CUPE-Hiver/Winter 2027- AE/TA-CEG4912/CEG4913

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks two Teaching Assistants/Tutors for the Computer Engineering Design Project I course (CEG4912F) at the Main Campus. You will design, test, and supervise lab activities, deliver tutorials, and assess student work in a hands-on setting.

Proficiency in hardware design and microcontroller/FPGA topics is required. The roles run January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, in-person, with hourly rates: CAD 33.83 (undergraduates) or CAD 53.31 (graduates).

Qualifications

• Prerequisites in CE design or equivalent with A grade or better.
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-design.
• Strong English and/or French communication skills.
• Interview may be required; available for all supervision duties.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare and test lab support for projects and guide students through weekly work.
• Deliver tutorials and demonstrate lab equipment and software.
• Grade assignments, lab reports and quizzes; proctor examinations.
• Coordinate with undergraduate lab technicians and supervise student work.

Skills

Microcontroller programming

FPGA programming

VHDL

Hardware design

Electronic circuits

Team coordination

English/French communication

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit

EECS_ST

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Computer Engineering Design Project I/Projet de design en génie informatique I

Course Code

CEG4912F

Section

F

Supervisor name (if known)

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/22

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

2026/11/05

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

2

Expected Enrolment

50

Work Start Date

January 01, 2027

Work End Date

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours

130

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

IN PERSON

Language of Work

Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

Nature of Work

Design, prepare and test lab. support for different projects, coordinate with the undergrad lab technicians. Guide and assist students through their weekly project design and lab experiments. Deliver tutorials. Demonstrate lab equipment and software. Mark assignments, lab./project reports, quizzes. Offer weekly consultation hours and answer emails from students. Participate in projects evaluation. Proctor examinations and quizzes.

Minimum Requirements

Preference will be given to candidates who have completed this course or its equivalent and its prerequisite(s) with a mark of A or better. Attend a TA workshop if necessary. Must be ready for an interview if considered for this position. If the responsibilities include DGD and/or TUT and/or LAB supervision or teaching, the applicant must be available for all of these. Familiarity with hardware/software co-design. Good skills in microcontroller and/or FPGA programming, including knowledge of VHDL, Assembly and/or other low level programming languages. Experience with hardware integration and electronic circuits design. Ability to coordinate the work of groups of students. Excellent verbal communication skills in English and/or French.

Please note that the teaching method will be delivered: in person.

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.

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