CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG2140A

University of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Teaching Assistant/ Demonstrator/Lab Monitor for Mechanics of Materials I (CVG2140) at the Main Campus. Work is on-site during the 2027 Winter Semester, January 1 to April 30, 2027, with tasks including student contact, grading, proctoring, and on-campus supervision.

Preference is given to candidates with strong course knowledge; a P.Eng. or EIT will be prioritized.

Qualifications

• Excellent background knowledge in the course.
• P.Eng. or EIT will be prioritized.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English.
• Bilingualism would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Contact with students.
• Correction / Notation / Grading.
• Surveillance / Proctoring.
• Training / Other duties as needed.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Bilingualism an asset

Education

P.Eng. or EIT prioritized

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

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:60

Correction - Notation / Grading:60

Surveillance / Proctoring:6

Formation / Training:0

Autre / Other:4

Number of positions:

10

Expected Enrolment:

120

Work Start Date:

January 01, 2027

Work End Date:

April 30, 2027

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

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.