Marker-Grader OPER 4P41 Fall D2

brocku; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brock University in Ontario invites applicants for Marker-Grader positions (CUPE4207-1). The role involves marking assignments and exams and providing feedback, with potential invigilation or data entry as needed.

Requirements include a minimum 80% in the course, excellent English, and a track record of timely work; Master's or undergraduate degrees may influence pay. On-campus roles with a structured pay scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum 80% in the course being applied for or equivalent.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Previous marker/grader experience is an asset.
• Academic integrity and professionalism.
• Proven track record of completing tasks on time.

Responsibilities

• Mark assignments, term projects, case reports, midterms and exams with clear written feedback.
• Invigilate mid-terms/exams or enter grades into databases as requested.

Education

Master's degree (for compensation tier)

Undergraduate degree

Academic integrity

Excellent English language skills

Marker/Grader experience

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada's outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada's Best Employers and one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada's Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date: September 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group) Management Science

Compensation

Marker-Grader positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.

• Master's Degree Complete ($3 6.00 /hour) - Paid to employees who have completed a master's degree. (Rate effective September 1, 202 6 )
• Undergraduate Degree Complete ($31.04 /hour) Paid to employees who have completed a four-year honours degree or a three-year pass degree. (Rate effective September 1, 202 6 )
• Third Year Complete ($22.91 /hour) - Paid to employees who have completed the third year of an undergraduate honours degree. (Rate effective September 1, 202 6 )
• Second Year Complete ($20.15 /hour) Paid to employees who have completed the second year of an undergraduate degree. (Rate effective September 1, 202 6 )
• First Year Complete ($19 .00/hour) Paid to employees who have completed the first year of an undergraduate honours degree. (Rate effective September 1, 202 6 )

Duties

• The marker-grader is expected to mark assignments, term projects, case reports, midterms, progress exams, and/or final exams and must be prepared to provide written feedback to students that will clearly identify the basis of the grade assigned; whether it is due to substantive content, or to written communications, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, and overall structure and organization of the submission.
• The marker-grader may be expected to invigilate mid-terms and examinations for this course, or enter grades into databases, at the request of the course instructor.

Qualifications

• Proven competency in the subject area, including a minimum of 80% in the course being applied for (or equivalent) and an overall average of 80%.
• Excellent English Language Skills.
• Previous Marker/Grader experience would be an asset.
• Academic Integrity and Professionalism.
• Proven track record of working effectively and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement: Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People & Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website: http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms generally run from:

• Fall - September to December
• Winter - January to April
• Spring - May to July
• Summer - July to August

Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racia