In-person Coding Sessions, Ottawa, Ontario
PCAP: July 5–22, 2023
TIMSS: July 4–21, 2023
Approximately 160 coders and up to 20 team leaders (English, French, or bilingual) will be hired for the session, with some participants coming from ministries and departments of education from across the country. Openings will be available for local coders and team leaders from the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
Prospective candidates are invited to outline their qualifications and experience using the electronic form available at https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/coding2023. All applications will be considered.
Applicants must:
- have experience coding past cycles of PCAP or TIMSS (applicable for team leader positions only);
- have a background in teaching language arts, mathematics, or science (as applicable);
- be a regular teacher, substitute teacher, retired teacher, or future teacher;
- have knowledge of the provincial programs of study for the target populations (PCAP – Grade 8/Secondary II, TIMSS – Grade 4) in their respective subjects; and
- be available for the entire duration of the coding session in their respective subjects.
Bilingualism and previous experience with coding student responses are considered to be assets.
The daily fee for coders is $200 per day (including 4% vacation pay), plus $33 per workday for incidental expenses (no receipts required). The daily fee for team leaders is $250 per day (including 4% vacation pay), plus $33 per workday for incidental expenses (no receipts required). No other expenses (e.g., meals, transportation, parking, daycare) will be reimbursed. The application deadline is June 9, 2023. CMEC thanks all candidates for their interest. Only successful candidates will be notified of the status of their application.