CUPE - TA MCG1103 A - Winter 2027

University of Ottawa Heart Institute; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Lab Tutor for the Winter 2027 session. Based at Main Campus in Ottawa, you will support the Fundamentals of Biomedical Mechanical Engineering course (MCG1103) through LAB/TUT sessions, student consultations, and grading under supervision.

Successful candidates will have completed undergraduate mechanical courses, strong subject knowledge, and excellent communication skills, with in-person availability throughout the course and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering completed.
• Strong knowledge of the subject.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability in person for the course session.
• Availability to proctor the final exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching assistant support to the course supervisor for MCG1103 Fundamentals of Biomedical Mechanical Engineering.
• Conduct LAB/TUT sessions and student consultations under supervision.
• Assist with marking and proctoring as required by the supervisor.
• Allocation of hours and duties will be specified prior to the course start.

Skills

Teaching support

Lab supervision

Student consultation

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main CampusSession:2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:Faculté de génie / Faculty of EngineeringUnit:Department of Mechanical Engineering_STJob Classification:Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)Posting Type:Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:Fundamentals of Biomedical Mechanical EngineeringCourse Code:MCG1103Section:ASupervisor name (if known):Aleksandra NasticDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/10/28Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/11Description 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 :0Préparation / Preparation :0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students :0Correction - Notation / Grading :0Surveillance / Proctoring :0Formation / Training :0Autre / Other :0Number of positions:1Expected Enrolment:58Work Start Date:janvier 01, 2027Work End Date:avril 30, 2027Total Work Hours:65Hourly 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 personLanguage of Work:Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:Position Purpose:Provide teaching assistant to the course supervisor, conducting LAB/TUT, students consultation, marking and proctoring.Allocation of hours and other duties will be specified by the supervisor.What you will bring:Have successfully completed undergrad mechanical courses,Strong knowledge of the subject.Excellent communication skills.Availability in person throughout the course session.Availability to proctor the final exam.Please note that the teaching method will be delivered in person. It is possible that the method could change due to health measures or other reasons.Additional Information and/or Comments: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.