CUPE-W2027-BIO1550- TA LAB DEM 130h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks eight Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor positions for the Department of Biology, Students & Casuals. Work is in person at the Main Campus with the SIMDUT/WHMIS training requirement, and duties include lab supervision, grading, and assisting with student sessions.

Contract spans Jan 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027, with bilingual lab activities in French and English.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BIO1550 or course equivalent(s).
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety trainings completed.
• Experience supporting laboratory-based teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with teaching activities and demonstrations.
• Grade assignments and monitor student progress.
• Supervise laboratories and ensure safety during labs.

Skills

Lab supervision

Student interaction

Classroom assistance

Education

BIO1550 or equivalent

WHMIS & OSHA training

Tools

Lab computers

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)

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/10/05

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

2026/10/20

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:

8

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

Requirements and Nature of Work:

1. Avoir réussi le cours BIO1550 ou les cours équivalents. Successful completion of BIO1550 or course equivalent(s).
2. 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
3. Laboratoires informatiques. 2 labs / semaine pour un contrat de 130 h. En Français.

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.