CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG2140A

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance coverage

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring Teaching Assistants/Demonstrators/Lab Monitors for Mechanics of Materials I (CVG2140). Ten positions at Main Campus for the Winter 2027 session, January 1 to April 30, 2027. Roles include contact with students, grading, proctoring, and on-campus supervision.

Pay scales are hourly, with undergraduate and graduate rates. Work is in person on campus, with English as the language of work. P.Eng or EIT preferred; bilingualism is an asset.

Qualifications

• Excellent background knowledge in the course Mechanics of Materials I.
• Strong English communication skills are essential.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students and assisting them during sessions.
• Grading and notation responsibilities for assignments and exams.
• Proctoring and monitoring during assessments.
• Support and training for TA responsibilities and on-campus delivery.

Skills

Course knowledge

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

P.Eng or EIT

Job description

Posting Reason: New Position Location where work is to be performed: Main Campus Session: 2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering Unit: Department of Civil Engineering_ST Job Classification: Teaching Assistant/Demonstrator/Lab Monitor (CUPE) Posting Type: Cours précis / Specific course Course Title: Mechanics of Materials I Course Code: CVG2140 Section: A Supervisor name (if known): Alaa Abdulridha Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/10/28 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/11/12

Job Details

Number of positions: 10

Expected enrolment: 120

Work Start Date: January 01, 2027

Work End Date: April 30, 2027

• Recherche / Research:0
• Préparation / Preparation:0
• Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:60
• Correction - Notation / Grading:60
• Surveillance / Proctoring:6
• Formation / Training:0
• Autre / Other:4

Total Work Hours: 130

Hourly Rate: AE-RA-Tuteur / TA-RA-Tutor : $32.84 ou/or $51.75 (Sept. 2025 - Aug. 2026) 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 and on campus

Language of Work: Anglais | English

Requirements and Nature of Work

• Expected to have excellent background knowledge in the course in question.
• P.Eng. or EIT will be prioritize.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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

• competitive salary
• defined benefit pension plan
• group insurance coverage
• employee and family assistance program

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