CUPE - TA MCG4150 A - Winter 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 Bioinstrumentation in the Winter 2027 session at Main Campus. The role involves assisting the course supervisor, supervising weekly labs, and supporting student consultations and grading.

Requirements include completing undergraduate mechanical engineering courses, strong knowledge of mechanics and materials, and in-person availability for the full course session. Proctoring the final exam may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Research
• Preparation
• Contact with Students
• Grading
• Proctoring
• Training
• Other

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic hand tools

Education

Undergrad mechanical courses

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

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

Course Title: Bioinstrumentation

Course Code: MCG 4150

Section: A

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 11

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

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

Applications must be received BEFORE 2026/11/12

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

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.

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