Bow Valley College is the largest and fastest growing Comprehensive Community College in Alberta. We have locations across southern Alberta helping 17,500 learners each year. Our mission is to contribute to the vitality of communities and strength of the economy through innovative adult education programs and services which equip students for successful living, lifelong learning, and employment in a global knowledge-based environment.

Why work at Bow Valley College?

Bow Valley College is made up of employees who are committed to our learners´ success, as well as each other´s. Our staff and faculty consistently say it is the people who keep them at the College, the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our students, and the incredible support they receive from their co-workers and supervisors.

The Workforce Development unit provides test development, commercialization and proctoring services for the College’s Test of Workplace Essential Skills (TOWES). The primary function of the Test Marker is to mark exams (French Language) (i.e. TOWES) according to evaluation criteria provided by the testing organization.

Marks Assessments - 85%

• Follows the marking administrative procedures and complete marking documentation such as verifying data on answer sheets (dates, locations, names, etc.).
• Reviews and interprets test taker responses (answers) in relation to a range of acceptable answers (answer key) and assigns a mark of correct or incorrect; questions evaluated may include true/false, multiple choice, short answer, or other.
• Where the test taker response is unclear, records details on a comment sheet/note sheet for review by the Production Assistant.
• Identifies issues or concerns with the answer key to review and discuss with the administrator (for example, the guide is not clear); brings forth suggestions to the supervisor.
• Re-marks test booklets (quality check); provides written feedback to other markers.
• Monitors assessment booklets/documentation for possible academic dishonesty (for example, two test taker booklets with similar patterns of incorrect responses).

Data Entry - 10%

• Responsible for entering score sheets into various testing databases.

Other - 5%

• Completes periodic recertification.
• Completes periodic answer key reviews; make recommendations for changes and updates
  

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Complete fluency in French and English
• Police Information Check

Preferred Qualifications

• Some related experience preferred
• Must complete marker training and ongoing recertification (training and certification will be employer provided and completed following the commencement of employment)
• Experience in administrative or education preferred
• Not required, but preference for bilingual (French & English)

This is a Casual (AUPE position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.