CPA Western School of Business Looking for IT Proctor, CPAWSB Exams at Saskatoon, SK Full Time

General

The CPA Western School of Business (CPAWSB or the School) delivers innovative, competency-based learning education to more than 15,000 learners in Western and Northern Canada who are completing their formal education towards certification as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in Canada. CPAWSB delivers the CPA preparatory courses and the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) through a combination of online distance learning and face-to-face modules that lead to the national Common Final Examination (CFE). The School provides excellent service in meeting candidates’ learning and support needs and to working effectively with stakeholders. More information about the School is available at www.cpawsb.ca.

Primary Purpose of the Role Within the Organization:

IT Proctors’ provide technical support to exam writers using CPAWSB issued laptops, assist the monitoring writers to ensure exam rules and regulations are upheld, and submit incident reports with details of technical issues experienced.

Hours and Compensation:

· Hourly contracted for each exam session

· $60.00 /hour

Reporting and Work Relationships:

IT Proctors report to the Exam Contractor Management Team

IT Proctors will work with other exam contractors at their location, such as Exam Supervisors and Invigilators. Coordination between support roles is necessary to ensure the overall success of the examinations.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that the requirement set by CPA Canada and CPAWSB are met.
Assist exam writers with technical issues related to the exam software being used before, during, and after the exams.

Bring the following items to exam center:

• Portable printer with spare ink cartridge and paper
• Cell phone, capable of being set to vibrate
• Laptop, with the following minimum capabilities:
• 2 GB of RAM
• 1 GB of available hard drive space
• Two available USB ports
• Windows 7, 8 or 10 (32 or 64-bit OS)
• Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome
• Wi-Fi Internet access

Qualifications

• Background in IT, specifically software and hardware troubleshooting. Training for exam software utilized for the exam delivery will be provided.
• Ability to work under pressure, and able to maintain a calm, reassuring and professional demeanor while addressing exam writers’ technical issues.
• Ability to check, test, and transport laptops pre and post-exam, when/if required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and the ability to apply professional judgment.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Training

Approved IT proctor applicants are required to complete specific training before receiving a contract offer. Additional hands-on training will be provided on site during exams.

All contractors are required to complete ongoing training as part of remaining active in the CPAWSB contractor pool and to receive contract offers.

Applications

CPAWSB has a 3 stage process for bringing on new applicants. You can review this information on the CPAWSB website located here: Exam IT Proctor (cpawsb.ca)

Completing an application (via the link below) for this position is Stage 1. If you are selected you will be moved to Stage 2 to review additional training information prior to Stage 3, where you do hands on training on-site at an examination.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity please apply via the link provided below. Applications that are received via email and not through the link provided below may not be considered.

Stage 1 Application: https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50139078/IT-Proctor-Application-Process

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 days

Salary: $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
CPAWSB exam contractors will be required to:
Wear masks on-site for the duration of the exam.
Attest they are fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine.
Agree to a waiver acknowledging they understand the risks of attending an in-person exam.

Application deadline: 2022-04-17
Expected start date: 2022-05-25