CUPE – Winter 2027 – TA – PBH5106

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Defined benefits package

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a sessional Teaching Assistant/ Demonstrator for PBH-5106: Applied Research Methods in Public Health. The role entails grading, proctoring, preparation, and direct classroom support to instructors for the January–May 2027 term, totaling 80 planned hours.

Undergraduate students are paid at the lower rate; graduates at the higher rate. Start Jan 11, 2027; end May 15, 2027. Delivery is in person and English language.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated training and expertise in public health research methods.
• Demonstrated experience in developing a research proposal.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student presentations and assignments.
• Ensure Brightspace is up to date and prepared for each session.
• Communicate with students at instructors' request about assignments.
• Participate during classroom time to facilitate breakout groups, case studies, and discussions.

Skills

Public health research methods

Experience developing a research pro­p

Education

PhD student in progress

MPH student (2nd year)

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 Information

Course Title: Applied Research Methods in Public Health

Course Code: PBH-5106

Section: Supervisor name (if known): Dr. Beth Potter and Dr. Ian Colman

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/09

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/28

Work Schedule and Compensation

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.

Research:0

Preparation:12

Contact with Students:36

Grading:72

Proctoring:0

Training:0

Other:0

Number of positions: 1

Expected Enrollment: 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

Evaluation of student presentations and assignments. Ensure Brightspace is kept up to date and prepared for each session.

Communicate with students at request of instructors (e.g. respond to questions about assignments, reminders to students about information to upload).

Participate during classroom time to facilitate breakout groups, case studies, and discussions.

Requirements

PhD student in progress OR 2nd year MPH student.

Demonstrated training and expertise in public health research methods.

Demonstrated experience in developing a research proposal.

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 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.

Benefits

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.