CUPE – Winter 2027 – TA – EPI5241

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor position for Epidemiology II (EPI-5241). The TA will assist with grading, help students use R for data analysis, and support in-person instruction at the Main Campus during the Winter 2027 term.

Applicants should have a strong R background, have achieved a high grade in EPI524.1, and possess experience with biostatistics and regression modelling.

Qualifications

• Very strong skills in R software.
• Have taken a biostatistics course including multiple regression modelling.
• Have previous experience analyzing data from the Canadian Community Health Survey.

Responsibilities

• Assist grading of the midterm exam.
• Help students use R for data analysis projects.
• Conduct grading and support for course-related tasks.
• Proctoring and student assistance as needed.

Skills

R software

Biostatistics concepts

Data analysis using CCHS data

Multiple regression modelling

Education

Biostatistics course

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus, Smyth, Alta Vista, General Hospital, CHEO Campuses Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver Faculty: Faculté de médecine/ Faculty of Medicine Unit: Faculty Payroll - Students and Casuals Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title: Epidemiology II

Course Code: EPI-5241

Section: Supervisor name (if known): Ellen Freeman

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

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/12/04

Description 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:0
• Préparation / Preparation:2
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:15
• Correction - Notation / Grading:10
• Surveillance / Proctoring:3
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrolment: 20

Work Start Date: January 11, 2027

Work End Date: April 15, 2027

Total Work Hours: 30

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: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work: Nature of Work The teaching assistant will help with grading the midterm exam and help students to use R for their data analysis project.

• Applicants are required to have received a high grade in EPI524.1
• Very strong skills in R software.
• Have taken a biostatistics course including multiple regression modelling.
• Have previous experience analyzing data from the Canadian Community Health Survey.

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.

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