CUPE - Assistant(e) de recherche - Megan Cotnam-Kappel - 60h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Research Assistant (CUPE) to support the CRSH RELève project at the Main Campus in Fall 2026. You will recruit participants, collect data and analyze results under the supervision of Megan Cotnam-Kappel.

The position runs from Sept 28 to Dec 25, 2026, totaling about 60 hours, with hourly rates of CAD 33.83 (undergraduate) or CAD 53.31 (graduate), before vacation and statutory pay. University training requirements apply, with accommodations available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of participants
• Data collection and analysis
• Collaboration with supervising professor to ensure project goals are met

Job description

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts Unit: ST_Megan Cotnam-Kappel Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: n/a Course Code: n/a Section: Supervisor name (if known): Megan Cotnam-Kappel Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/16 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/23 Description of tasks (hours): Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work. Recherche / Research:0 Préparation / Preparation:0 Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0 Correction - Notation / Grading:0 Surveillance / Proctoring:0 Formation / Training:0 Autre / Other:0 Number of positions: 1 Expected Enrolment: n/a Work Start Date: September 28, 2026 Work End Date: December 25, 2026 Total Work Hours: 60 Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027) Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate. These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay. Method of Delivery: n/a Language of Work: Français | French Requirements and Nature of Work: Description de poste: Assistanat de recherche dans le cadre du projet CRSH RELève : recrutement des participants, collecte et analyse des données. Additional Information and/or Comments: All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need. Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.