Staff - Union
BCGEU Okanagan Support Staff
BCGEU OK Hourly - Clerk IV
DRC Exam Invigilator
UBCO | Program Support | Exam and Accessibility Coordination | Disability Resource Centre
$26.10 - $29.93 CAD Hourly
July 30, 2026
Note:Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Job End Date
April 30, 2027
Multiple vacancies are available for this position.
At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.
The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) is a resource and a service centre that facilitates academic accommodations for students with disabilities and/or chronic medical conditions. One of the services that the DRCprovidesisexamsupervisionDRC ExamInvigilators provideinvigilationforUBCOstudents’examsin asmall group, private, and online environments. Students who write exams with the DRC are from all faculties and departments at UBC's Okanagan campus.
Organizational Status
TheDRC iscomprisedofaManager,1Receptionist, 1 Administrative Assistant,5 AccessibilityAdvisors,1Programsand Operations Coordinator, and 4 Exam Coordinators.This position reports to the Programs and Operations Coordinator.
Work Performed
1. Supervise/invigilateexamsaccordingtoUBCpoliciesandDRC proceduresandguidelines.
2. Administerexamaccommodationstostudentsasdirectedbythe DRC.
3. MaintainexamsecurityinaccordancewithUBC policyandDRCprotocols.
4. OtherdutiesrelatedtothepreparationofexammaterialwithintheDRC.
5. Examsmaybeinvigilatedintheonlineenvironmentand/orin-personenvironmentasrequired
6. OtherdutiesrelatedtoandinsupportoftheexamadministrationprocessesasdirectedbyDRCstaff.
Consequence of Error/Judgement
Invigilatorsdealwithuniquesituationsthatrequiresoundjudgment,goodunderstandingofthepoliciesand practicesguiding theirwork, andanability tomake sounddecisions.Any errorsindecisioncouldpotentially have operational, legal, and financial repercussions for the faculty, students, staff, and the department.
Diplomacyisrequired wheninteracting withfacultyand staff.Allinformationmust beaccurateandprovidedin a respectful, timely and supportive way. The confidentiality and security of the information being handled and discussed is of utmost importance. Failure to provide service that meets these standards may create hardships for students with disabilities seeking academic Accommodation, compromise the relationship of the Disability ResourceCentrewithserviceconsumerswhomayexperiencemarginalizationordisadvantageasaresultofthe interaction, or negatively impact the public image of the unit and University.
Supervision Received
InvigilatorsreporttotheProgramsandOperationsCoordinator, andtheday-to-daymanagementofschedules and duties is be managed by the Exam Coordinator team. Invigilators do not supervise other staff.
Supervision Given
Invigilators do not supervise other staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Preferenceisgivento graduate students who have a TA assignment as per the collective agreement.
Training requirements
- Completemandatoryonlinetrainingmodulesrelatedtoinvigilation.
- CompletemandataryUBCemployeeonlinemodulese.g., PrivacyandInformationSecurity Fundamentals training course; Workday training.
- Mustbeabletoattendoneofthemandatoryin-persontrainingsessions.
Other requirements
- Abletoprovideyourdailyscheduleofavailabilityfortheterm.
- This position is shift work that is scheduled according to the exam requests that DRC receives and invigilator availability Tests and exams may occur 7 days a week (Monday-Sunday), between 7:00am and 9:30pm (PST). As such, incumbents mustbeavailabletowork occasionaleveningsandweekendsduringtheregulartermandavailableforthese times more regularly during the 2-week formal final exam period. More details will be provided during training
- Abletocommittoworkingduringfinalexam period(DecemberandApril),MondaytoSunday,includingsplitshifts.
- Exhibitsthefollowingqualities:
The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is critical
Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail
Reliable and dependable
Computer skills for troubleshooting when necessary
Scribing skills – ability to type a minimum of 30 wpm
Understanding of disability-related issues
Expectations for all UBC employees:
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
