Proctor - Adapted Exam Centre

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location where work is to be performed:

Main Campus

Session:

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty:

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

Unit:

Student Affairs, Operations & Exam Centre_Proctors

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):

2026/10/06

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

2026/10/20

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:100

Formation / Training:10

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

150

Expected Enrolment:

n/a

Work Start Date:

janvier 04, 2027

Work End Date:

avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

110

Hourly Rate:

• Surveillant / Proctor : $31.44 ou/or $37.73 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)
• Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.

Method of Delivery:

-

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 and/or Comments:

All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

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