CUPE - Fall 2026/Winter 2027 - Research Assistant - Tracy Vaillancourt - 130 h

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

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

group insurance coverage

defined benefit pension plan

employee and family assistance program

Job summary

The University of Ottawa, located at Main Campus, seeks a Research Assistant (CUPE) to support manuscript and peer-review workflow in the Faculty of Education. The position runs from September 25, 2026 to April 30, 2027, with 130 total work hours and one opening.

Under supervision, you will organize files, invite reviewers, prepare routine correspondence, and assist in identifying reviewers. Compensation ranges from 34 to 53 CAD hourly prior to vacation pay and statutory pay.

Qualifications

• Manage manuscript and peer-review workflow records and keep files organized.
• Identify potential reviewers and maintain reviewer records by expertise.
• Prepare routine administrative correspondence using templates.

Responsibilities

• Manage manuscript and peer-review workflow records, including organizing files, tracking submissions, reviewer invitations, reminders, revisions, and decisions.
• Assist with identifying potential reviewers and maintain reviewer records, including areas of expertise and contact information.
• Prepare routine administrative correspondence and follow-up using editor-approved templates.

Skills

Manuscript mgmt

Peer review

Reviewer tracking

Administrative support

Job description

Location: Main Campus

Session: 2026 Fall Semester

Faculty: Faculté d'éducation / Faculty of Education

Unit: ST_Tracy Vaillancourt

Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)

Supervisor: Tracy Vaillancourt

Applications must be received before 2026/09/24

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027) 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

Work Start Date: septembre 25, 2026

Work End Date: avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 130

Number of positions: 1

Requirements and Nature of Work

• Manage manuscript and peer-review workflow records, including organizing files and tracking submissions, reviewer invitations, responses, reminders, revisions, and decisions
• Assist with identifying potential reviewers and maintain reviewer records, including areas of expertise and contact information
• Prepare routine administrative correspondence and follow-up using editor-approved templates

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.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• a defined benefit pension plan
• group insurance coverage
• an employee and family assistance program

Employer Brand

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.