Invigilator

Job summary

Invigilators are responsible for supervising exams, enforcing university regulations, and ensuring a distraction-free environment for students. They must maintain constant surveillance to prevent cheating and account for all exam materials.

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). Position Summary: Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Invigilator and the Exam Deputy, the primary responsibility of invigilators is to supervise exams, enforce the University Exam Regulations, and provide an environment which will allow each student to perform to the best of their abilities on their exam. Invigilators are expected to ensure that there are no distractions or disruptions in the area where students are writing their exams. Invigilators must pay constant attention to students under their surveillance, to ensure that cheating does not take place. Invigilators are responsible and accountable for all exams and exam materials in their possession. Please note that this application is a two-step process. You need to complete the following form in addition to the Workday application: Invigilator Application Webform Hiring Unit: Enrolment Services. Exam session: December 7, 2026-December 22, 2026. Shifts: Morning: 8:15 am - 12:30 pm Afternoon: 1:15 pm - 5:30 pm Evening: 5:45 pm -10:00 pm 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

Invigilators are responsible for supervising exams, enforcing university regulations, and ensuring a distraction-free environment for students. They must maintain constant surveillance to prevent cheating and account for all exam materials.

Requirements

Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work at the McGill University campus in Quebec. Proficiency in English, both verbal and written, is required for all communication and exam supervision duties.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supervision
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Conflict resolution
• Policy enforcement
• Employment Equity
• Research
• Teaching
• English Language
• Writing

Job areas

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