Proctor - Adapted Exam Centre
About this role
Posting Reason:
New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:
Main CampusSession:
2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automneFaculty:
Service d'appui au succès scolaire / Student Academic Success ServiceUnit:
Student Affairs, Operations & Exam CentreJob Classification:
Proctor - Adapted Exams Centre (CUPE)Posting Type:
Général / GeneralCourse Title:
-Course Code:
-Section:
Supervisor name (if known):
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/08/20Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/09/03Description 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:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:32Formation / Training:4Autre / Other:0Number of positions:
55Expected Enrolment:
n/aWork Start Date:
octobre 12, 2026Work End Date:
décembre 22, 2026Total Work Hours:
36Hourly 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 | FrenchRequirements and Nature of Work:
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.
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
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