CUPE - TA MCG43662 A - Winter 2027

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring three Teaching Assistants/ Tutors for the Biomedical Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project Part II (MCG43662, Section A). Positions run Jan 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027, with in-person duties on the Main Campus. Supervisors include Marc Doumit.

Compensation is hourly, with rates shown, and contract is specific to the winter semester. Responsibilities include assisting the course supervisor, conducting weekly labs, set-up, helping students, grading, and proctoring

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework.
• Strong knowledge of Free Body Diagrams and engineering mechanics.
• Good knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work with basic hand tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability in person for the course session and proctoring of 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 directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Hand tools

Engineering mechanics

Materials knowledge

Dissect lab assistance

Education

Undergraduate mechanical engineering coursework

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Posting Information

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

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/30

Job Title & Details

Course Title: Biomedical Mechanical Engineering Capstone Project: Part II

Course Code: MCG43662

Section: A

Supervisor name (if known): Marc Doumit

Work Hours & Rate

• 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: 3
• Expected Enrolment: 65
• 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)
• These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.
• Method of Delivery: In person.
• Language of Work: Anglais | English

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• 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

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. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.

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