Invigilator, Department of Accountancy
Last updated: September 6, 2024, 3:17 p.m.
Job title: Invigilator
Date posted: August 28, 2024
Application deadline: September 27, 2024
Position requirements
We are looking for professional, ethical, responsible, reliable, committed, and punctual people who are fluent in English (spoken and written); who can communicate effectively (read aloud correctly and understandably); who are able to work in a stressful environment, handle difficult situations and resolve problems.
Must be able to work as part of a team or individually.
Basic to moderate French (spoken) is an asset.
Current undergraduate students are not eligible for this position.
Description of job duties
The Primary purpose of the exam invigilator is to ensure the integrity of the examination exercise as specified in Concordia's Academic Code of Conduct.
The exam invigilator is the primary contact for students in the exam room and is responsible for administering all aspects of the examination. They are required to adhere to the instructions for each individual exam as presented by the professor and ensure that students understand and comply with those instructions.
Invigilators report instances of offences committed by students under the Academic code of conduct during an examination including: cheating; falsification of documents or other dishonest behavior; distribute and collect exam documents; monitor the class while the exam is in session; accompany students who need to leave the classroom for any reason once the exam is underway, including accompanying students to the restroom; act as the point of first contact for the students and faculty who may have a problem in the exam room and escalate issues as appropriate to the Supervisor.
The Invigilator will ensure that all exam-related paperwork and processes (such as incident reports) are completed during and by the end of each shift. They must ensure the security of examination documents.
The Exam Invigilator reports directly to the Professor of Accountancy.
Application instructions
Please submit a C.V. (Curriculum Vitae) to Catherine Sarrazin by email at catherine.sarrazin@concordia.ca.
Please note that the Employee working in more than one (1) Hiring Unit must inform his Immediate Supervisor if an appointment would allow them to reach or exceed forty (40) hours of work in one (1) week.
Rate of pay
$15.75 per hour
$16.75 per hour (Lead Invigilator Rate)
The Department’s research activities include theoretical, empirical and applied contributions — all aimed at furthering knowledge in the field. Its teaching activities cover a wide range of topics including corporate finance, investment, international finance, personal finance, optimization techniques, portfolio management, options and futures and fluctuations in security prices, exchange rates, and interest rates.
Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business is one of the leading business schools in the country and one of the largest in the world, with a total student population of over 9,000. Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, the AACSB-accredited school offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. The school’s internationally renowned faculty members are constantly pushing the boundaries of business research and many of them have been recognized for their exceptional teaching and scholarship. The school’s vision is to be one of the world’s most relevant, responsible and respected business schools. With a mission to provide an engaging learning and research environment that empowers its community to achieve its greatest potential for the betterment of business and society, the John Molson School of Business works tirelessly to provide a constantly evolving curriculum that reflects current business trends and climates.
For more information on the John Molson School of Business, please visit: www.concordia.ca/jmsb.
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, on the traditional lands and waters of the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation, is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Building on the skills of our faculty and the strengths of Indigenous, local, and global partnerships, we set our sights further and more broadly than others and align the quality of learning opportunities to larger trends and substantial challenges facing society.
“Concordia is a young, forward-looking university. It’s a unique place where experimentation, innovation and creativity are truly valued. Our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni all contribute to our momentum as Canada’s next-gen university.” — Concordia President Graham Carr.
Profoundly global, Concordia is North America’s top university under the age of 50 and is recognized for attracting some of the most talented faculty and students from around the world. Driven by ambition, innovation and a commitment to reconciliation, research and community engagement, Concordia is celebrated for advancing transformative learning, convergent thinking and public impact.
Tiohtià:ke/Montreal, is exceptional; safe, vibrant and diverse, with new things to discover around every corner. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather and conduct our activities. With a population of 1.7 million, Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is home to four major universities and several clinical research centres and has been named the best student city in the world. It offers the most affordable tuition in Canada.
The city enjoys a thriving multicultural scene. Bilingualism is a part of Montreal’s tradition and adds to its inspiring atmosphere. While supporting a significant anglophone population, it is the one of the largest French-speaking cities in the world.
Montreal is famed for its innovative culinary scene and festivals. It was also the first metropolis to be designated a UNESCO City of Design by the Global Alliance for Cultural Diversity.
The city is recognized globally as an important centre for commerce, aerospace, transport, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design, gaming and film.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQI+ persons, and persons with disabilities; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications.
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applications must include one of the following statements:
Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
or
No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
