Examinations Specialist

Department:           Examinations

Reports to:             Manager, Examinations Development

Job Summary:       Responsible for setting examinations for licensing qualifications and Institute courses.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Set Examinations

  • Develop licensing  examinations
  • Develop examination questions and answer points for licensing, GIE and CIP examinations
  • Create and maintain exam bank of questions and answer points
  • Proofread and edit examinations
  • Collaborate with department staff
  • Collaborate with curriculum and editorial staff
  • Liaise with external exam authors, editors, consultants and translators
  • Analyze examinations statistical data
  • Create exam blueprints as required and adhere to blueprint guidelines
  • Meet deadlines

Meet Institute, Industry and Educational Standards

  • Accurate for insurance content
  • Accurate for grammar, spelling, format and style
  • Accurate for educational composition and structure
  • Follow best practices in questions and examinations development
  • Monitor and improve quality of exams, questions and answer points

Other Functions

  • Act as resource for examinations related queries
  • Assist with other department functions as required

Skills & Qualifications

  • Insurance industry knowledge and experience
  • CIP designation
  • Excellent English language skills, verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical abilities
  • Proofreading skill
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Experience with testing and evaluation an asset
  • Undergraduate degree in education or related discipline an asset

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates please submit a resume AND cover letter to sgomes@psgleadership.com

The Insurance Institute welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.