Job Details:
IELTS Speaking Examiner : (6 Positions)
Position Title: IELTS Speaking Examiner
Status: Casual Part-Time (CPT) Contract
Campus/Location: BITTS Testing Centre, Canada
- Ontario-(Windsor, Ottawa, St. Catharine)
About Us:
BITTS is an Official IELTS Testing Centre provides high-stakes English language proficiency tests (IELTS) at locations across Canada. Our mission is to provide fair tests in a friendly and progressive setting. Our clients are predominantly international professionals and students, and thus it is required that all staff are committed to promoting equity, and fairness. Many of our staff are multilingual, and our goal is to have our staff reflect the diversity of our clients.
About the IELTS Speaking Examiner Role:
BITTS IELTS Testing Centre is looking for suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join our team of IELTS Speaking Examiners in our Multiple Campuses. The IELTS Speaking Examiner will be considered an independent contractor who will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. We are currently looking for candidates who are available to pick up shifts on weekends and on some weekdays.
The IELTS Speaking Examiner will carry out assessments for the IELTS Speaking module while maintaining the standards required by the IELTS Professional Support Network (PSN) and the British Council.
Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:
- Conducting IELTS Speaking tests.
- Marking IELTS Speaking tests.
- Ensuring certification is up to date and attending Examiner training, standardization, mandatory trainings and certification sessions as required.
- Conducting other IELTS and British Council exams as required, depending on certification.
- Adhering to the IELTS Professional Support Network and British Council policies.
- Participating in Examiner meetings and other relevant meetings as required.
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and to ensure that policy is taken into account when planning and delivering activities.
- Participating in required British Council training and applying relevant principles in carrying out duties, including Child Protection and Health and Safety.
- Examiners need to be organized, prepared, and professional, and dress in line with expectations of an examiner in the academe.
- Keeping abreast of developments in IELTS.
Education:
- An undergraduate or Master’s degree or a qualification which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to an undergraduate or Master’s degree*.
- A recognized qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or recognized equivalent as part of a recognized university award course.
Note*: All qualifications must be validated by a reputable institution and accredited by a professional certification board. If requested, applicants are required to provide additional information regarding their qualifications (e.g. transcript, course curriculum, evidence of external validation, accreditation by a certification standards board, etc.).
Experience/Skills:
- At least 3 years’ full time (or the equivalent part time) relevant TESOL teaching experience (minimum one-year post-certificate level qualification). The majority of this teaching experience must relate to adult students (16 years and over)**.
- The required professional attributes and interpersonal skills for the role.
- Experience with exam invigilation is an asset.
Note**: “Full-time teaching” is classified as a minimum of 14 hours of in-person teaching per week. Freelance and volunteer teaching are not included.
What’s in it for you?
An opportunity to have an impact with a post-secondary institution, poised to do great things.
Diverse, hard-working, committed team of people who care about each other.
Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
Amazing perks and the opportunity to work within a highly supportive team.
We thank you for your interest in working with BITTS. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
BITTS is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.
BITTS supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. BITTS diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.
How to Apply:
Interested Examiners are encouraged to submit their CV outlining their qualifications and experience and prefer location to tanvi.kohli@bitts.ca
