CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - Arts Writing Centre

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor role for the Arts Writing Centre in the 2027 Winter Semester. Two positions available, work on Main Campus from January 1 to April 30, 2027, 120 total hours. Pay scales are $31.89 or $50.25 per hour depending on student status; in-person delivery on campus, English language work.

Posting is for a specific course (ARTS), under CUPE classification. Applications close 2026-11-26.

Qualifications

• Assists individual students registered in first-year ENG courses with their writing and grammatical skills.
• Minimum requirements include a BA in English, excellent grasp of the rules of grammar and punctuation, and demonstrated ability to explain common errors to students.
• Successful completion of a grammar exercise is necessary for consideration for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists individual students registered in first-year ENG courses with their writing and grammatical skills.
• Minimum requirements include a BA in English, excellent grasp of the rules of grammar and punctuation, and demonstrated ability to explain common errors to students.
• Successful completion of a grammar exercise is necessary for consideration for this position.

Skills

BA in English

Grammatical rules

Explain errors to students

Education

BA in English

Job description

Job Details

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver

Faculty: Faculté des arts / Faculty of Arts

Unit: Department of English_Students and Casuals

Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Arts Writing Centre

Course Code: ARTS

Supervisor name (if known): James Brooke Smith

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/12

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/26

Number of positions: 2

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

Total Work Hours: 120

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $31.89 ou/or $50.25 (2024-2025). 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: Anglais | English

Description of Tasks

• 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:120

Requirements and Nature of Work

• Assists individual students registered in first-year ENG courses with their writing and grammatical skills.
• Minimum requirements include a BA in English, excellent grasp of the rules of grammar and punctuation, and demonstrated ability to explain common errors to students.
• Successful completion of a grammar exercise is necessary for consideration for this position.
• The selected candidates must be available to work in-person on Campus during the Fall 2023 term.

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.

University Background & Benefits

The University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located at the heart of Canada’s capital, we have ready access to the great institutions of our country. Our advances in social sciences, health, engineering, science and the humanities make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. The University of Ottawa aspires to employing a staff that fully represents the diversity of Canada's population. As a result, it is committed to employment equity principles and aims to provide an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.