Cupe-W2027- Bio3551-Lab Dem 130h

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking up to six Teaching Assistants for BIO3551 (Molecular Biology Lab) at Main Campus for the 2027 Winter semester. The role involves assisting with lab sessions, preparing materials, and supporting students in a French-language environment.

Work runs January 1, 2027 to April 30, 2027 with an hourly rate of CAD 33.83 for undergraduates and CAD 53.31 for graduate students, paid without vacation or statutory holidays.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of BIO3551 or course equivalent.
• WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops completed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for labs and course activities.
• Contact with students during lab sessions.
• Grading and providing feedback on assignments.
• Proctoring exams and supervising labs.
• Participation in training and course development.

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: LABO. DE BIOLOGIE MOLÉCULAIRE

Course Code: BIO3551

Section: N00

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:22
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:59
• Correction - Notation / Grading:35
• Surveillance / Proctoring:14
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 6

Expected Enrolment: 100

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 130

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.

Method of Delivery: In person

Language of Work: Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work:

Compétences minimales - Minimum qualifications

1. Avoir réussi le cours BIO3551 ou les cours équivalents. Successful completion of _BIO3551__________ 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 info or requirements :

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.