Exam Proctor Positions

THIS AD IS FOR CUPE UNIT 2 positions.

You must be a registered Student at Trent University in order to apply.

The Department of English invites applications for CUPE 3908 Unit 2 Proctors vacancies for the 2025-2026 academic year. Positions are at various times during the Academic Year 2025-26.

The hourly rate of pay is in accordance with the CUPE 3908 Unit 2 collective agreement Appendix A Wage Rates: $19.27/hr + 4% vacation pay.

Proctor or invigilator shall be defined as an enrolled Trent University Student whose assigned duties are aiding Sessional Faculty 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.

Position(s) Available: 

Qualifications:

• Registered Trent University student: English Graduate students preferred
• Ability 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 

Application:

Applicants should send:

• Resume
• Copy of latest Academic Summary
• Joel Baetz

Submit Resume by email to:

Joel Baetz, Chair
English Department
705-748-1011 x. 5074
englishjobs@trentu.ca 

Enquires may be directed to Mac Fenwick by;
Email: mfenwick@trentu.ca


Deadline for receipt of applications: June 10, 2026

All positions are subject to budgetary approval by the Deans’ Office.

THIS AD IS FOR RETURNING TRENT STUDENTS ONLY

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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 CUPE 3908 Unit 2 Proctors for Winter 2026 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.

The hourly rate of pay is in accordance with the CUPE 3908 Unit 2 collective agreement Appendix A Wage Rates: $19.27/hr + 4% vacation pay.

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.

Position(s) Available:

Positions are at various times during the Winter examination period which runs from April 10th, 2026 until April 23rd, 2026. Examination start times are 8:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm, and 7:00pm. Proctor shifts begin 30 minutes prior to the official examination time and end up to 30 minutes after the examination has ended. Shifts are up to 4 hours in duration. 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 between March 23rd and April 2nd on weekdays at 10:00am.

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.

· Access to and monitoring of Microsoft Teams for duration of contract and during each shift.

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 – CUPE Unit 2 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 examproctorjobs@trentu.ca

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: March 6th, 2026.

Employees registered as students at Trent University are eligible to work up to 24 hours a week in this position, 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.

THIS AD IS FOR RETURNING TRENT STUDENTS ONLY