Invigilator - Winter 2026

McGill University

10d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the preparation of student entry, distribution and collection of exams and examination materials. Ensures the fair and proper conduct of in-person examinations, ensuring exam security and integrity are always maintained. Ensures that all mobile, web-accessible electronic devices and other non-permitted items are stowed away in designated area prior to the start of the examination. Collects student attendance signatures prior to the start of the exam. Ensures that students comply with all exam regulations. Invigilates during examinations, alerts the professor when queries are raised by students. Monitors, documents, addresses and reports incidents and/or misconduct. Escorts students from exam rooms during the examination as required (e.g., washrooms). At the end of the examination period, collects all exam materials and ensures nothing is left behind in the examination room. Ensures the examination room is clean and tidy for the next session; resets the exam room as needed. Adheres to McGill University policies and procedures.

Requirements

Understanding and commitment to maintaining appropriate standards of confidentiality and security of materials.
Ability to work independently.
Dependability, reliability, punctuality.
Current undergraduate students are not eligible for this position.
Have experience working in a university setting.
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.

Responsibilities

Preparation of student entry, distribution and collection of exams and examination materials.
Ensures the fair and proper conduct of in-person examinations, ensuring exam security and integrity are always maintained.
Ensures that all mobile, web-accessible electronic devices and other non-permitted items are stowed away in designated area prior to the start of the examination.
Collects student attendance signatures prior to the start of the exam.
Ensures that students comply with all exam regulations.
Invigilates during examinations, alerts the professor when queries are raised by students.
Monitors, documents, addresses and reports incidents and/or misconduct.
Escorts students from exam rooms during the examination as required (e.g., washrooms).
At the end of the examination period, collects all exam materials and ensures nothing is left behind in the examination room.
Ensures the examination room is clean and tidy for the next session; resets the exam room as needed.
Adheres to McGill University policies and procedures.