CUPE - TA - ENV1101 B - Global Environmental Challenges - Winter 2027

uOttawa | Carrières - Careers; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is hiring three student assistants to support geography and environmental studies tasks for the January 2027 to April 2027 term. Work is in person on campus, with hourly rates of CAD 33.83 or CAD 53.31 depending on student level, and 105 total hours across the term.

Applicants should have a BA in Geography or Environmental Studies or related field, fluent English, and be available on campus for the duration.

Qualifications

• BA in Geography, Environmental Studies or related field required.
• Fluency in English; bilingualism an asset.
• Must be able to come on campus for the duration of the term.

Responsibilities

• Allocate hours to tasks as negotiated with the supervising professor.
• In-person work on campus.
• Hours and tasks flexible per supervisor’s needs.

Skills

Fluent English

Bilingualism (English/French)

Education

BA in Geography or Environmental Studies or related field

Job description

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: 255

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 105

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: B.A. in Geography, in Environmental Studies or the equivalent in the related field. Fluency in English and bilingualism is an asset. Please note that you need to be able to come on campus for the duration of the term for this position

Additional Information and/or Comments: The allocation of hours may change to accommodate your supervisor's needs. 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.

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.