Centre for Accessibility - Exam Invigilator-91

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Vancouver seeks an Exam Invigilator to monitor accommodated exams for students with disabilities. The role requires flexibility with shifts and fosters a supportive environment for all examinees. Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential. Experience in education or with persons with disabilities is preferred. Applications accepted until September 28, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for students not requiring exams.
• Ability to contribute to a positive team environment.
• Experience with persons with disabilities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, start, monitor, and end exams.
• Set up adaptive and computer equipment.
• Compile records and incident reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Calm under stress

Effective communication

Education

Registered student at UBC

Job description

Overview

Student (JFG) Job Category CUPE 2278 Teaching Assistants Job ProfileCUPE 2278 Hourly - Exam Invigilator Job Title Centre for Accessibility - Exam Invigilator-91 Department Invigilator | Program Support | Centre for Accessibility | Student Affairs Posting End Date September 28, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date April 30, 2026

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Exam Invigilator monitors the accommodated exams for students with disabilities. This Exam Invigilator will be expected to have the ability to take shifts between 7:30 AM and 10:00 PM and the flexibility to commit to an average of 12 hours of work per week.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Team Lead – Accommodated Exams. Is supervised by the Exam Coordinators and works in a team with other exam invigilators.

Work Performed

• Preparing, starting, monitoring, and ending exams for students with disabilities in private spaces or group settings.
• Setting up adaptive and computer equipment for exams.
• Compiling detailed and accurate records and incident reports.
• Ensuring examinees adhere to UBC and Centre for Accessibility exam procedures.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and to treat all students and colleagues with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Maintaining good communication with Exam Coordinators and working as part of a team with other invigilators.
• Ability to exercise discretion with tact when handling sensitive and/or confidential matters.
• Completing tasks assigned by Exam Coordinators.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Failure to provide service that meets these standards may create hardships for students with disabilities seeking academic accommodation, compromise the relationship of the Centre for Accessibility with community constituents who may experience marginalization or disadvantage as a result of the interaction, or negatively impact the public image of the unit and University.

Supervision

Receives supervision from the Exam Coordinators and the Team Lead – Accommodated Exams.

Supervision Given: None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be a registered student at the University of British Columbia
• Strong preference for students who are registered in courses that do not require exams
• Friendly demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to contribute to a positive, respectful and dynamic team environment
• Ability to work and remain calm while under stress and pressure
• Effective written and oral communication – compose detailed reports using clear, concise business English
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to accurately follow procedures
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to follow directions, work independently, and to work within a team environment
• Experience working with persons with disabilities, in education, or in a service-oriented environment an asset