CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - FSS1150 C00

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Ottawa seeks two part-time Teaching Assistants/Demonstrators/Lab Monitors (CUPE) for the 2027 winter term. Work is on the Main Campus with in-person delivery and flexible hours pending work allocation negotiated with the supervisor.

The role requires knowledge in psychology and mental health, plus strong English/French communication and prior TA experience. Preference given to candidates connected with the CUPE collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and interest in psychology and mental health.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French (oral and written).
• Previous teaching assistant experience is strongly recommended.
• Demonstrated ability to lead group discussions, support and consult with students.

Skills

Bilingual English/French communication

Teaching assistant experience

Group discussion leadership

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position

Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus

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Faculty:

Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences_ST

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

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Supervisor name (if known):

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/26

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/07

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:0

Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0

Correction - Notation / Grading:0

Surveillance / Proctoring:0

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:0

Number of positions: 2

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

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Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and interest in the field of psychology and mental health
• Excellent communication skills in English and French (oral and written).
• Previous experience as a teaching assistant is strongly recommended.
• Demonstrated ability to lead group discussions, support and consult with students.

Priority will be given to candidates in accordance with articles 18.5 and 18.6 of the CUPE collective agreement.

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 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.