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Enrolment Services (ES) Application & Preamble

Note 1: This application is NOT open to current full-time McGill University employees in Administrative & Support positions.

Note 2: To be considered for an invigilator position, you MUST apply through our official posting located in Workday. 

IF you already have a position at McGill please apply using the internal Workday application

IF you are new to McGill and don't already hold a position, please use the external Workday application

Date of Posting: Wednesday October 1st, 2025

Hiring Unit: Exam Office, Enrolment Services

Invigilation Assignment:

  • December Final Exams
  • March Deferred & Supplemental Exams
  • Ad Hoc and Proctor Exams

Dates of Assignment:

December 2025 Final Exams

 March 2026 Supplemental/Deferred Exams Ad Hoc & Proctor Exams
December 5 - 19, 2025 March 2, 3 & 5, 2026 Ongoing

Read the details below before completing the application:

  1. Description of Duties: Under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Invigilator and the Exam Deputy, the primary responsibility of invigilators is to supervise exams, enforce the University Exam Regulations, and provide an environment which will allow each student to perform to the best of their abilities on their exam. Invigilators are expected to ensure that there are no distractions or disruptions in the area where students are writing their exams. Invigilators must pay constant attention to students under their surveillance, to ensure that cheating does not take place. Invigilators are responsible and accountable for all exams and exam materials in their possession.
  2. Requirements: To be eligible to work as an invigilator, you must: 
  • At a minimum, have a high school leaving certificate
  • Have experience working in a university or school setting
  • Speak fluent English; French is an asset
  • Be present at all shift(s) assigned to you based on your stated availability
  • Be punctual for your shift(s)
  • Hold a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
  1. NOTE: Having a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a condition of employment. If you are an international student, you must hold a valid immigration document allowing you to be employed by McGill University.
  2. Salary: The rate of pay for invigilators is $18/hour 
  3. Shifts available are:
Morning Shift Afternoon Shift Evening Shift
8:15 AM-12:30 PM 1:15 PM-5:30 PM 5:45 PM - 10:30 PM
  1. Eligible candidates, must complete the form below.
  2. Deadline to apply:  Monday October 8, 9AM
 
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Personal Information
Employment Information
Language Skills
Availability

Invigilation Assignment

Please select the invigilation assignment(s) for which you are available. Eligible candidates who are hired will be contacted closer to the start of their specific availability, and a schedule will be created based on that information. This schedule will be shared with each hired candidate with a deadline to review and provide any changes. After this deadline has passed, the invigilator's schedule is deemed final, and they are expected to be present for ALL assigned shifts.

For the Final Exam and Supplemental & Deferred Exams a FINAL schedule will be sent to each invigilator hired for that exam period, one week before the start of assignments.
Test Questions
Do students need to show their ID to enter the exam space?
Sleeping, eating and being on a laptop are permitted while invigilating an exam
The student's McGill ID card needs to be placed where while writing an exam?
How long do the students have to write their exam?

IMPORTANT REMINDER: 
In order to minimize delays in pay when you have been hired, if you are a returning invigilator, please ensure that your mailing address and banking information are current in Minerva
Make any necessary changes to your record through Minerva.

If you have any questions or difficulty submitting this application, you may contact the Invigilation Office by email at invigilation [at] mcgill.ca (invigilation).

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