CUPE - TA - GEG3301 B - Selected Topics in Human Geography - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor position in the Department of Geography, Environment and Geomatics. The role supports the course GEG3301: Selected Topics in Human Geography, with in-person instruction and grading responsibilities.

Work runs from January 1 to April 30, 2027, totaling about 82.5 hours. Undergraduate students earn the lower rate; graduates earn the higher rate, with no vacation or statutory pay included.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: B.A. in Geography or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with ArcGIS and related geospatial tools.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate clearly in the language of instruction.

Skills

ArcGIS experience

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:

Selected Topics in Human Geography

Course Code:

GEG3301

Section:

B

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:

100

Work Start Date:

January 01, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

82.5

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:

Minimum Qualifications B.A. in Geography or equivalent experience in a related field. Experience with ArcGis. Fluency in English. For positions with a teaching component, the applicant must be able to communicate accurately, effectively, and with clairity in the language of instruction.

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Allocation of hours may vary

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.