Applied Geomatics

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term in GEOG4480-01 Applied Geomatics. The role involves office hours, lab/seminar conduct, student consultations, grading, and regular meetings within an in-person format in the Geography department.

Priority is given to students with GTA eligibility remaining and to those pursuing BA/BSc or graduate studies in Geography or related fields with a solid grounding in geomatics using ArcGIS and Whitebox GAT.

Qualifications

• BA or BSc in Geography or related discipline is required or in progress.
• Masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of geomatics concepts and software.

Responsibilities

• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Grading

Skills

GTA eligibility

Geomatics concepts

Education

BA or BSc in Geography or related discipline

Masters or PhD candidacy in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Whitebox GAT

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402229- Winter 2027-GEOG*4480*01 Applied Geomatics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Geography

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

GEOG*4480*01

Course Name:

Applied Geomatics

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

50

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

Office Hours

Preparation

Student Consultation

Conducting Labs/Seminars

Meetings

Grading

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION OF HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME. Priority goes to students with at least one semester of GTA eligibility remaining as set out in the Department of Geography's offer of admission letter; BA or BSc in Geography or related discipline; Enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Geography or related discipline; Good understanding of the principles, concepts, and software used in Geomatics (remote sensing and/or GIS).

Preferred Qualifications:

Good skills in using ArcGIS and familiarity with the Whitebox GAT software; experience with Geomatics projects.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See WebAdvisor

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Department of Geography, Environment and [e-mail]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.