Cupe-W2027-Bio3303-Crs Ta-65h

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for BIO3303. Three positions are available with duties including preparing and delivering 3 review sessions, handling student emails, and proctoring quizzes and exams.

Contract runs Jan 1, 2027 to Apr 30, 2027. In-person work on Main Campus; undergraduate TAs paid at the lower rate and graduate TAs at the higher rate, with training obligations.

Qualifications

• TA for BIO3303 will prepare and deliver review sessions.
• Respond to student inquiries via email about course content.
• Provide proctoring during quizzes/exams and assist with grading as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver 3 review sessions (one before each quiz).
• Answer student emails related to course content.
• Proctor and assist with grading as required.
• Allocate time for course material preparation.

Skills

Review sessions delivery

Email correspondence

Proctoring duties

Course material preparation

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)

Posting Type:

Course Title:

Course Code:

Section:

Supervisor name (if known):

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

Number of positions:

3

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

Language of Work:

Requirements and Nature of Work:

The course TA for BIO3303 will be responsible for preparing and delivering 3 review sessions (one before each quiz), and for answering student emails about course content, in addition to proctoring duties. This contract includes significant time for preparation to allow the TA to stay abreast of course materials.

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.