CUPE-Hiver/Winter 2027- AE/TA-ITI1120E

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring TAs for the Introduction to Computing I (ITI1120) course. The role is in-person at Main Campus with 130 expected enrolments for the Winter 2027 term.

Three positions are available, work from January 2027 to April 2027, totaling about 130 hours, with hourly wages of CAD 33.83 to 53.31 depending on student status. Responsibilities include assisting in lab sessions, grading, consultations, and proctoring midterms and final exams.

Qualifications

• Problem solving and algorithm design knowledge.
• Elementary analysis of running time of iterative and recursive algorithms.
• Elementary discrete mathematics.
• Programming experience with Python and libraries.
• Ability to explain Windows, text editors, terminal/shell, compilation on OSX/Linux.

Responsibilities

• Help students in lab sessions and proctor exams.
• Mark lab reports and assignments and provide consultations.
• Proctor midterms and final exams.

Skills

Python programming

Algorithm design

Running time analysis

Discrete math

Teaching skills

Explain Windows/OSX/Linux

Shell/terminal

TA workshop ready

Interview-ready

Education

Completed ITI1120 or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Linux/OSX

Text editors

Terminal/Shell

Job description

Job Information

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: Introduction to Computing I

Course Code: ITI1120

Section: E

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/22

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/05

Work Details

Description of tasks (hours):

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: 3

Expected Enrolment: 130

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

Responsibilities

Nature of Work: Help students in lab sessions, mark lab reports and mark assignments, give consultation to students, proctor midterm and final exam.

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+. 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.

All of the following are required: Problem solving and algorithm design knowledge, elementary analysis of the running time of iterative and recursive algorithms, elementary discrete mathematics, programming experience with Python programming language and libraries, ability to explain Windows, text editors, terminal/shell, compilation (knowledge of OSX and linux is a plus), and good teaching skills and patience to work with first year students from many different faculties.

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.

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 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.

The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement;

About the University

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. The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.