CUPE - TA MCG2531 A - Hiver 2027

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking teaching assistants for Thermodynamique II (MCG2531) for the 2027 Winter Semester at Main Campus. In-person, lab-based course support includes dissection labs, equipment setup, student consultations, grading, and proctoring under the course supervisor Bertrand Jodoin.

Responsibilities are negotiated with the supervisor; successful candidates have completed undergraduate mechanical courses, strong engineering mechanics knowledge, and excellent communication skills,

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate mechanical engineering courses.
• Strong 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.
• In-person availability throughout the course session.
• Availability 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 work, and proctor exams.
• Allocate hours and duties as specified by the supervisor.

Skills

Engineering mechanics

Free Body Diagrams

Hand tools

Communication skills

In-person availability

Education

Undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework

Tools

Lab equipment setup

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

Thermodynamique II

Course Code

MCG2531

Section

A

Supervisor name (if known)

Bertrand Jodoin

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

2

Expected Enrolment

100

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

Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work

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;

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.

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