About this Invigilator role at McGill University
Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Hiring Unit:
Department of Chemistry
Exam Period:
September 29, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 203 midterm
October 7, 2026 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm - CHEM 514 midterm
October 7, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 603 midterm
October 8, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 381 midterm
October 15, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 345 midterm
October 28, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 212 midterm
November 4, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 381 midterm
November 11, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 203 midterm
November 19, 2026 - 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm - CHEM 603 midterm
Includes 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 the 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 ensuring 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 the 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 is 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.
Hourly Salary:
Deadline to Apply:
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, [email protected].
