Invigilator – MATH 242 (F26)

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal, Quebec seeks an Examination Invigilator to support MATH 242 on Oct 19, 2026. You will set up the room, ensure equipment works, and administer exam delivery.

You will monitor student conduct, assist with questions, manage paperwork, and report results to the professor. Strong communication, organization, and teamwork are essential; English is required, French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Client-focused and service oriented.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up examination room according to requirements and ensure equipment works.
• Administer the delivery of the exams and handle documentation.
• Handle students' problems and monitor compliance with exam rules.
• Alert the professor when students have questions.
• Collect exam materials and ensure nothing is left behind.
• Report back to the professor and ensure delivery of exams.

Skills

Client-focused

Punctual

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High-School Diploma

Job description

Hiring Unit: Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Exam Period: MATH 242 - October 19th 2026 (7:00pm-9:00pm plus setup and takedown)

Position Summary

• Responsible for setting up the examination room according to specific requirements as well as ensuring that equipment and facilities are functioning properly.
• Administers the delivery of the exams and documentation.
• Handles students' problems.
• Ensures that students comply with regulations with respect to exams.
• Alerts professor when students have a question.
• At the end of the examination period, collects all exam materials and ensures nothing is left behind in the examination room(s).
• Responsible for reporting back to the professor and ensure delivery of the exams.

Qualifications

• Must be client-focused and service oriented.
• Punctual.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills, and an ability to transmit and receive information accurately.
• Demonstrates ability to listen and efficiently assist clients with problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to act in an acceptable manner so as not to disrupt students writing the exams.
• English, spoken and read.
• French an asset.

Experience and education

• High-School Diploma is the minimum requirement.
• Priority will be given to candidates who are already in McGill's priority pool.

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec, and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.

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.

Salary: $18.00/hour 11.02 – “An Employee that holds more than one position at the University must inform their Supervisor in writing, on the application form or during the course of the Employee’s appointment, of any other assignments presently held at the University.”

Hourly Salary: (AGSEM Invigilator) $18.00

Deadline to Apply: 2026-09-25

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