CUPE - Winter 27 - CVG2507

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

Job summary

University of Ottawa is hiring multiple Teaching Assistants for the 2027 Winter Semester to support the course Matériaux et processus géotechniques (CVG2507) on Main Campus. Five positions, hours split across contact with students, grading, proctoring, and other duties as negotiated with the supervising professor. Work is in person on campus and delivered in French.

Applications close on 2026-11-12. Work runs Jan 1 to Apr 30, 2027 with hourly pay rates for undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of the course material.
• Strong communication skills in French.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students and support learning during classes.
• Grade, assess and provide feedback on student work.
• Manage supervision and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral French communication

Education

P.Eng or IET preferred

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: Matériaux et processus géotechniques

Course Code: CVG2507

Section: Supervisor name (if known): PT prof

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: 5

Expected Enrolment: 65

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: Français | French

Requirements and Nature of Work

• D'avoir d'excellente connaissances dans le cours en question.
• P.Eng. ou IET seront priorisé
• Excellentes compétences en communication orale en Français.
• Le bilinguisme serait un atout.

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.

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.

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.