CUPE – Winter 2027 – CO – MIC4126

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a Corrector (CUPE) to mark midterms and final exams for the Virology course MIC-4126. The position is part of the Specific course postings for the Winter 2027 term and pays hourly at the rates specified.

The candidate should hold a BSc in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent, and be able to work independently and meet tight deadlines while communicating clearly in English. In-person work is required on campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic molecular & cellular biology.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Mark midterms and final exams.

Skills

Molecular biology knowledge

Cell biology knowledge

English communication

Education

BSc in Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences or Biopharmaceutical Sciences

Job description

Posting Reason:New PositionLocation where work is to be performed:Main Campus, Smyth, Alta Vista, General Hospital, CHEO CampusesSession:2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiverFaculty:Faculté de médecine/ Faculty of MedicineUnit:Faculty Payroll - Students and CasualsJob Classification:Corrector (CUPE)Posting Type:Cours précis / Specific courseCourse Title:VirologyCourse Code:MIC-4126Section:A00Supervisor name (if known):Lisa D’AmbrosioDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/09Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):2026/11/21Description of tasks (hours):Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.Recherche / Research:0Préparation / Preparation:0Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions:1Expected Enrolment:150Work Start Date:January 11, 2027Work End Date:May 14, 2027Total Work Hours:50Hourly Rate:Correcteur / Corrector : $32.39 ou/or $38.86 (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 personLanguage of Work:Anglais | EnglishRequirements and Nature of Work:Nature of WorkThe candidate will be responsible for marking midterms and final exam.RequirementsBachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biopharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent, with knowledge of basic molecular & cellular biology.The candidate must be able to work well independently, adhere to tight deadlines, and is able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal English.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.