CUPE-Hiver/Winter 2027- AE/TA-ELG4178A

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the ELG4178 course at the Main Campus in Ottawa. The position pays hourly rates for undergraduate and graduate students, with start in January 2027 and end in April 2027.

Responsibilities include correcting assignments, supervising labs, correcting lab reports, grading, and proctoring. Preference given to candidates who have completed the course or its prerequisites with an A or better; TA workshops may be

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have a background in Optoelectronics.

Responsibilities

• Assignment correction.
• Lab supervision and lab report correction.
• Grading and proctoring.

Skills

Lab supervision

Assignment correction

Lab report correction

Proctoring

TA tutoring

Education

Background in Optoelectronics

Job description

Job Details

• 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 Information

• Course Title: Optical Communications and Networking
• Course Code: ELG4178
• Section: A
• Supervisor name (if known):

Timelines

• Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/22
• Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/05
• Work Start Date: January 01, 2027
• Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Positions and Hours

• Number of positions: 1
• Expected Enrolment: 10
• Total Work Hours: 65

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: Assignment correction, lab supervision and lab report correction, marking and proctoring.

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. Must have a background in Optoelectronics.

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

Task Allocation

• 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

Additional Information and/or Comments

NOTE: le nombre de postes et le nombre d'heures offertes sont tous deux assujettis aux inscriptions finales dans ce cours. Please note that the number of hours and positions offered may vary due to enrolments in that course.

University Policies

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.