CUPE - Research Assistant - John Ranellucci - Fall 2026 - 40h

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for three Research Assistant (CUPE) positions at the Main Campus for the JPDS symposium. Work runs Sept 23, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026; 40 hours total. Three slots: French, English, and bilingual.

Hourly pay rates: lower for undergraduates, higher for graduates, with retro pay after collective agreement ratification. Remote work not specified; on-site campus duties apply.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating student-led events or symposiums.
• Ability to assist with peer review processes and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the JPDS planning team to organize the symposium and manage logistics.
• Assist with the peer review process for symposium materials.
• Co-lead fundraising and marketing efforts for the symposium.
• Assist with social media activities related to JPDS.
• Prioritize candidates from the Faculty of Education and those with financial obligations.

Skills

Research coordination

Event planning

Fundraising

Marketing

Social media

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

2026 Fall Semester | Trimestre d'automne

Faculty

Faculté d'éducation / Faculty of Education

Unit

ST_John Ranellucci

Job Classification

Research Assistant (CUPE)

Posting Type

Recherche / Research

Course Title

N/A

Course Code

N/A

Supervisor name (if known)

John Ranellucci

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/09/09

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

3

Expected Enrolment

N/A

Work Start Date

septembre 23, 2026

Work End Date

décembre 18, 2026

Total Work Hours

40

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

Autre (selon la description du cours) | Other (per the course description)

Requirements and Nature of Work

Contrat of 40 h_ Three positions are available:

• 1 French
• 1 English
• 1 Bilingual (French/English)

Collaborating with the Jean Paul Dionne Symposium Student Planning Team in planning the symposium and assisting with logistics.

• Assisting with the peer review process
• Co‑leading fundraising and marketing efforts for the symposium
• Assisting with social media
• Only students from the Faculty of Education will be considered – Those with financial obligations will be prioritized.
• Candidates with previous experience running JPDS will be prioritized.
• Able to work independently and to work with Directors.

Additional Information and/or Comments

3 positions: 1 French, 1 English and 1 Bilingual (French/English)

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.