CUPE - Winter 2027 - TA - PBH5102

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

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) for the PBH-5102 Core Functions in Public Health course. This in-person role supports a 2027 Winter Semester schedule, coordinating with students and faculty at Main Campus and associated sites.

Responsibilities include preparing discussions, managing Brightspace, attending classes, and assisting with marking. Open to PhD or MPH students with public health knowledge and coursework experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of public health in Canada and globally; PH frameworks, measurement and management.
• Knowledge of PH research literature is preferred.
• Graduate training in public health is preferred.
• Experience with PH program development, surveillance and evaluation may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• TA will manage contact with students.
• Develop discussion questions for classes.
• Brightspace management and course materials.
• Attend class sessions and support instruction.
• Assist with marking and grade recording.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Education

PhD student

MPH student

Tools

Brightspace

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:

Core Functions in Public Health

Course Code:

PBH-5102

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/11/09

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

2026/11/28

Description of tasks (hours):

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:12
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:48
• Correction - Notation / Grading:14
• Surveillance / Proctoring:0
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:6

Number of positions:

1

Expected Enrolment:

35

Work Start Date:

January 11, 2027

Work End Date:

May 15, 2027

Total Work Hours:

80

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

TA will help manage contact with students.

Develop discussion questions.

Brightspace management.

TA will be expected to attend class.

TA will also assist with marking.

Requirements

• Understanding of public health (PH) in Canada and globally, PH Frameworks and measurement, PH management, population health assessment, PH program development, surveillance, implementation, evaluation and communication in PH.
• Preferred qualifications include demonstrated graduate training in PH.
• Knowledge of and experience with PH research literature.
• PhD student preferred, or MPH student with experience

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.