Who we are:
Oliver is a leading Canadian provider of training and evaluation services for licensed professionals. For over 30 years, Oliver has prepared thousands of individuals for entry into the banking, securities, insurance, and financial planning industries. Oliver has become a front and back office solution provider for corporations, regulators and national associations. Oliver is an innovator in its markets and has created sophisticated technical solutions to deliver training and exams.
About the Job:
Oliver is looking for a Test Item Writer, who writes questions and answers for different types of regulated exams. This may involve creating multiple-choice questions, selecting content based on the expected educational attainment of test takers, or conforming to standardized test requirements for any given subject.
What will You do?
- Developing original educational assessment items based on specific text passages and learning outcomes
- Designing quality test items written to required specifications and standards
- Revising written items based on received feedback
- Applying rules of grammar, composition, etc. to the development of items
- Reviewing and improving test item performance
- Producing test items according to a schedule and in a steady workflow
- Demonstrating a high level of productivity and accountability
- Contributing to the organization, maintenance and integrity of question banks
- Documenting in-house item-writing standards
- Fostering respectful relationships with colleagues
- Any other duties as assigned
What do you need to SUCCEED?
- Post-secondary diploma or degree or equivalent experience in the related field
- Excel at verbal communications, listening, feedback, delegation, fostering teamwork and multi-tasking.
- Strong attention to detail in data entry.
- Exceptional computer skills including MS Office & Google Apps (G-Suite).
- Experience with a LMS is desirable.
- Shows initiative, can adhere to company policies while demonstrating discretion
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong multi-tasker, ability to prioritize and execute tasks
- Solid organizational and time management skills
- Self-motivated
- 2 Years of experience in a similar role is a must
- High Degree of Morality and Integrity
Note: All applications, interviews, orientation and training will be done virtually. Oliver Solutions will also provide all hardware and equipment needed to complete the job successfully.
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Schedule
- Monday to Friday (sometimes weekends)
- Typical hours - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (EST)
At Oliver Solutions, we are committed to ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities by identifying, removing and preventing barriers to promote the rights of all persons and to build and create an inclusive and accessible working environment following the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We recognize that promoting diversity by offering equal employment opportunities is essential to our continuous pursuit of organizational success.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you know what is Bloom's Taxonomy is and know how to use it?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Writing multiple choice questions: 3 years (required)
- Education Assessment: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
