Look under School for the Study of Canada on the Human Resources page. Postings for both Peterborough and Durham, application deadlines vary. Please send applications to castjobs@trentu.ca
Positions for Sessional Faculty Members for Winter 2026 are now open. Look below for Student Marker positions.
THIS AD IS FOR CUPE UNIT 2 positions.
You must be a registered Student at Trent University in order to apply.
The Office of the Dean of Arts and Science invites applications from Graduate students and fourth-year Undergraduate students for Proctors for Fall 2025 final examinations in Peterborough and Durham. The primary purpose of the Exam Proctor position is to ensure the academic integrity of the examination as specified in Trent University’s Academic Integrity Policies.
Positions are at various times during the examination period which runs from December 5th until December 19th, 2025. Examination start times are at 8:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm, and 7:00pm. Proctor shifts begin 30 minutes prior to the official examination time with a duration of up to 4 hours. There is a possibility of being scheduled for two shifts in one day. Shifts will take place on both Peterborough and Durham campuses.
Successful applicants are required to attend an in-person, one-hour mandatory (paid) training session that will take place before the start of the examination period. Training sessions will be offered during the week of November 24th on weekdays at 10:00am and 1:30pm. Additional sessions may be added if needed.
The hourly rate of pay is in accordance with the CUPE 3908 Unit 2 Collective Agreement and may be found in Appendix A Wage Rates on page 62 of the CUPE Unit 2 collective agreement.
Proctor shall be defined as an enrolled Trent University Student whose assigned duties are aiding Course Instructors in the administration of exams by:
Handing out blank exam booklets before the exam;
Collecting unused exam booklets after the exam;
Being present in the exam room for the scheduled duration of the exam;
Being aware of Trent’s academic integrity policies.
Qualifications:
- Registered Trent University student: Graduate students preferred; fourth-year Undergraduate students (minimum 15 credits completed) are also eligible.
- No record of academic integrity violations.
- Able to circulate quietly and comfortably around the examination room during the examination.
- Capable of maintaining alertness and attentiveness for the full duration of the examination to effectively monitor student activity.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Able to respond calmly and professionally to students experiencing stress or anxiety.
- Confident in enforcing academic integrity policies and procedures with fairness and consistency.
- Reliable and punctual, with a commitment to timely arrival and readiness for all scheduled shifts.
- Previous proctoring experience is an asset.
- Must be available to attend a mandatory 1-hour, in-person training session.
- Priority will be given to applicants who can commit to four or more shifts during the examination period.
Application:
Resume
A copy of your latest Academic Summary
Completed application form, including providing your availability. This form will be emailed to you for completion after you submit your resume and academic summary. Your application will not be considered complete until the form is submitted. Please ensure you do not have any exam conflicts during the shifts you indicate as available.
Please title the email subject as “Last Name, First Name – Proctor Application, Campus Location” to submit your resume and academic summary.
Submit application by email to:
Lara Hintelmann
Office of the Deans of Arts and Science
Lady Eaton College 204.2
705-748-1011 ext. 6033
Enquiries may be directed to Lara Hintelmann by; E-mail: examproctorjobs@trentu.ca or by phone: 705-748-1011 ext. 6033
Deadline for receipt of application: November 8th, 2025.
Employees registered as students at Trent University are eligible to work up to 24 hours a week, providing they comply with other relevant guidelines/polices, such as Graduate Student Status, Trent Work Study Program, Work Permits, Employment Standards, etc.
All positions are subject to budgetary approval by the Deans’ Office.
Graduate Teaching Positions 2026-27 (tba)
These positions are available for those graduate students who have Graduate Teaching Assistant Funding.
Application Procedure (as per CUPE 2 collective agreement): All GTAs are required to submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter that will serve as a statement of interest for their preferred courses -- please ensure a fall and a winter course are indicated.. Returning Graduate Teaching Assistants will have until June 14th to indicate preferred courses, after which remaining courses will be assigned to the incoming GTAs. Please have applications in by July 2, 2026! Applications should be sent to castjobs@trentu.ca, attention Dr. Heather Nicol, Director, School for the Study of Canada.
CUPE 2 Student Marker positions will be posted as they arise.
Student Marker CAST 3243H, WI 2026 - applications due Nov 15, 2025.
Inquiries may be directed to Jeannine Crowe (SSC-UG AAA) by E-mail: castjobs@trentu.ca or by phone : 705 748 1817
All positions are subject to approval by the Dean’s office. It is not often that we have grading positions outside of GTA assignments.
Graduate Course Instructor Teaching Positions
There are no positions available for the 2025-26 session
Contact: Heather Nicol, Director SSC: castjobs@trentu.ca
Application Process: Please submit an up to date CV and cover letter in PDF format to castjobs@trentu.ca by August 01. Please ensure that you have indicated your preferred course in your cover letter.
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