Cupe-W2027-Bio1131-Crs Corr 86h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 3,838,000 - 4,604,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking 15 student assistants to support the Department of Biology for the Winter 2027 term. Roles are in-person at the Main Campus with duties including grading for BIO 1131 (Introduction to Organismal Biology).

Work runs January 1 to April 30, 2027, totaling 86 hours. Undergraduate students earn the lower rate of $32.39 per hour, while graduate students are paid $38.86 per hour, with vacation and statutory pay excluded.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BIO1131 or an equivalent course.
• WHMIS and OH&S training completed.
• Excellent knowledge of evolutionary biology, population genetics and ecology.
• Ability to read student answers and provide thoughtful feedback.

Responsibilities

• Correction and grading of BIO1131 student work.
• In-person supervision and support of students.
• Deliver timely feedback and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Evolutionary biology

Population genetics

Ecology

English proficiency

Education

BIO1131 completion

Job description

Position Details

• Posting Reason: New Position
• Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus
• Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
• Faculty: Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science
• Unit: Department of Biology, Students & Casuals
• Job Classification: Corrector (CUPE)
• Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course
• Course Title: Introduction to Organismal Biology
• Course Code: BIO 1131
• Section: A00

Supervisor name (if known): Marc Charette

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/23

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:86
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 15

Expected Enrolment: 50

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 86

Hourly Rate: Correcteur / Corrector : $32.39 ou/or $38.86 (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

• Avoir réussi le cours _BIO1131____________ ou les cours équivalent(s). Successful completion of _BIO1131____ or course equivalent(s).
• Doit avoir réussi aux ateliers sur le Système d'Information sur les Matières Dangereuses Utilisés au Travail (SIMDUT) et sur la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (Loi SST) / Successful completion of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops
• Additional info or requirements : Candidates must have an excellent working knowledge of the principles of evolutionary biology, population genetics, and ecology. Candidates need to be skilled at reading student answers, interpreting them and providing thoughtful feedback to students. Candidates must have mastery of English, both spoken & written.

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.