CUPE-W2027-Bio2535-Lab Dem 65H

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 3,031,000 - 4,773,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa on Main Campus invites applications for Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for BIO 2535: Animal Form and Function. Work January 2027 to April 2027, 65 total hours, with split duties including preparation, student contact, grading, and proctoring. Undergraduate students earn the lower rate; graduates earn the higher rate.

In-person delivery and compliance training required. Compensation paid hourly: CAD 33.83 for undergrads or CAD 53.31 for grads, without vacation or

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed BIO2535 or an equivalent course.
• Must have completed WHMIS and OH&S workshops.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and assist with experiments.
• Interact with students and provide guidance during lab sessions.
• Grade/notation of assignments and exams.
• Monitor/proctor exams.
• Participate in training related to course delivery.

Skills

Research

Preparation

Student interaction

Grading

Proctoring

Training

Other

Education

BIO2535 completed or course equivalent

WHMIS & OH&S training

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: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: ANIMAL FORM AND FUNCTION

Course Code: BIO 2535

Section: A01,02,03

Supervisor name (if known): Sofia Perin

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

Applications must be received BEFORE 2026/10/23

Number of positions: 5

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.

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

Requirements and Nature of Work:

• 1. Avoir réussi le cours __BIO2535__________ ou les cours équivalent(s). Successful completion of _BIO2535________ 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

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.

Method of Delivery: in person

Language of Work: Français | French