Exam Administrator

Location: Richmond, BC, On-site, 5 days per week

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Duration: 6-month contract

Background Check Requirement: Successful completion of a background check is required

About the Opportunity

If you’re someone who enjoys detail-oriented work but also likes connecting with people, this 4-month contract offers a great mix of both. You’ll join the standards and assessment function of a public sector organization, supporting the secure administration, invigilation and processing of trade examinations.

This position is fully on-site due to the hands-on and confidential nature of the work. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where there is always support nearby, helping test takers feel comfortable and prepared while ensuring exam security, accuracy and established procedures are maintained.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a welcoming, collaborative team with experienced leaders who understand the work firsthand and provide hands-on onboarding, training and job shadowing. This could be a great opportunity for a professional who is self-motivated, comfortable with routine and nuanced tasks, and looking to build experience in a structured professional environment.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll welcome test takers, explain exam procedures and codes of conduct, and oversee up to three accommodated exams per day.

• You’ll monitor examinations, maintain exam security and document or escalate potential issues.

• You’ll mark Scantron-based exams, upload results and accurately record information in a large Excel tracking log.

• You’ll schedule and book examinations, ensuring the correct exam, course and level information is recorded.

• You’ll receive and process courier packages, carefully reconciling incoming and outgoing confidential exam materials.

• You’ll balance focused administrative work with face-to-face support for test takers, including those requiring additional time or translation support.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous administrative, customer service or related experience is an asset

• Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to remain accurate during repetitive and process-driven tasks.

• Comfortable using Excel to enter, review and look up information within large spreadsheets.

• Confident communicating face-to-face and respectfully reinforcing rules, procedures and expectations.

• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills and discretion when handling confidential materials.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow detailed policies and work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with business administration education, data entry, scheduling or invigilation experience considered an asset.

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