CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - GEO2020

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring Teaching Assistants for GEO2020: Field Studies I at the Main Campus. Work includes preparation, student contact, grading, and proctoring from January to April 2027 under CUPE classification.

Four positions available; total expected enrolment around 35; hourly rates vary by status with separate rates for undergrad and grad students. Work is in person and bilingual English/French. January 1 start date with a 130-hour total workload.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Earth Sciences or equivalent.
• Current research in Structural Geology and/or Tectonics required.
• Clearly state all courses and prior work experience relevant to the position.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of field studies content and materials.
• Contact with students and supervision of sessions.
• Grading and notation of student work.
• Proctoring exams and monitoring during field activities.
• Any training or onboarding related to the course or CUPE guidelines.

Skills

Structural Geology

Tectonics

Languages - English/French

Education

B.Sc. Earth Sciences

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 Earth and Environmental Sciences, Students & Casuals

Job Classification

Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE)

Posting Type

Cours précis / Specific course

Course Title

Études de terrain I / Field studies I

Course Code

GEO2020

Section

Supervisor name (if known)

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/05

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)

2026/10/20

Description of tasks (hours)

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:20
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:80
• Correction - Notation / Grading:26
• Surveillance / Proctoring:4
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:0

Number of positions

4

Expected Enrolment

35

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

Anglais | English, Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work

B.Sc. in Earth Sciences or an equivalent. Current research in Structural Geology and/or Tectonics is essential. Clearly state all courses and prior work experience relevant to the position.
B.Sc. en Sciences de la Terre ou un équivalent. Des recherches en cours en géologie structural et/ou tectonique sont essentielles. Veuillez indiquer clairement tous les cours et les expériences de travail reliées au poste.

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.