Invigilation FAQ
AGSEM is advocating for a safe and sanitary working environment for invigilators for in-person work. We asked the employer a number of questions to learn about the health and safety standards the University put in place. Below, you can find information AGSEM received from McGill. If you have any further concerns, please contact us.
If you are employed as an invigilator and your working conditions are unsafe, unsanitary, or do not comply with COVID-19 regulations, please take a photo of the situation (if possible) and contact the Grievance Officer at grievance.2@agsem-aeedem.ca to file a written grievance.
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Last updated Dec. 6, 2022
Room capacity and ventilation
1. What will be the ratio of invigilators to students in an examination room?
There is no specific ratio of invigilators to students provided by the University at this moment. It will depend on room capacity, number of rows in the room, and number of circulators present.
2. Will there be enough ventilation in examination rooms?
The University has stopped updating the McGill community about proper ventilation and CO2 levels in its buildings. (the following links provided to the union are now dead)
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Vaccination and COVID-19 symptoms
3. Will invigilators be asked to be vaccinated?
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No.
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4. Will any of the exams be held at buildings that fall under the obligatory vaccination mandate (e.g. Medicine buildings, libraries)
At McGill, a vaccine passport had been required, among other things, to participate in sports and non-curricular activities and access library spaces. As of March 28, 2022, vaccine passports are no longer required for any activities at McGill.
5. What is the procedure for an invigilator who shows symptoms, was in contact with someone positive, or tests positive for COVID-19?
In general, you should self-isolate and inform your work supervisor as soon as possible. DO NOT show up to work a shift if you are sick, think you may be sick, or have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. It is within your rights under 17.06 of the Collective Agreement to cancel your shift in case of illness.
Further, if you believe you were infected with COVID-19 as a result of your employment as an Invigilator, please contact us at grievance.2@agsem-aeedem.ca.
6. Will invigilators be required to provide medical information in case of a last minute cancellation of their shift? If so, what type of documentation will be required?
The employer may require justification for such an absence. In addition, as per article 17.06 of the Invigilator Collective Agreement, the employee must directly advise their immediate supervisor of their absence, prior to the start of the employee’s shift. The sick leave is without pay.
7. Will either a vaccination status or RT PCR test results be mandated for students?
No. These are not required for any curricular activities.
Masks and social distancing
8. Will students be required to wear masks?
No. Currently, all individuals on McGill campuses are not required to wear a procedural mask when entering or circulating in indoor shared spaces. However, Quebec health officials are once again recommending that individuals wear masks in crowded public spaces to reduce the spread of infection.
9. Will invigilators be required to wear masks?
No. Currently, all individuals on McGill campuses are not required to wear a procedural mask when entering or circulating in indoor shared spaces. However, Quebec health officials are once again recommending that individuals wear masks in crowded public spaces to reduce the spread of infection.
10. Will surgical masks be provided for invigilators and/or students?
Surgical masks are provided at the entrance of many McGill buildings. Additionally, AGSEM will be tabling at several exam sessions with N95 masks.
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For additional mask needs, we recommend you use the pay-what-you-can PGSS N95 Mask Program if you are a graduate student. If you are not a graduate student and would like access to this program, please contact us at communications.officer@agsem-aeedem.ca.
11. Will an invigilator not wearing a mask (or not wearing a mask properly) be disciplined? If so, how?
No. Currently, all individuals on McGill campuses are not required to wear a procedural mask when entering or circulating in indoor shared spaces.
12. Will invigilators still be asked to accompany students inside the washroom?
Yes.