CUPE - TA MCG1503 A - Hiver 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the course Principes fondamentaux en génie mécanique biomédical (MCG1503). The TA will assist with laboratories, tutorials, student consultations, and grading, under supervision. Availability in person for the full course session is required.

Graduate students will be paid at the higher rate and undergraduate students at the lower rate. Courses are conducted on main campus and the work is in-person, Jan 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework with solid subject knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with students and staff.
• Availability in person throughout the course session.
• Willingness to proctor final exams as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching assistant support to the course supervisor.
• Conduct LAB/TUT, student consultations, marking and proctoring.
• Hours and duties allocated by the supervisor.

Skills

Subject knowledge

Excellent communication

Undergraduate mechanical courses

In-person availability

Exam proctoring

Education

Completed undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework

Job description

Posting Reason

New Position

Location where work is to be performed

Main Campus

Session

2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty

Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering

Unit

Department of Mechanical Engineering_ST

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Principes fondamentaux en génie mécanique biomédical

Course Code

MCG1503

Section

A

Supervisor name (if known)

Aleksandra Nastic

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/28

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/11/11

Description of tasks (hours)

• 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

26

Work Start Date

janvier 01, 2027

Work End Date

avril 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

Français | French

Requirements 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.