Accommodation Exam Invigilator

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto Metropolitan University

Toronto, ON, Canada

CAD 30.17-30.17 / hour

Posted on Aug 14, 2026

Toronto Metropolitan University is Canada's leader in innovative, career-focused education and a university clearly on the move. It is a distinctly urban university with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Toronto Metropolitan University has a mission to serve societal need and a long-standing commitment to engaging its community.

Guided by a bold Academic Plan, an ambitious research agenda, and a Master Plan to revitalize the campus and surrounding neighbourhood, Toronto Metropolitan University is the most applied-to university in Ontario relative to available spaces, and its reputation with business and community leaders continues to rise.

We offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. Culturally diverse and inclusive, the university is home to 38,950 students, including 2,300 master's and PhD students, nearly 2,700 faculty and staff, and more than 170,000 alumni worldwide. Research at Toronto Metropolitan University is on a trajectory of success and growth: externally funded research has doubled in the past four years. The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education. The university's focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is represented most distinctly by the Digital Media Zone, a place for students to collaborate and bring their digital ideas to the marketplace.

Toronto Metropolitan University is reshaping the downtown core of Toronto with three new buildings: the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, the Toronto Metropolitan University Image Centre in the heart of campus, and a Student Learning Centre on Yonge Street. In addition, currently in progress is the development of a new multipurpose building, the Church Street development (CSD). This new building will be located just north of Dundas on Church Street and will be home to four academic health services programs, Toronto Met. University food services, administration, and a student residence.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Attending employer orientation workshops; attending mandatory employer training.
  • Invigilating tests and exams facilitated at the Test Centre
  • Maintaining academic integrity by strictly adhering to the University’s regulations, policies, and procedures regarding tests/exams;
  • Maintaining confidentiality of student and test/exam information; Ensuring each student receives authorized accommodations;
  • Setting up exam rooms and keeping test/exam rooms organized;
  • Documenting any incidents during tests/exam and reporting incidents to Test Centre Coordinator;
  • Preparing completed exams for pick-up/delivery;
  • Any other duties assigned.

The in-person Test Centre is open from 8:00am to 9:30pm, 7 days a week, and invigilators are expected to provide availability for these hours. Invigilators are expected to provide at least 20 hours of availability per week. Due to fluctuating demand, the Test Centre cannot guarantee a certain number of hours each week. Invigilators should expect less hours during January and May to September.

Required skills include:

  • Oral and written communication skills. Invigilators should be able to provide clear, concise, and factual reports in business English.
  • Ability to handle emergency situations effectively
  • Able to manage stressful situations with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Understanding of Toronto Metropolitan University test/exam policies and procedures
  • Punctuality and reliability are essential
  • Ability to use tact/discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential situations
  • Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred

130.0 Hours/Term Performing invigilation duties for mid-term or final exams as required.

*Total Hours of Work are not guaranteed, as we cannot predict the number of exams to be invigilated.

Qualification Description:

  • Previous evaluation of performance as an Invigilator at the University (if applicable).
  • Enrolled in:Must be in 1st year Masters, 2nd year Masters or PhD
  • Greater preference will be accorded first to Doctoral candidates, then Master's candidates.

The job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 1 Collective Agreement. Preference will be given to graduate students enrolled in either a Master’s or PhD program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Invigilators will supervise the writing of tests and exams by students with documented disabilities, registered with Academic Accommodation Support.

September 1, 2026 to December 23, 2026
Exam Invigilator - $30.17 per hour

Student Wellbeing encompasses a variety of health, wellbeing, and academic services and supports at Toronto Metropolitan University that reflects on a university community that is fully committed and engaged in developing and sustaining supportive environments that fosterwellbeing and academic success. We offer services and support to students through six support areas: Academic Accommodation Support, Centre for Student Development & Counseling, Health Promotion Programs, Medical Centre, Test Centre and ThriveRU. For more information visit www.torontomu.ca/student-wellbeing