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

University-of-Ottaw; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for three Research Assistant positions in the Faculty of Education. Based at Main Campus, work will include supporting the Jean Paul Dionne Symposium planning team, assisting with peer review, fundraising, and social media activities.

Three roles (French, English, and bilingual) are available, with hourly rates of CAD 33.83 (undergrad) or CAD 53.31 (grad) for Sept 2026 to Aug 2027; positions run Sep 23 to Dec 18, 2026, with a 40-hour total work week and

Qualifications

• French language requirement for one position
• English language requirement for one position
• Bilingual (French/English) requirement for one position

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Jean Paul Dionne Symposium planning team.
• Assist with the peer review process.
• Co-lead fundraising and marketing efforts for the symposium.
• Assist with social media.

Skills

French language

English language

Bilingual (FR/EN)

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_Joan Ranellucci

Job Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE) Posting Type: Recherche / Research Course Title: N/A Course Code: N/A Section: Supervisor name (if known): John Ranellucci

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/09 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/23

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

• 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.

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 sent 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.

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.

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.