Testing Centre Invigilator - Casual Part Time/On Call

Status: Casual Part Time/ On Call

Hours: Up to 24 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell, Stoney Creek, IAHS

Rate of Pay: $17.60

Posting Date: August 23rd, 2023

Closing Date: Posted until filled

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees. We are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. 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 equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Mohawk College is currently recruiting for our next

Testing Centre Invigilator

Under the direction of the Manager, Testing Centres, 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.

Responsibilities

This position works with students, faculty and staff on a regular basis and requires the incumbent to use tact and diplomacy in carrying out his or her day-to-day activities. The duties associated with this position will involve considerable exposure to confidential records and student information. Specific responsibilities include:

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

Invigilator availability must be open for exam periods as outlined in the Mohawk College academic calendar: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/academic-and-important-dates

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.
• Demonstrate his or her understanding and ability to adhere to the College policies, procedures and/or associated legislation related to privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms, such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Maintain attention to detail, organized work environment and show respect and sensitivity.
• Be able to work in a team environment with others.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedure, and standardized testing tools.
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment and access assistance from staff as required.
• Be available to work at any of the three Mohawk College campuses (Fennell, Stoney Creek and McMaster) therefore, applicant must have access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Have a positive and friendly attitude and project self-confidence.
• Have a secondary school diploma, or equivalent and more than one year and up to three years of practical experience in a related area.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required (evening and weekend work is required).
• Possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; be self-directed; have the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Mohawk College prioritizes recruiting and retaining diverse employees. With this in mind, the College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (905) 575 - 2047.

Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, S2LGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information concerning the Mohawk College strategic plan, please see: strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/