Fall 2026 Dept of Civil Engineering - Final Exam Invigilator (CIVIL MASc & PhD Applicants Only)

About Toronto Metropolitan

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

Invigilator Responsibilities include:

• Conferring with the Supervising Instructor; attending mandatory training provided by the Supervising Instructor.
• Performing invigilation duties for mid-term as required.
• Being available up to 30 minutes before the exam and 30 minutes following the exam to assist the Professor as necessary
• 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;
• Setting up exam rooms and keeping test/exam rooms organized;
• Documenting any incidents during tests/exam and reporting incidents to faculty/contract lecturer
• Preparing completed exams for pick-up/delivery;
• Any other duties assigned.

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 TMU University test/exam policies and procedures
• Punctuality and reliability are essential
• Ability to use tact/discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential situations

Estimated hours assigned to be confirmed upon scheduling/availability and are approximately between 2-4 hours per exam (i.e. for a 2 hour exam with 30 min. set up assistance and 30 min. tear down assistance with Supervisor/Professor).

All Graduate Students interested in applying must also complete a Google Form by clicking here:https://forms.gle/SSoNNrSq4w9cvdi37 to let us know by course code which exams you will be available to invigilate. You must complete the Google Form in order for your application to be considered complete.

*Actual hours may vary at offer time dependent on qualifications and determined rate of pay. Employees can work up to a maximum of 130 hours per semester or 390 hours per academic year. Employees shall not be guaranteed work and when not on assignment they shall not receive any pay or payment in lieu of benefits.

Qualifications

ONLY Civil Engineering MASc and PhD Applicants will be considered

• Enrolled in: 1st year Masters, 2nd year Masters or PhD
• Greater preference will be accorded first to Doctoral candidates, then Master's candidates.
• 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

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 TMU University.

Invigilators will supervise the writing of tests and exams for the general TMU student population.

Salary & Compensation

September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
Exam Invigilator - $29.43 per hour

September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027
Exam Invigilator - $30.17 per hour

Additional Information

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

All interested applicants are required to familiarize themselves with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Course Management policy, https://www.torontomu.ca/senate/course-outline-policies/ Detailed course outlines for each course are available in the Department and the successful applicants are required to follow them. Calendar course descriptions can be found at

Toronto Metropolitan University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.