Location
Ontario | Canada
Job description
YOUR NEW COMPANY
Hays has proudly partnered with the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) to recruit test administrators for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) which is an international assessment of the skills and knowledge of 15-year-olds. The assessment is overseen by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and involves the participation of 91 countries/economies worldwide. PISA 2025 is the ninth assessment conducted since 2000, and it will be entirely computer-based.
In Canada, the PISA 2025 field test will be administered from April 22 to May 31, 2024, in about 115 schools across all provinces. Approximately 5,800 15-year-old students chosen at random from these schools will participate in the assessment.
YOUR NEW ROLE
We are seeking approximately 80 test administrators from all Canadian provinces to administer the test on the dates and times stipulated by the participating schools.
- Test administrators will be engaged as contractors and will be assured a minimum of three to three-and-a-half days of work:
- Two days to complete the training materials review, the online training sessions, and the practice exercises prior to the administration period
- One half-day to participate in each school pre-assessment visit
- Minimum one day to administer the test to students (as selected by the school(s) assigned)
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Excellent communication skills in English or French, both written and oral (language proficiency may be tested)
- Flexible availability between April 22 and May 31, 2024
- Prior experience in a school environment
- Experience with administrative tasks and forms
- Basic computer proficiency and access to a personal computer with Internet access and an appropriate email address
- A valid driver’s license and own means of transportation (if applicable)
- Ability to lift or move multiple laptop shipping boxes of approximately 20 kg (approximately five separate boxes) may be required
WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN
- Competitive daily compensation at $250
- Extensive training and support
- Engaging and fulfilling work environment
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Salary
$250 per day
