Question Developer

As a Question Developer at our Enterprise client in Caledonia, ON, you will primarily focus on developing high-quality exam content for Canadian Derivatives Exams. Your responsibilities will include writing up to 200 questions, reviewing and recommending edits to existing questions from other SMEs, and revising questions based on provided recommendations to ensure the highest quality of exam content.

To be a successful candidate for the Question Developer position in Caledonia, ON, you should possess deep knowledge of Canadian Financial Services specifically in derivatives. Important qualifications include experience working as a Derivatives Specialist Approved Person and a solid understanding of exam governance in terms of structure and requirements associated with professional exams.

While not required, having experience in writing high-quality exam content focused on competency-based assessment is considered a nice-to-have for the Question Developer role in Caledonia, ON. This experience will significantly enhance your application and showcase your understanding of the critical nuances involved in developing exam content for the Canadian Financial Services industry.

The timeline for the Question Developer project in Caledonia, ON, spans from May 1 to June 30, 2025. During this period, you will engage in creating and refining questions over approximately 12-15 days, allowing you to focus your efforts on delivering quality materials that adhere to industry standards.

Yes, the Question Developer position is a remote opportunity, enabling you to contribute to the project from wherever you are. This flexibility allows talented professionals to participate without the need to commute, ensuring you can maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the quality of Canadian Derivatives Exams.

When answering this question, detail your specific roles and responsibilities in the Canadian Financial Services industry, focusing on derivatives. Share concrete examples of your work, perhaps highlighting any relevant projects or successes that underscore your expertise in the field.

Explain your methodology for writing exam questions, such as conducting thorough research on competency profiles, adhering to industry standards, and ensuring clarity in your questions. Discuss any frameworks or guidelines you rely on during the content development process.

Highlight your commitment to quality assurance, mentioning strategies like peer reviews, revisions based on feedback, and familiarity with regulatory requirements. This showcases your dedication to delivering top-notch exam content that meets industry benchmarks.

Demonstrate your knowledge of exam governance structures and processes. Explain how your experience aligns with maintaining the integrity and relevance of the exams, emphasizing why adherence to these principles is vital in your role.

Share experiences of collaboration with other subject matter experts, focusing on how their insights have enriched your understanding and enhanced the quality of the exam content. Emphasize the importance of teamwork in producing rigorous assessments.

Present a specific challenge related to exam content development, explaining the context, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome. This approach illustrates your problem-solving skills and resilience—valuable traits for a Question Developer.

Discuss your familiarity with competency-based assessments, explaining how it differs from other forms of evaluation and mentioning any specific experiences where you contributed to or developed such assessments.

Reflect on your passion for finance and education. Explain how contributing to the development of practitioners in the Canadian financial services sector excites you, focusing on the impact that high-quality exams can have on individuals' career success.

Detail the methods you employ to stay current with industry trends (e.g., attending workshops, doing continuous research, networking with professionals). This demonstrates your proactive approach to ensuring that the content you develop remains relevant.

Express your enthusiasm for the client’s mission and your alignment with their values and objectives. Mention specific attributes of the company that resonate with you, highlighting how you see yourself contributing positively to their projects.