Job Description
Scribe Invigilator - Limited Term
Tracking Code: req1898
Faculty/Department: Office of Student Life
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Limited Term
Hourly Rate: $24.53 per hour
Posting Date: February 19, 2026
Closing Date: March 4, 2026
Job Summary: Ontario Tech
University is seeking attentive individuals for the casual, part-time position
of Scribe Invigilator in the Office of Student Life. Reporting to the Manager,
Test Centre and Integrated Services, Scribe Invigilators provide critical
one-on-one support to students registered with Student Accessibility Services,
ensuring equitable access to exams by transcribing responses and/or reading
exam content aloud as per approved accommodations. We welcome applicants with academic backgrounds in Engineering,
Math, Physics, Nursing, Health Sciences, and Computer Science, as many
students receiving support write exams in these subject areas.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Writing
or typing responses exactly as dictated by the student, ensuring no
rewording or alterations are made - Reading
exam questions aloud if the student requires both reading and scribing
support, strictly following the printed text without rephrasing or
interpreting - Assisting
the student in navigating digital exam platforms if required, including
navigating between sections, handling software interfaces, or using
assistive technology - Requesting
clarification on capitalization, punctuation, and spelling, and allowing
the student to review and edit responses for accuracy - Adhering
strictly to protocols, maintaining neutrality, and refraining from
prompting or providing hints to the student - Maintaining
confidentiality of the exam content, as well as any personal or
accommodation information about the student, in alignment with Test Centre
and Student Accessibility Services' privacy standards - Arriving
on time to review protocols and prepare for any specific student
accommodations - Coordinating
closely with the Chief Invigilator to ensure that all accommodations and
exam protocols are consistently met - Assist
with the cleaning up of testing rooms - Be
aware of exam anomalies, and report incidents using the university, Test
Centre, and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) procedures - Enforce
Test Centre protocol, complete appropriate paperwork during each shift,
maintain Test Centre security, and uphold a high level of confidentiality - Ensure
academic integrity is maintained throughout all exam activities - Other
duties as assigned
Required Skills:
- Understanding
of legislative requirements in the area of human rights and accessibility - Strong
listening and typing or handwriting skills - Excellent
verbal communication and clarity - Ability
to remain neutral, non-intrusive, and patient - Awareness
of accessibility principles and privacy/confidentiality standards - Comfort
with basic computer and exam software platforms - Ability
to follow protocols precisely and work one-on-one in a professional manner - Good
judgment, decision-making making and problem-solving skills - Superior
organizational skills - Ability
to work effectively individually and within a team environment - Computer
word processing and database skills - Collaborate
and communicate effectively in writing and orally - Proven
ability to carry out detailed procedures - Proven
ability to multitask and works well under pressure with strict deadlines. - Demonstrated
ability to take initiative, problem solve and exercise sound judgment - Ability
to travel to and work out of two locations
Required Education:
- Completion
of post-secondary school program (college diploma or university degree)
* Verification of Academic credentials may be required
Required Education:
- We
welcome applicants from diverse academic backgrounds. Familiarity with
subject areas such as engineering, mathematics, physics, nursing,
health sciences, or computer science is considered a strong asset, as
it will support students during discipline-specific exams. - Minimum
1 year of experience working in an accommodated Test Centre (preferred) - Minimum
1 year of customer service experience (preferred)
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until March 4, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant/Invigilator and will be subject to the terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the university and the PSAC. To the extent that policies are not included in the collective agreement, employment will also be governed by the university's policies which may also be found on our website and which may be amended from time-to-time.
Ontario
Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization
and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified
candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations,
Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons,
persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or
2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in
Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university's Accessibility Policy
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 4/6/2026
Expected End Date: 8/31/2026