CUPE - TA MCG2361 A - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Engineering Materials II (MCG2361) at the Main Campus. The role involves assisting the course supervisor, running weekly labs, preparing equipment, meeting with students, and grading tasks, with hours defined by the supervising professor.

Position runs Jan — Apr 2027, in-person delivery, hourly pay CAD 33.83 for undergraduates or CAD 53.31 for graduates, the latter higher due to qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework.
• Strong knowledge of Free Body Diagrams and engineering mechanics.
• Solid understanding of common engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work with basic hand tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• In-person availability throughout the course session.
• Ability to proctor the final exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching assistance to the course supervisor.
• Conduct weekly dissection labs and set up equipment.
• Consult with students, mark assignments, and proctor exams.
• Hours and duties defined by the supervisor.

Skills

Engineering mechanics

Free Body Diagrams

Materials knowledge

Hand tools

Communication skills

In-person availability

Proctoring exams

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:

Engineering Materials II

Course Code:

MCG2361

Section:

A

Supervisor name (if known):

Arnaud Weck

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/29

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

2026/11/12

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:

5

Expected Enrolment:

144

Work Start Date:

janvier 01, 2027

Work End Date:

avril 30, 2027

Total Work Hours:

130

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:

Position Purpose:

Providing teaching assistance to the course supervisor, conducting the weekly dissection labs, setting up the equipment, 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,
• Exceptional knowledge of Free Body Diagrams and engineering mechanics,
• Good knowledge of common engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work with basic hand tools.
• 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.