure delivery of the exams. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities Understanding and commitment to maintaining appropriate standards of confidentiality and security of materials. Adhering to McGill University policies and procedures. Ability to work independently; Dependability, reliability, punctuality. Education/Experience: Invigilating experience an asset. An Employee that holds more than one position at the University must inform their Supervisor in writing, on the application form or during the course of the Employee’s appointment, of any other assignments presently held at the University. Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. Hourly Salary: (TSUM Invigilator) $18.00 Deadline to Apply: 2026-10-04 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome 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 productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The invigilator is responsible for setting up examination rooms and ensuring students comply with all exam regulations. They must also manage the distribution and collection of exam materials while maintaining security and confidentiality.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong reliability, punctuality, and the ability to work independently. Previous invigilating experience is considered an asset for this role.

Listed skills

• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Invigilation
• Exam administration
• Confidentiality
• Security of materials
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Employment Equity
• Research
• Teaching
• Biology
• English Language
• Writing

Job areas

• Education
• Administrative
• Security & Safety
• Invigilator
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation