Invigilator – MATH 263 (F26)

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University in Montreal, QC, seeks an invigilator to manage exam rooms, deliver exams, and assist students during assessment periods. You will ensure proper setup, monitor compliance with rules, and promptly report issues to the supervising professor.

The role requires strong customer service, reliability, and clear communication in English, with French being an asset. Position pays $18.00 per hour, based in Montreal, with work performed on campus.

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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up the examination room according to specific requirements and ensures equipment/facilities function properly.
• Administers the delivery of the exams and documentation.
• Handles students' problems.
• Ensures students comply with exam regulations.
• Alerts professor when students have a question.
• At end of examination period, collects all exam materials and ensures nothing is left behind.
• Reports back to the professor and ensures delivery of the exams.

Skills

Client-focused

Punctual

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Active listening

Follow instructions

Independent work

Discretion during exams

English proficiency

French beneficial

Education

High-School Diploma

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Exam Period

• MATH 263 - October 15th 2026 (7:05pm-8:25pm 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.

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.”

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: (AGSEM Invigilator) $18.00

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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