IELTS Invigilator - Burlington/Hamilton

Job Summary

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the leading language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. This position is responsible for the administration, organization, and smooth running of IELTS tests in accordance with IELTS rules and regulations in an environment that enables candidates to perform their best. The position is part-time, as IELTS tests are delivered three Saturdays and occasionally on Sundays, starting at 7:00 AM. Candidates will need to be available for six to eight hours on these days.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with the setup of testing venues by laying out stationery, equipment, and test materials in accordance with IELTS regulations
• Closely follow and enforce testing procedures and regulations
• Assist candidates prior to the start of the test by directing them to their seats and advising them about possessions permitted in the testing venues
• Ensuring that candidates do not talk once inside the testing venues
• Invigilation during tests
• Dealing with queries raised by candidates in accordance with IELTS procedures
• Dealing with testing irregularities in accordance with IELTS procedures
• Check attendance during tests
• Control and manage the test environment
• Perform regular identity checks prior to and during the test

Qualifications and Skills

• A competent level of English communication
• Successful completion of Secondary/High School diploma
• Understand and commit to maintaining appropriate standards of confidentiality and security of materials
• Understand the importance of criteria and protocol related to assessment, and test administration
• Dependability, reliability, punctuality
• Customer service skills
• Appreciation and understanding of differences in cultural communication styles

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have Ielts Test day staff experience?

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Expected start date: 2024-03-23