CUPE - Fall 2026 - Research Assistant - F. Larocque

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Research Assistant (CUPE) to support language rights research within the Common Law Section. The role involves rigorous legal research, bilingual writing in English and French, and producing analyses aligned with the constitutional framework for official languages in Canada.

Work is on Main Campus, with a 130-hour term across Sept to Dec 2026. Undergraduate or graduate students may apply; the position notes two pay rates depending on status, under the CUPE 2626

Qualifications

• Experience with language rights in Canada and Ontario.
• Strong legal writing skills in both French and English.
• Knowledge of Canada's constitutional framework for official languages and relevant case law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on language rights in Canada and Ontario.
• Prepare bilingual legal writing and analyses.
• Assist with tasks negotiated with supervising professor across the term.
• Support compliance with CUPE 2626 collective agreement and training requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Bilingual writing

Constitutional law knowledge

English & French proficiency

Education

Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student

Tools

McGill Guide

Legal research tools

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty: Section de Common Law / Common Law Section

Unit: Common Law _ST

Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type: Recherche / Research

Course Title: n/a

Course Code: n/a

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/08/19

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/03

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: septembre 01, 2026

Work End Date: décembre 22, 2026

Total Work Hours: 130

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025)

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, Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work: A research assistant position focusing on language rights in Canada and Ontario. In-depth knowledge of Canada's constitutional framework for official languages and relevant case law. Proficiency in legal research tools and the McGill Guide, and excellent legal writing skills in both French and English. This position also involve work during the winter term - you must also apply to the winter posting (no. JR38554).

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.