Grader

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a position coordinating undergraduate assessment grading. The role involves grading quizzes, homework, exams, and presentations, posting grades, and returning assessments to students to support learning.

The ideal candidate has familiarity with McGill coursework, strong English writing skills, and experience with MyCourses or Excel for record-keeping. The position starts 2026-09-26 and ends 2026-12-22, with an estimated hourly wage of CAD 20.00.

Qualifications

• Experience grading quizzes, assignments, and exams.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback in English.
• Familiarity with grading rubrics and records management.
• MyCourses/Excel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Grade assignments and exams following set guidelines.
• Complete grading keys and provide detailed feedback.
• Return feedback by deadlines.
• Maintain grade records in MyCourses/Excel.
• Provide timely feedback to support student learning.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in progress

Tools

MyCourses

Excel

Job description

Job Description Summary

The grader is responsible for grading assessments, posting grades, and returning assessments to students. Assessments may include, but are not limited to, quizzes, homework, exams, and presentations.

Typical Functions

• (i.) Marks assignments and exams following set guidelines.
• (ii.) Completes grading keys and provides detailed, constructive feedback.
• (iii.) Completes grading and returns feedback by specified deadlines.
• (iv.) Maintains records of grades by entering them into MyCourses and/or Excel files.
• (v.) Provides timely feedback to support student learning and improvement.
• (vi.) The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent.

Estimated total number of hours 40

Qualifications

• Familiarity with course content, such as having previously completed FACC 100, FACC 250, FACC 400, or equivalent engineering communication coursework.
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in progress
• Strong written communication skills and demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback on written work in English.
• Attention to detail and ability to apply grading rubrics consistently.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet grading deadlines.
• Experience using MyCourses, Excel, or other learning management systems is considered an asset.

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: $20.00

Position Start Date: 2026-09-26

Position End Date: 2026-12-22

Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-25

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, [e-mail].

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