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Proctor - Adapted Exam Centre

University of Ottawa
Desmarais Hall, Canada, Canadapart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Aug 2026
💰 CA$72,000/yr

About the role

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty:

Service d'appui au succès scolaire / Student Academic Success Service

Unit:

Student Affairs, Operations & Exam Centre

Job Classification:

Proctor - Adapted Exams Centre (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Général / General

Course Title:

-

Course Code:

-

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/08/20

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/09/03

Description of tasks (hours):

Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.

Recherche / Research:0

Préparation / Preparation:0

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0

Correction - Notation / Grading:0

Surveillance / Proctoring:32

Formation / Training:4

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

55

Expected Enrolment:

n/a

Work Start Date:

octobre 12, 2026

Work End Date:

décembre 22, 2026

Total Work Hours:

36

Hourly Rate:

Surveillant / Proctor : $31.44 ou/or $37.73 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work:

Anglais | English, Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

The Exam Proctor – Adapted Exams invigilates accommodated exams for students registered with the Academic Accommodations Service. Working in a student-centred environment, the proctor ensures that exams are administered in accordance with approved accommodations while maintaining academic integrity, confidentiality, and a positive exam experience.
 

Proctors play a key role in supporting students who may experience disabilities, medical conditions, mental health challenges, or other accommodation needs. They exercise professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment while following established procedures and responding appropriately to student concerns.
 

Responsibilities 

  • Invigilate examinations for students registered with Academic Accommodations Service for both in person and online exams 

  • Respect the University’s policies and regulations, and Academic Accommodations procedures 

  • Respect individual accommodation plans and confidentiality of students  

  • Maintain academic integrity of examinations 

  • Maintain a high standard of client service 

  • Demonstrate empathy and compassion at all times 

  • Preparation of adaptive measures 

  • Retrieval, distribution, and collection of examinations in the exam room 

  • Delivery of completed exams to academic units 

  • Other exam-related administrative tasks
     

Essential Qualifications

  • Training in de-escalation and student support

  • Availability of a minimum of 10 hours per week throughout the contract period, including the final exam period.

  • Proven reliability, including strong attendance, punctuality, and adherence to procedures in previous roles.

  • Demonstrated ability to exercise empathy, professionalism, discretion, and initiative when supporting students

  • Experience supporting students with disabilities within an academic accommodations or accessibility service context
     

Preferred qualifications:

  • Familiarity with University of Ottawa campus services or similar institutional environments  

  • Strong client service experience in a student-facing role

Additional Information

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