Test Room Proctor

Algonquin College; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Ottawa seeks a part-time Test Room Proctor responsible for the invigilation of various assessments. The Proctor will ensure compliance with college policies and assist students, especially those with disabilities, in navigating testing systems. A two-year diploma and at least two years of experience in a Test Services facility are required. This role offers an hourly salary ranging from $25.92 to $30.01 with scheduled hours of up to 24 per week.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a Test Services facility in a post-secondary environment.
• Work experience in a customer-service driven office setting.
• Office experience with a client management database.

Responsibilities

• Invigilate tests and exams for a variety of assessments.
• Ensure all disability-related accommodations are in place.
• Support first-time users with online test booking systems.

Skills

Experience with persons with disabilities

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office proficiency

Database management skills

Education

Two-year diploma in Office Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Clockwork

Job description

Position Overview

Part‑time Test Room Proctor – Algonquin College – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

The Proctor is responsible for the invigilation of tests and exams for students and applicants participating in a wide range of assessments at the Algonquin College Test Centre and the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) Test Services.

Exams and assessment tools administered include but are not limited to college and university course exams, the Accuplacer placement tests, MCTU Exemption Tests, and tests for external educational institutions or organizations that Algonquin College has agreed to administer to examinees. Examinees may be applicants to Algonquin College, current Algonquin students, current Algonquin students with disabilities in need of accommodated tests/exams, students of external educational institutions or organizations, and those seeking trades certification.

The incumbent ensures that testing takes place per Algonquin College policies, the procedures of Testing Services, and the specific test administration requirements outlined by the test provider or vendor (e.g. Accuplacer). All disability‑related accommodations are put into place. The incumbent ensures the setup and troubleshooting of individual tests and exams are carried out each day.

The Proctor has a working knowledge of the CAL Database (Clockwork) and is required to support first‑time users in navigating the online test booking system. The Proctor also has a working knowledge of the Test Centre Online Booking System (TCOBS). The proctor will also be required to acquire a working knowledge of the testing platforms used to administer the full range of tests and exams delivered by Testing Services (e.g. Brightspace and Accuplacer).

Required Qualifications

• Two (2) year diploma or equivalent in Office Administration or related field of study;
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Test Services facility in a post‑secondary environment which includes comprehensive experience working with persons who have disabilities in an educational setting;
• Work experience in a complex detail‑oriented customer‑service driven computerized office setting;
• Experience in Microsoft Office and/or certification in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Office experience with a client database such as Clockwork.

Additional Information

Position type: Part‑time Support; Salary range: $25.92–$30.01 hourly; Scheduled weekly hours: 24; Anticipated start date: January 05 2026; Posting closing date: December 18 2025.

Employees who are part‑time internal candidates as defined by the Part‑time Support Collective Agreement will be given first consideration.

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal‑opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail]. We thank all those who apply; only those to be interviewed will be contacted.