Proctors - Faculty of Science 2025-26

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

Western Science ranks among Canada's top ten Faculties of Science. With 1,215 faculty and staff, over seven departments and six centres, the Faculty of Science is dedicated to advancing the scientific frontier in order to address societal challenges.

Western Science offers a world-class and high impact learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Home to 90 academic programs, incorporating inter- and multidisciplinary research, Western Science trains over 5,300 students annually.

Responsibilities

The Proctor will assist instructors with administering exams, including written tests, multiple choice, and tests completed electronically. The incumbent will distribute exams, review student cards to confirm they match the name on the exam and belong to the student presenting the card, and will oversee the students as they complete their exams. Once the exams are completed, the incumbent will collect each one, ensuring that all required forms are collected back from each student as applicable, safeguard the exams and submit them for marking.

Qualifications

Education:

• No Degree, Diploma, or Professional Designation required

Experience:

• 1 year of experience providing customer service

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
• Ability to confront issues or situations in an objective manner
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate information and make appropriate decisions
• Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
• Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs

Why Western?

Western University is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.

Background Checks

N/A

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.