Invigilator (Casual Part Time)

MOHAWK COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CAAT pension plan candidate

Discounted athletic facility rates

Wellness events

Job summary

Mohawk College invites applications for a casual part-time Invigilator. The role oversees test administration, proctoring, and maintaining a quiet testing atmosphere on campus across multiple sites as needed.

Evening and weekend work are required, with the potential to travel to satellite campuses. Applicants should hold a secondary school diploma, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be reliable and detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• A secondary school diploma or equivalent, with 1–3 years of practical experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a team and remain punctual and reliable.
• Flexible scheduling with evening and weekend work as required.
• Commitment to privacy, confidentiality and testing integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of tests to ensure efficient testing processes.
• Ensure fair and proper conduct in testing environments to support student performance.
• Proctor assessments to maintain academic honesty.
• Relay testing instructions per instructor guidance.
• Review accommodations with students discretely and confidentially.
• Maintain quiet, secure testing environments and test material security.
• Troubleshoot minor technical issues with testing software and hardware.
• Assist with paperwork and setting up testing stations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Teamwork

Punctual

Attention to detail

Testing environment knowledge

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Office practices

Testing procedures

Job description

Invigilator (Casual Part Time)

Status: Casual Part-Time

Hours: Up to 24 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell, Stoney Creek, IAHS

Rate of Pay: $17.60 per hour, plus 6% in lieu of vacation

Vacancy Status: Multiple vacancies available

Posting Date:September 25th, 2026

Closing Date:October 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Under the direction of the Manager, Equitable Learning as a professional staff member, the Invigilator oversees the organization and management of the testing.They are also responsible for proctoring and administering tests to groups, learners, applicants and students while maintaining a quiet atmosphere for testing. The Invigilator is also responsible for following Mohawk Testing Centre’s testing protocol as required by faculty or staff.

As the majority of testing will be administered in-person, this position will be on campus. Evening and weekend work required. Candidate must be willing to work or travel to satellite Mohawk College campuses to deliver testing as needed. This position will typically be scheduled a minimum of 2-3 days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintaining an ongoing knowledge of tests administered to ensure efficiencies in testing processes.
• Ensure the fair and proper conduct in the testing environment that enables a student to perform at their best.
• Proctoring assessments and tests to ensure academic honesty.
• Relaying testing instructions to a student as provided by the instructor.
• Reviewing all accommodations with the student in a discrete and confidential manner.
• Maintain a quiet and secure atmosphere for testing.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all test materials and other test documents.
• Troubleshooting various minor technical problems that occur with software programs and computers in the Testing Centre and in a remote environment.
• Reading testing material or scribing answers for students that require this function as a part of their testing accommodation.
• Office duties such as preparing paperwork, setting up computers, maintaining testing area.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A secondary school diploma or equivalent, and more than one year and up to three years of practical experience.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; be self-directed; have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to work in a team environment with others.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Maintain attention to detail, organized work environment and show respect and sensitivity.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, and standardized testing tools.
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to adhere to the College policies, procedures and/or associated legislation related to privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required (evening and weekend work is required).
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to gain experience and build relationships at a Hamilton/Niagara Top Employer.
• Access to professional development opportunities.
• Option to enroll in Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• Discounted rate for full-service athletic facility and instructor-led classes.
• Opportunities to engage in wellness events and activities.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/