CUPE - TA - GEG2320 C - GIS and the Digital Earth - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for the GIS and the Digital Earth course (GEG2320) at Main Campus. The TA will support undergraduate and graduate students, assist with in-class activities, and coordinate with the supervisor to deliver course content.

Expect to work January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027, with hourly rates of $33.83 (undergraduate) or $53.31 (graduate) per hour, in person, for a total of 65 hours over the term. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Geography in related field or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GIS, including ArcGIS.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Research and related academic tasks as negotiated with supervising professor.
• Course-related activities and student support to be determined and scheduled.
• In-person supervision and assistance during class sessions and student meetings.

Skills

GIS knowledge

English fluency

Education

B.A. in Geography or equivalent

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit: Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics_Students and Casuals

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: GIS and the Digital Earth

Course Code: GEG2320

Section: C

Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/09

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/23

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: 1

Expected Enrolment: 75

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 65

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 the related field or the equivalent.
• Knowledge of GIS, including ArcGIS.
• Fluency in English.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Duties and allocation of hours may vary to satisfy 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.

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