Cupe-W2027-Bio1150-Ta Lab Dem 65h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is hiring Teaching Assistants/Lab Monitors for the Department of Biology at Main Campus. These in-person roles start January 1, 2027 and run through April 30, 2027, with 15 positions available.

Undergraduates are paid at the lower rate and graduates at the higher rate. Responsibilities include a weekly computer-based lab (2:30–5:20 pm). Completion of BIO1150 or equivalents and WHMIS/SIMDUT training is required; basic statistics knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1. BIO1150 completed or course equivalent.
• 2. WHMIS and SIMDUT training completed.
• 3. Basic knowledge of statistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• One lab per week (computer-based lab) from 2:30–5:20 pm.

Skills

Statistics (basic)

Education

BIO1150 completed or equivalent

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session:

Faculty:

Unit: Department of Biology, Students & Casuals

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

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Supervisor name (if known):

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

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/20

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: 15

Expected Enrolment:

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 0

Hourly Rate:

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

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Requirements and Nature of Work:

• 1. Avoir réussi le cours ___BIO1150__ ou les cours équivalents. Successful completion of _BIO1150_______ or course equivalent(s).
• 2. Doit avoir réussi aux ateliers sur le Système d'Information sur les Matières Dangereuses Utilisées 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
• 3. Computer-based lab. One lab per week, 2:30-5:20 pm. Basic knowledge of statistics is a plus.

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. 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.