CUPE: Fall 2026 - Teaching Assistant - ESL 105 F100

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 5,712,000 - 8,989,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Tutor for ESL 105 (Course F100) at the Main Campus. The role involves assisting in lesson preparation, delivering activities, and engaging with students under the guidance of teachers during the Fall 2026 term.

Undergraduate students earn the lower rate and graduates the higher rate, with a total of 130 hours across the period from Sep 9 to Dec 11, 2026. Contract ends with the term; rates exclude vacation pay.

Qualifications

• Assist in preparation and delivery of ESL lessons.
• Explain the English verb system, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second language learners.
• Interview may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver ESL lessons using the provided framework.
• Facilitate classroom activities and report on class progress to teachers.
• Attend required meetings and assist in student-centered, task-based learning sessions.

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:

Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute_Students and Casuals

Job Classification:

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type:

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title:

Academic Entry in English

Course Code:

ESL 105

Section:

F100

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/09/02

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

2026/09/10

Description of tasks (hours):

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:52
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:78
• Correction - Notation / Grading:0
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

25

Work Start Date:

September 09, 2026

Work End Date:

December 11, 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

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Nature of work: Assist in the preparation and delivery of lessons from a framework provided by teachers. Attend group meetings and report on class activities. Course description: Integrated four-skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing); includes grammar review, vocabulary development, study skills, use of IT resources, learning strategies and intercultural competence; approach is student-centered, interactive, and task based; emphasis is on formative evaluation.

Requirements: Capacity to facilitate group work through a student-centered, task-based learning approach and to explain the English verb system, sentence structure, and academic vocabulary to second language learners. Previous ESL training and classroom experience is an asset; classroom multimedia experience is an asset; excellent command of the English language; interview may be required.

Schedule:

Mon & Fri: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM & Tues 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM

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.