CUPE-W2027- BIO1531-TA Corr 86H

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking eight in-person Correctors for BIO 1531 at the Main Campus. Successful candidates will assist with preparation, correct student work, and support interactions with students from January through April 2027.

Applicants must have completed BIO1531 or equivalent, WHMIS and SST training, and demonstrate strong French language skills. Undergraduate rate is $32.39/hr, graduate rate $38.86/hr for 86 total hours; vacation pay not included.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BIO1531 or course equivalent.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops completed.
• Excellent written and spoken French.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of course materials and candidate support.
• Correction and grading of student submissions.
• In-person supervision and contact with students during sessions.

Skills

French language proficiency

Education

BIO1531 completion

WHMIS training

Occupational Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

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

INTRO BIOLOGIE DES ORGANISMES

Course Code

BIO 1531

Section

A00

Supervisor name

Francoise Cossette

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/23

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research: 0
• Préparation / Preparation: 1
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students: 0
• Correction - Notation / Grading: 85
• Surveillance / Proctoring: 0
• Formation / Training: 0
• Autre / Other: 0

Number of positions

8

Expected Enrolment

171

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

Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work

• Avoir réussi le cours __BIO1531_ou les cours équivalent(s). Successful completion of _BIO1531_ or course equivalent(s).
• 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

Job Description Summary

Les candidat(e)s doivent avoir une compréhension approfondit des principes fondamentaux de la biologie evolutive, génétique des populations et de l'écologie. Ils/elles doivent avoir une excellente compréhension du français écrit et orale. De plus, ils/elles doivent avoir de l'expérience à l'interprétation des réponses étudiantes et de la correction de travaux.

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.