CUPE - Fall 2026 - Corrector - ENG1320 A00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Corrector (CUPE) for the course English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors (ENG1320) at Main Campus. One position is available for the Fall 2026 semester. Under the supervision of the professor, you will assist in correcting tests, essays and exams with hours negotiated in advance.

A BA in English Literature is required. Starting September 21, 2026 and ending December 31, 2026, the work pays at the CUPE tutor rates; undergraduate rates

Qualifications

• BA in English Literature is required.
• Under supervision, assists in the correction of tests, essays, and exams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in correction of tests, essays, and exams under supervision.
• Hours and positions vary with enrollment; exact hours negotiated with supervising professor.

Education

BA in English Literature

Job description

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:

Department of English_Students and Casuals

Job Classification:

Corrector (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

English Grammar for Professional Writers and Editors

Course Code:

ENG1320

Section:

A00

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/09/04

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/09/21

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:38

Surveillance / Proctoring:0

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

70

Work Start Date:

September 21, 2026

Work End Date:

December 31, 2026

Total Work Hours:

38

Hourly Rate:

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $32.84 ou/or $51.75 (Sept. 2025 - Aug. 2026)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Language of Work:

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Under the supervision of the professor, assists in the correction of tests, essays, and exams.

The exact number of hours and positions will vary based on enrollment in the course. BA in English Literature required.

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; you can click here to find out more.

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.