CUPE-W2027-Bio2135-Lab Dem 65h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa is seeking Teaching Assistants for BIO 2135 Animal Form and Function at Main Campus. Twenty positions are available with sections A01–A07, starting January 1, 2027 and ending April 30, 2027. Total hours amount to 65, with compensation at two hourly rates depending on student status.

Undergraduates earn the lower rate; graduates earn the higher rate. The role is in-person and requires the relevant course completion and safety training.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BIO2135 or course equivalent(s).
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Research preparation as needed.
• Prepare course materials and assist students.
• Interact with students to support learning.
• Grade assignments and provide feedback.
• Proctor exams and supervise in-class activities.

Education

BIO2135 or course equivalent

WHMIS & Occupational Health and Safety training

Job description

Posting 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: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: ANIMAL FORM AND FUNCTION

Course Code: BIO 2135

Section: A01-A07

Supervisor name (if known): Sofia Perin

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:14
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:29
• Correction - Notation / Grading:15
• Surveillance / Proctoring:7
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Method and Language

Method of Delivery: In person

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Job Details

Number of positions: 20

Expected Enrolment: 100

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 65

Hourly Rate

AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $33.83 ou/or $53.31 (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.

Requirements and Nature of Work

1. Avoir réussi le cours __BIO2135__________ ou les cours équivalent(s). Successful completion of _BIO2135________ 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

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.