CUPE-Hiver/Winter 2027- AE/TA-ITI1120F

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks two Teaching Assistants for Introduction to Computing I (ITI1120) at the Main Campus. Work runs January 2027 to April 2027, with in‑person delivery and a total of 130 hours. Pay varies by status: undergraduate at the lower rate, graduate at the higher rate.

Responsibilities include helping students in lab sessions, grading, giving consultations, and proctoring exams. Requires completion of ITI1120 or equivalent and readiness for interviews.

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem solving and algorithm design knowledge.
• Familiarity with time complexity analysis for iterative and recursive algorithms.
• Solid understanding of elementary discrete mathematics.
• Experience programming in Python and related libraries.
• Ability to explain Windows, command line, and cross‑platform compilation.

Responsibilities

• Help students in lab sessions and mark lab reports.
• Mark assignments and provide consultation to students.
• Proctor midterm and final exams.
• Assist with course administration and lab supervision if needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Algorithm design

Time complexity analysis

Discrete mathematics

Python programming

Windows

Shell/terminal

Teaching skills

Education

ITI1120 completed or equivalent

Tools

Python

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:

Introduction to Computing I

Course Code:

ITI1120

Section:

F

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/22

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

2026/11/05

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:

2

Expected Enrolment:

49

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: 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.

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

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.

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.